This is one of my go-to cakes for having last minute guests over.  It is low on time commitment and has a high wow-factor.  It's also delicious!  If you're in the mood for something sweet and showy, Pineapple-Upside-Down cake is what you need. INGREDIENTS One box of yellow cake mix (any will do) 3 eggs… Continue reading Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

I did a combo approach to my Thanksgiving pumpkin pie this year.  It turned out particularly well so I wanted to pass it along, in case anyone is planning on pumpkin for Christmas dinner 🙂 On p. 100 of the Amity Farmhouse Cookbook, you can find my recipe for a simple, custardy pumpkin pie.  It's… Continue reading Amazeballs pumpkin pie!

Now that I have a baked up and processed all my wonderful Halloween squashes, I'm ready to start my Thanksgiving baking!! And my pre-Thanksgiving baking, and my post-Thanksgiving baking... I love cooking with squashes 🙂  I have a few stand-by recipes I use a lot, but I always try to test out a few new… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Cake

So I have a dark baking secret... I always look up new recipes online.  I do a search for the ingredients I have, look around on google images and try out new recipes based on the pictures.  Yes, I judge books by their covers/food stylists. The other day I tried a new apple cake using… Continue reading Moist apple (and pear) cake