Almond Amaretto Bundt Cake

This Almond Amaretto Bundt Cake is soft, moist and full of delicious almond flavor! It’s easy to put together and hard to resist!

I’m a big fan of the icing on this cake too. Unlike a standard glaze that kind of soaks into a cake and disappears, this icing stays in place and looks beautiful for days. It’s cooked on the stove for a few minutes, then thickened with powdered sugar and drizzled over the cake. So good! I’ve used corn syrup in place of the honey in other versions of this icing, but since not everyone loves or has access to corn syrup, the honey is a nice replacement. You could use either though.

I hope you enjoy this cake as much as we did. The flavor is on point!

INGREDIENTS

AMARETTO CAKE

• 3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
• 3/4 cup (173g) sour cream
• 2 tsp almond extract
• 4 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) amaretto

ALMOND ICING

• 2 tbsp (28g) salted butter
• 1/3 cup (69g) sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 tsp honey
• 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar, sifted
• Sliced almonds, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a 10-14 cup bundt pan with non-stick baking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.

3. Add sour cream and almond extract and mix until well combined.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.

5. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine the milk and amaretto in a small measuring cup.

6. Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until well combined. Add the amaretto mixture and mix until well combined. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.

7. Please Visit Almond Amaretto Bundt Cake for full instructions.

Malted Chocolate Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Filling

If you only have the chance once in your life to eat chocolate cake, let it be this Malted Chocolate Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Filling.  You’ll die happy and complete, I promise.

If you wanted to make a 4 layer cake instead, you could easily do so with the cake mix by using 8″ cake pans and cut your layers in half.  But again…………simple was my goal here. Since my cake was smaller, I only made half the Malted Chocolate Frosting that Rosie and Michelle made for six layers – so keep that in mind if you choose to make 4-6 layers.

INGREDIENTS

Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake

• 1 box mix Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
• 3 Large Eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup of water

Malted Chocolate Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup Ovaltine Classic
• 1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• pinch of salt
• 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled (I used Ghirardelli )
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Toasted Marshmallow Cream Filling

• 16 large marshmallows
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 (7.5 ounce) jar Marshmallow Fluff

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the Cake

1. Position rack in middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Butter two 9x2-inch round cake pans and line each with a parchment round. Butter the parchment, then dust pans with flour, be sure to pat out excess flour.

2. Melt the butter in the microwave.

3. Add cake mix, eggs and water to the butter in large mixing bowl.

4. Mix on low for 1 min. Then mix on medium high for 1 min.

5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.

6. Bake for 25-29 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean. Cool on racks for 10 minutes. Invert the cakes onto the racks, remove the parchment, and cool completely.

Make Toasted Marshmallow Cream

1. Set oven to broil, and position rack in the lowest part of oven.

2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray. Place marshmallows in the center of the baking sheet and broil in oven, watch until golden brown and melty (about 2 minutes).

3. Please Visit Malted Chocolate Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Filling for full instructions.

Easy Strawberry Jello Cake

This Strawberry Jello Cake has to be one of our all-time favorite desserts made with yellow cake, strawberry mousse and a beautiful mirror glaze. It’s perfect for holidays like Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, birthdays or a party!

It’s best to pour the jello glaze over the back of a spoon, which helps it to dribble and avoid penetrating your filling. It’s fine to dribble onto the strawberries as well as the filling…

Once the mirror glaze is on, carefully place the entire dish into the fridge to chill for one more hour. Then you’re ready to serve! You can make this cake up to two days in advance, as it keeps nicely in the fridge covered in plastic wrap.

INGREDIENTS

Cake

• 1/2 15-oz box yellow cake mix or white cake mix, see note
• half of ingredients on cake mix box eggs, oil, water etc

Strawberry Mousse

• 6 oz strawberry jello powder two small boxes
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup cold water
• 3 cups whipped cream or cool whip, see note

Mirror Glaze

• 10 fresh strawberries halved
• 3 oz strawberry jello powder
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water

INSTRUCTIONS

Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of a 13x9 inch glass baking dish and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the box. [If you prefer a homemade version, see note below]

3. Pour cake batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and puffy.

4. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the strawberry mousse.

Strawberry Mousse

1. In a medium bowl, add 6 oz strawberry jello and 2 cups of boiling water. Stir slowly for one minute to dissolve.

2. Stir in 1 cup of cold water and set aside to cool for about 30 minutes, or until it can coat a spoon.

3. Add the whipped cream/topping to the jello and mix until smooth. Don't worry if the texture is runny, as it will firm up while setting.

4. Please Visit Easy Strawberry Jello Cake for full instructions.

Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Frosting

This chocolate cake with raspberry frosting is perfect for Valentine’s Day. The chocolate cake is fudgy and super moist with a rich chocolate flavor, then the fresh raspberry frosting is pretty in pink! 

It’s fudgy, it’s super chocolate-y and it’s the absolute best chocolate cake I’ve ever had. Then the raspberry frosting really sets it over the top. So if you’re looking for a perfect Valentine’s Day cake, this chocolate cake with raspberry frosting is for you!

INGREDIENTS

For the Chocolate Cake

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder , dutch process preferred
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk , room temperature
• 1 cup very hot coffee , or boiling water

For the Raspberry Buttercream

• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
• 3 and 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons whipping cream

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.

