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Golden Vanilla Pumpkin Bread

September 25, 2018 by Melina Thompson 1 Comment

Holy pumpkin what a game changer: Golden Vanilla Pumpkin Bread. Actually, it is so incredibly moist and fluffy, I should call it a loaf cake rather than a bread (more on that below). You know when cake is so moist that when you squeeze it it makes that moist squishy sound? Yep, exactly that. Now, I am a huge fan of pumpkin spice, don’t get me wrong, and I love me some classic pumpkin bread. But I also love, LOVE vanilla – probably one of my absolute favorite flavors – and this pumpkin bread is made with a whole vanilla bean instead of pumpkin spice. That’s right. NO pumpkin spice here. The flavor of the vanilla bean (and don’t skip the whole bean, vanilla extract won’t do, sorry) is so intense and goes insanely well with the pumpkin….

Banana Cake with Pecans & Walnuts

September 8, 2018 by Melina Thompson 1 Comment

This super quick and easy banana cake with pecans and walnuts is gluten-free (made with almond and oat flour) and a healthier version of a comfort cake – just what we all need now that fall is soooo close! This is one of my all time favorite cakes and I’ve been making it for years now. It’s everything you want in a cake: fluffy, moist and airy. And with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, all-spice and nutmeg – paired with the pecans and walnuts – it is just perfect for this time of year. Which of course does not stop me from making it all year long… oh no, if you just leave out those spices, this cake will make a great addition to a summer picnic….

Classic Cheesecake

August 2, 2018 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

This classic Cheesecake recipe right here is the only cheesecake recipe you’ll ever want or need, promise. Rich, smooth, creamy – not only is it one of the best cakes I’ve ever tasted, period, but it is super easy, has straight forward ingredients and is absolutely foolproof. Challenge cream cheese gives this classic cheesecake the creamy, milky, fresh taste and the vanilla beans just take it to the next level. Combine this heavenly smooth filling with a buttery graham cracker crust and you got the perfect classic cheesecake.
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Honey Coconut Bundt Cake

September 3, 2017 by Melina Thompson 4 Comments

I cannot believe it is already September… time if flying! Summer is almost over and I have to admit, I am really excited about fall. September is my birthday month (am I really turning 32?!) and, it is also national Honey Month! Did you know that? I thought I celebrate with this extremely moist and tasty Honey Coconut Bundt Cake. I have to say that this cake was a total experiment but I hit the jackpot! It is unbelievably moist and soft thanks to coconut milk and honey, and, I think coconut and honey is one of my new flavor combos. Sooo good. Jackpot….

Ricotta Lemon Bundt Cake with Zucchini

July 22, 2016 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

Lemon cakes are some of my all time favorite cakes. Loaf, tarte or bundt, I take them all! This Ricotta Lemon Bundt Cake with Zucchini is the latest addition to my lemon cake recipe repertoire. You might think: zucchini? Wait, what? Yes! While zucchini and chocolate almost became a staple by now let me tell you, this combo…. It really just makes this cake so dense and moist, enhancing the flavor of them lemon….

Plum Cake with Cream Cheese Custard

November 22, 2015 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

It is almost christmas time and I have just started getting out all of my holiday decorations, but this Plum Cake with Cream Cheese Custard is bringing those warm summer feelings back! It was still pretty warm and sunny here in Dallas just a few weeks ago when I made this. Now, being just one week away from Thanksgiving, I want to make this cake again – and add some cinnamon, maybe some ginger and turn this into a treat for the holidays… how about that?…

Pear and Poppy Seed Coffee Cake

August 9, 2015 by Melina Thompson 4 Comments

Summer is already halfway over and I have not posted a single recipe! That makes me even more excited to share this super easy Pear and Poppy Seed Coffee Cake. Whether you’re planning a family picnic, BBQ with friends or just craving some cake (who needs an occasion anyway, right?), this coffee cake might be what you’re looking for. Fluffy cake with a pear and poppy seed filling, topped with buttery crumbles. If you can, enjoy it while it’s still warm… maybe with some vanilla ice cream?…

Orange Coconut Cream Cake

February 26, 2015 by Melina Thompson 2 Comments

I made this quite a while ago but as I’m sitting here typing this post I am seriously starting to crave a piece of this incredible Orange Coconut Cream Cake. Coconut cake is one of my all time favorites (besides chocolate – of course – and anything nuts) and this recipe has been with me for years. The creamy coconut with the zesty orange is just a perfect match and this is a perfect cake for both cold winter days and summer parties!

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Honey Gingerbread Bundt Cake

November 11, 2014 by Melina Thompson 11 Comments

I m so excited the christmas season is finally approaching! I just can’t wait. So I kicked off my christmas baking a littler sooner than last year and as usual, with something gingerbread. Last year, I started the season with these Gingerbread Petits Fours and this year I am gushing over this Honey Gingerbread Bundt Cake….

Chocolate Hazelnut Polenta Cake

August 10, 2014 by Melina Thompson 4 Comments

I’m about to go on vacation and just wanted to share this super easy recipe with you real quick! This chocolate hazelnut polenta cake is packed with flavor. Using cornmeal instead of regular flour adds so much character to a simple cake, it’s amazing! And you can never go wrong with chocolate and hazelnut, my favorite flavor combo of all. Oh and by the way, it’s gluten-free, too!
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