Chocolate Castles

  • Big Bear Lake, Here We Come

    This is the greatest place….2 hours and you can go from crowded city to the mountains where snow awaits us. Some friends from church have invited us to their home up at Big Bear Lake, where the weather reports say that it was 19 degrees today with snow expected again over the weekend. Well, as… Read more

  • Chewy Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    Well, I couldn’t do it. I could not figure out how to post the picture of the cake. So right now, take my word for it, it is a beautiful cake and makes a gorgeous presentation on your dessert table for any occasion. 3 cups sugar 3 sticks of butter, melted 4 eggs 1 tables… Read more

  • Chewy Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    Well, I have found my “go to chocolate cake” when I am wanting something chewy and chocolatey (is that a real word?) This is such a great brownie/cake and needs no frosting, it has such a wonderful middle that oozes chocolate chips and raspberry jam that goes perfectly with the almond flavoring that is in… Read more

  • Nutella Cheesecake Pumpkin Muffins

    Our daughter who lives in Orlando texted me yesterday and told me that she had just made these muffins and they were just “delish”! I immediately ask her to send me the recipe and she did. Just went to the store to buy a jar of Nutella and after I post this recipe, am heading… Read more

  • Crescent Apple Dessert

    1 tube (8 oz) crescent rolls 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teas cinnamon 1/4 teas ground nutmeat 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling, chopped Topping: 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup cold butter 1 cup flaked coconut 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans… Read more

  • Pumpkin Cupcakes

    1 can (15 oz) solid pack pumpkin 2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 4 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teas ea: baking powder and ground cinnamon 1 teas baking soda 1/2 teas salt Filling: 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg Powdered sugar (optional) or Your favorite vanilla… Read more