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slice of pumpkin sheet cake with maple frosting on a dessert plate.
October 28, 2025

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Maple Frosting

posted by Julie in Desserts, Fall, Recipes, Sheet Cakes, Thanksgiving
Fall is the perfect time to bake this moist, perfectly spiced Pumpkin Sheet Cake topped with rich maple cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle...
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October 21, 2025

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

posted by Julie in Birthdays, Candy, Chocolate Desserts, Desserts, Layer Cakes, Recipes
Three layers of decadent chocolate cake, fluffy peanut butter buttercream, a glossy chocolate ganache drizzle, and peanut butter cups. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake...
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October 15, 2025

Apple Crumble Bars

posted by Julie in Dessert Bars, Desserts, Fall, Fruit Desserts, Recipes
Whether you call them Apple Crumble Bars or Apple Pie Bars, these bars slice cleanly, travel well, and taste like a slice of apple...
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slice of pumpkin swirl cheesecake with caramel sauce and whipped cream.
October 8, 2025

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

posted by Julie in Cheesecake, Desserts, Fall, Gluten Free, Recipes, Thanksgiving
A silky vanilla cheesecake marbled with spiced pumpkin on a graham cracker crust, this Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake combines two favorite desserts in one, with...
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October 3, 2025

Apple Butter Pancakes

posted by Julie in Breakfast, Fall, Recipes
Cozy fall flavors meet weekend pancake perfection! These Apple Butter Pancakes are fluffy, spiced, and packed full of apple butter. Make them in under...
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September 24, 2025

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

posted by Julie in Breakfast, Desserts, Fall, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Yeast Breads
These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect fall twist on a classic! Filled with pumpkin puree and warm spices, they’re soft, fluffy, and finished...
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side view of a slice of applesauce spice cake covered with brown sugar icing.
September 15, 2025

Applesauce Spice Cake

posted by Julie in Desserts, Fall, Fruit Desserts, Recipes, Sheet Cakes
This easy Applesauce Spice Cake is soft, moist, and perfectly spiced thanks to two full cops of applesauce. Topped with a thick brown sugar...
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September 9, 2025

Grilled Tahini Chicken

posted by Julie in Gluten Free, Grilling, Main Dishes, Poultry, Recipes
This easy Grilled Tahini Chicken is fast enough for weeknights but impressive enough for company. Juicy chicken thighs are brushed with a lemony, garlicky...
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slice of apple upside-down cake drizzled with caramel.
September 2, 2025

Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake

posted by Julie in Coffee Cakes, Desserts, Fall, Fruit Desserts, Recipes
This Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake is the perfect cozy dessert for fall with buttery brown sugar caramel apples baked under a fluffy vanilla cake....
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August 26, 2025

Tres Leches Cake

posted by Julie in Desserts, Mexican, Recipes, Sheet Cakes
A simple vanilla sponge cake soaked in a sweet three-milk glaze and covered with freshly made whipped cream, Tres Leches Cake is delightfully moist...
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