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Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

These impressive individual cakes have a molten centre so when you cut into it, your plate is taken over by delicious, decadent chocolate. I serve mine simply with fresh raspberries on the side. My Mom prefers to garnish them with … Continue reading

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Hazelnut Mocha Cake

When I asked my husband what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday this year, he replied with a short answer. Coffee cake. With some coaxing, I determined that he wanted a cake with a coffee flavour as opposed … Continue reading

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Signs of Summer

Nothing signals the start of summer quite like a delicious, refreshing strawberry shortcake. I recently found this excellent recipe from Canadian Living for a classic version that is simple, light, and delicious. Give it a try — it will make … Continue reading

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Getting Your Just Desserts

Recently, I found, tested and tasted the greatest Tiramisu ever in preparation for a summer party I’m planning at the end of July. The chief benefactors of the experiment were my Mom, Dad and husband, who all agreed unanimously that … Continue reading

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Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

This decadent chocolate dessert is best served immediately out of the oven. Luckily, you can prepare the batter the day before and refrigerate overnight. This makes Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes an excellent dinner party dessert. Enjoy! Don’t forget to post … Continue reading

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The World’s Greatest Chocolate Cake

That’s a weighty statement to put behind a dessert, I know, but trust me, when you taste this cake, you will have no other option but to agree. Amazon Chocolate Cake is my family’s longstanding go-to cake for all occasions, especially … Continue reading

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