2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate large bowl using a stand or hand-held electric mixer, beat together the oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla on medium speed until combined. Turn the mixer down to low speed and beat in the buttermilk, followed by the flour mixture. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Then with the mixer on low speed carefully beat in the hot coffee (or boiling water).

3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool fully before frosting.

4. Please Visit Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Frosting for full instructions.

Almond Joy Layer Cake

This Almond Joy Layer Cake is made with layers of moist chocolate cake, a delicious flakey coconut filling, almond slivers, coconut frosting and chocolate ganache! It’s the perfect cake for celebrating today’s occasions!

The whole cake is frosted with a coconut frosting, then covered with chocolate ganache. I often get questions about my frostings and the use of butter/shortening and the amounts of powdered sugar. If you find yourself wanting more information about those things, I wrote this post on frosting consistency that gives some guidance. My frosting is much like a standard decorating buttercream because I like to be able to decorate my cakes. If that’s not your thing, feel free to adjust.

The final cake is totally intoxicating! Every time I opened the container I stored it in, I could smell all the chocolate and coconut. Yum!! The moist chocolate cake, with the chewy coconut and light crunch of the almond slivers is perfection! Almond Joy in cake form and so perfect for a celebration like today!

INGREDIENTS

CHOCOLATE CAKE

• 1 3/4 cups (228g) all purpose flour
• 2 cups (414g) sugar
• 3/4 cup (85g) cocoa
• 2 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) hot water

COCONUT FILLING

• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 cups (280g) sweetened shredded coconut
• 2-4 tbsp sliced almonds

COCONUT FROSTING

• 1 1/4 cup (280g) butter
• 1 1/4 cups (237g) shortening
• 10 cups (1150g) powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp coconut extract
• 5-6 tbsp (90-105ml) water or milk

CHOCOLATE GANACHE

• 6 oz (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
• Almond Joy candy bars, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare three 8 inch cake pans with non-stick baking spray and parchment paper in the bottom.

2. Add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt to a large mixer bowl and combine. Set aside.

3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs to a medium sized bowl and combine.

4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat until well combined.

5. Slowly add the hot water to the batter and mix on low speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

7. Please Visit Almond Joy Layer Cake for full instructions.

GROUND PHILLY CHEESESTEAK GRILLED CHEESE

GROUND PHILLY CHEESESTEAK GRILLED CHEESE MADE WITH BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS AND AMERICAN OR PROVOLONE CHEESE.

Ground Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese is my second favorite grilled cheese behind the Fig and Pig Grilled Cheese from yesterday. And oh yeah, Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!

I use two slices of the provolone in the sandwich to make protect the meat and hold the sandwich together. You can also (and I definitely do from time to time) use American Cheese. If you use one slice of cheese the bottom half of your sandwich won’t stay together, so don’t be afraid to add that second slice.

RECIPES BY dinnerthendessert [THANK YOU]

Finally got to make these! Will definitely be making again! I didn't so much get the "philly cheesesteak" feel off of these but they were definitely delicious and very filling!

Always delicious! Love this recipe. I usually use whatever cheese I have on hand but I prefer Monterey Jack. I like adding mayo to it as well. Simple and filling dinner.

This was an amazing spin on a grilled cheese. Next time I will definetly make thin patties with the meat, peppers, and onions because they were a little messy with the taco style meat scooped on.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper , chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 slices American or Provolone Cheese
• 8 slices white bread
• 4 tablespoons butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Start by browning the beef in the skillet. Try to brown without breaking up the meat too much. Get a nice brown sear on the beef, then break apart as little as possible. You want the meat to resemble a pea in size [you want to avoid taco meat consistency]. Add the salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently, then remove from pan.
2. Visit GROUND PHILLY CHEESESTEAK GRILLED CHEESE By https://dinnerthendessert.com/ For Full Instructions

CUCUMBER GREEK SALAD

This Cucumber Greek Salad is light and refreshing, and full of healthy ingredients. With minimal prep, it makes an easy side dish for any meal!

This Cucumber Greek Salad makes a great side dish to serve at almost any meal, and especially at summer barbecues. When there’s lots of yummy desserts and other heavy dishes to chow down on, sometimes I like to prepare a healthier alternative.

It’s nice to have a fresh side to balance everything out, and this Cucumber Greek Salad definitely fits the bill! This salad is so easy to throw together. The hardest part is chopping the veggies, and that really only takes about five minutes. Add in some spices, lemon juice, olive oil, and feta, and you are ready to go.

RECIPES BY belleofthekitchen [THANK YOU]

Very tasty. Didn't add the olives. Added some rice vinegar. Marinated the cucumber and tomatoes for an hour before adding the feta cheese. Would be good to add pepperoncinis.

Made this for the first time last night. My wife and I both thought it was awesome! Adding this to our "favorites." Highly recommended.

really refreshing summer salad. make sure you cut the cucumbers to the same size. also, letting the salad set for awhile to get the seasoning distributed.

The family loved this! I doubled everything and made it for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit! I know it's more of a summer dish but I figured with all the starchy sides it would do a body good.

Delicious and easy to make. I doubled the recipe for a party and it made a lot. Make it fresh because it's not as good the next day.

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped into 1/4 slices
• 4-6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 of a red onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• Black olives, pitted and sliced (to taste)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions.
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