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Hazelnut & Chocolate Cream Layer Cake

March 5, 2019 by Melina Thompson 2 Comments

Moist (and gluten-free) hazelnut cake meets creamy chocolate frosting! This might be my most favorite layer cake EVER. And it might be a bit embarrassing but I made this cake way back when I was still pregnant, I just did not have time to edit the photos yet. So its been sitting on my drive this whole time and I totally forgot how beautiful and delicious it had turned out! Hazelnuts are my absolute favorite nuts and in combination with chocolate: HEAVEN. Maybe its because I grew up with Nutella. Or because it just is a simply dang good combo. I’d say try for yourself!

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Coffee Chocolate Fudge Cake with Ganache Frosting

August 18, 2017 by Melina Thompson 6 Comments

I made this Coffee Chocolate Fudge Cake with Ganache Frosting for a birthday card photo shooting about 2 weeks ago and realized that this is the first time I am posting a chocolate layer cake on my blog. How can that be?! So I figured it’s way overdue. This chocolate fudge cake is made with a whole cup of coffee which makes it extra moist and and adds a lot of flavor. Coffee and Chocolate is such a classic and one of my favorite flavor combos. Although the recipe calls for coffee, I actually used cold brew. And as if the cake itself is not rich and chocolate-y enough, it is frosted with chocolate ganache made of 70% dark chocolate, butter and cream. Do I need to say more? Chocolate heaven.

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Greek Walnut Cake with Strawberries and Cream

March 21, 2014 by Melina Thompson 8 Comments

Well hello summer! I know its not quite here yet but this cake sure helps to pretend. What speaks summer more than strawberries and cream? This greek walnut cake is made with orange juice, olive oil, greek yogurt and whole wheat flower so it is actually kind of healthy, which makes up for the load of cream. At least lets pretend. Anyway, it is super delicious and makes a cute dessert for any summer party!

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Mini Snickerdoodle Cupcakes with Sour Cream Frosting

September 15, 2013 by Melina Thompson 16 Comments

Snickerdoodles are such an American classic and I never heard of them until I moved here! They are the best if soft, and preferably still a little bit warm from the oven. Or, if turned into cupcakes! I am so lucky to have found the recipe for “Soft & Thick Snickerdoodles” (doesn’t that sound scrumptious already?) by Sally’s Baking Addiction. Top that with sour cream frosting and put it on a cinnamon muffin, and your in cupcakes heaven!

I made my snickerdoodles a little bit flatter for these cupcakes so I could stack them better. If I were to make the cookies alone, I would definitely make them thicker since that makes them softer. The recipe below will also make more cookies than needed for the cupcakes, but hey, who cares?
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Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

April 1, 2012 by Melina Thompson 9 Comments

I love vanilla! And even more so, I love the flavor of a real vanilla bean. I’ve been looking for a delicious and moist vanilla cake recipe and finally found one by Sweetapolita that I slightly adapted here. It’s just great! And a real delight is the topping: white chocolate cream cheese frosting flavored with… that’s right, vanilla bean!

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