Desserts Archives

Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark with Cranberries

The holidays mean lots of sweets and treats! But not every goodie has to be baked. Dark Chocolate Pretzel Bark with Cranberries is an easy way to get festive

15 BEST Thanksgiving Desserts

It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a dessert or two. And any self-respecting Southern spread is going to have a whole slew of desserts to top off

Easy Homemade Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Where are my toppings people? You know it's the little things that make a moment, a meal, a dessert, a cup of warm cider or coffee special! And that's why

Sweet Potato Pound Cake with Cinnamon Simple Syrup

What's a good cup of coffee without a slice of pound cake every now and then? Not much! That's why we all need at least one solid pound cake recipe

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Blackberry Jam Cake

Bring wonderful old fashioned flavor to your table with this vintage Buttermilk Blackberry Jam Cake recipe. Soaked in an orange and cinnamon infused

Pumpkin Chocolate Delight with Pretzel Crust

Fall, when the days grow longer and the light grows golden. Everyone is always ready for the magic the cool temps of autumn brings. And one of the

Watermelon Bar: Easy Summer Entertaining

The dog days of summer are barking, and there is nothing easier or more refreshing to enjoy with family and friends than a simple to put together, fun to eat

Mason Jar Blueberry Lemon Lush

Summer is all about time on the patio, slow evenings, and enjoying time with family and friends. And while you still want those moments to be punctuated

Pink Champagne Cupcakes (& some encouragement for moms)

Momming. It's a tough job. It doesn't matter who you are, and it doesn't matter how long you've been doing it. It doesn't get any easier. There are

Strawberry Jello Salad: A Southern Tradition

Layered Strawberry Jello Salad with its dreamy sour cream layer surrounded by crushed pineapple, bananas, pecans and, of course, loads of strawberries has

Triple Layer Lemon Cake with Lemon Curd Buttercream

As I mix and whip and bake to get ready for Easter weekend, I am excited about this year's 'piece de resistance'- a Triple Layer Lemon Cake with rich lemon curd

Spicy Chocolate Hearts in 3 Easy Steps

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! And that means that it is time to start thinking about the treats we're going to give our

Those Infamous Neiman Marcus Cookies

I was married at Christmas. It was a magical time filled with family, friends, excitement, Christmas trees and laughter. There weren't a lot of

Southern Salted Caramel Cake

This Southern Salted Caramel Cake is guaranteed to be moist. Traditional caramel soaks between the layers. There are pecans. And the frosting is a

Chocolate Buttermilk Sheet Cake

If you like chocolate, I mean really like chocolate, then this Buttermilk Chocolate Sheet Cake is your cake. It is not for the faint-hearted or the

Easy Naked Mini Cakes

I am so excited to be working with Amber Hussey from Divine Desserts this week! She has agreed to become a regular here at ASD to give us all the tips and

Lemon Basil Squares: A New Southern Twist on an Old Favorite

Normally, I wait for warmer temps to eat lemon squares. Waiting just seems like the right thing to do. But truth be told, I am just crazy about all

Celebrate Autumn with A Rustic Pear Galette

This past week has finally felt like fall! And if the weather has you craving all things fall, then you are in the right place. I am just beside

Pecan Stuffed Grilled Peaches

You know that summer has reached its pinnacle when peaches with all the color of a blazing sunset hang heavily on their branches. As the dog days settle