Thanksgiving Desserts

These Cranberry Walnut Spice Cakes are a bite of holiday magic. Picture this: a cozy kitchen, the smell of cinnamon, cranberries, and…

This Spiced Pear Streusel Cake isn’t one of those “whip it up in 20 minutes” recipes. But trust me, the end result…

This Caramelized Pistachio Pear Cake has a lot going for it. As the holiday season approaches, the search for seasonal desserts for…

This Cranberry Nut Caramel Tart is a delectable delight for Thanksgiving dinner. The holidays are a time for cherished traditions and mouthwatering…

These Spiced Pear Walnut Strudel Bites are perfect for any dessert platter. I love creating cakes. However,  I have to admit as…

Pear Butterscotch Marzipan Streusel Cake is a marvel of flavors. Tender pear slices are nestled in a brown sugar-based cake and topped…

This Cranberry Bee Sting Cake does double duty as either a Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert. Or both. This cake is sheet pan-sized.…

What sets this Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Pie apart from others is the crust. Instead of slaving over the perfect pie crust, the…

My first round of photos for this Apple Chestnut Bundt Cake was a disaster. The photos were not great.  However, I made…

So I think I’ve already proven that boiled cider is my baking ingredient obsession this fall. I just can’t get enough of…

This dessert may look complicated but it’s actually very easy and it comes together quickly. The shortcut is using store bought marzipan.…

I spotted a version of this Orange Hazelnut Molasses Cake in a German cooking magazine many years ago.  I’ve added a few…

So tragically, Halloween is over. I sadly packed away all my decorations. However, it’s now time to hunker down and turn our…

I’ve been eying pumpkin strudel recipes, both savory and sweet in German cooking magazines for years. It was time to try my…

This Red Pear Pumpkin Marzipan Pie represents a lack of self-control. After stating I was taking a breather from participating in the…

Not only is this cake a cinch to make, not only does it serve an army, the best part of this fabulous…

It’s the day before Thanksgiving and I know everyone is beyond over pumpkin ANYTHING. So the absolute nerve of me to post…

A while back I Instagramed this picture of a HUGE pink banana squash I bought at the Farmer’s Market in Milford PA.…

This dessert, called “Cognac Pflaumenpudding” in German is more like a boozy jello mold. However, the flavor is much bolder than a…

I may be the last one to jump on the Thanksgivukkah train but there was no way it was going to pull out…