Category Archives: Baking Jumbles
Cookies N’ Cream Cake
I recently found myself in a “bake a cake for no apparent reason” mood, and decided to try out a recipe that I had been holding on to for a few years now. This Oreo cake is fairly easy, and … Continue reading
Almond Peach Tart
Not long ago I spent the day with a friend and her family peach picking at a New Jersey orchard. While I have been berry and apple picking in the past, this was my first time picking peaches. It was … Continue reading
Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake
Berry season is upon us! I recently purchased a bunch of blackberries and have since been trying different recipes with them (some better than others). The one which “took the cake” – haha – was the Blackberry Chocolate Cheesecake.
Nutella Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Last weekend I was preparing a very special care package for a good friend in a far-away land. My friend claims not to need anything, but baked goods are always appreciated and it gives me a way to bake a … Continue reading
Cheese Crackers
Recently I tried something new that I had never baked before – crackers! I had found inspiration for this recipe online and made some minor modifications. The result was a cracker that was just like a Ritz! While I used … Continue reading
Boston Cream Pie
…no explanation necessary. Boston Cream Pie slightly adapted from Cook’s Illustrated Pastry Cream 2 c half-and-half 6 large egg yolks ½ c sugar pinch table salt ¼ c all-purpose flour 4 T cold unsalted butter, cut into four pieces 1 ½ … Continue reading
Midnight Sin Chocolate Cake
Last week my office underwent a big change when one of my coworkers retired. She was one of the more senior level people in the office and had always been my go-to human encyclopedia when I needed help on a … Continue reading
Sand Dollar Cookies
I know, I know, I didn’t do a Valentine’s Day post this year. I should be ashamed. It has been a busy two months, and with the launch of the Sweet Jumbles store, much of my baking time has been … Continue reading