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Rich, thick chocolate cake with a sweet cherry pie filling is a four-ingredient dream. Chocolate cherry dump cake, made in a crockpot, is a decadent melt-in-your-mouth dessert recipe that brings the perfect level of comfort food to your taste buds. Let…
Rich, thick chocolate cake with a sweet cherry pie filling is a four-ingredient dream. Chocolate cherry dump cake, made in a crockpot, is a decadent melt-in-your-mouth dessert recipe that brings the perfect level of comfort food to your taste buds. Let me teach you how this easy dessert option will make you a crowd-favorite in...
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If sunshine had a taste, it would taste like this Lemon Curd Cake! Moist lemon cake with a creamy layer of lemon curd and a decadent lemon cream cheese frosting. Yum. If you’re looking for a new favorite Spring dessert, you might just fall in love with…
If sunshine had a taste, it would taste like this Lemon Curd Cake! Moist lemon cake with a creamy layer of lemon curd and a decadent lemon cream cheese frosting. Yum. If you're looking for a new favorite Spring dessert, you might just fall in love with this one. Fluffy, moist, lemon cake is layered...
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Thinly sliced apples smothered in a light batter and dusted with cinnamon sugar is the easy apple fritters recipe you remember from childhood. Often referred to as “apple cinnamon donuts” or “appleflappen,” these apple slices go…
Thinly sliced apples smothered in a light batter and dusted with cinnamon sugar is the easy apple fritters recipe you remember from childhood. Often referred to as “apple cinnamon donuts” or “appleflappen,” these apple slices go from fresh to fried in about 10 minutes, making this after-school snack as easy as apple pie. Ingredients What...
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This fudgy olive oil brownies recipe is surprisingly easy and delivers rich, chocolaty goodness – minus the butter! Everyone will…
This fudgy olive oil brownies recipe is surprisingly easy and delivers rich, chocolaty goodness – minus the butter! Everyone will love this simple treat.
Here’s a fun simple baking recipe we’re so excited to share with you! These fudgy olive oil brownies are rich and chewy: without the use of dairy. We’ve been re-focusing on the Mediterranean diet and it emphasizes cooking with olive oil. So I wondered: could it be possible to make brownies with olive oil? These dairy free brownies were born.
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This brownie recipe is one I created for my nephews as a baking project. I was curious about using olive oil in baked goods and they wanted to include their favorite ingredient, peanut butter. Turns out, nut butter works surprisingly well in olive oil brownies: it adds a chewy texture and robust flavor, complementing the oil perfectly. I referenced this tahini olive oil brownies recipe as a proof of concept, but changed it up quite a bit. The result? A chewy, rich, fudgy chocolate brownie recipe using olive oil! Here’s why we love these brownies:
We passed this recipe by a few readers as recipe testers before sharing it with you. Here’s what they had to say!
These dairy free brownies have simple ingredients and no “tricks” or substitutions, aside from the olive oil and peanut butter standing in for the traditional butter. However, many brownie experts like our friend Tessa at Handle the Heat use both oil and butter in a brownie recipe, so the true swap here might be peanut butter! Here’s what you need:
Keep in mind, these dairy free brownies do contain eggs. Head here for our vegan brownie recipe for a full vegan recipe!
Olive oil works as a replacement for vegetable oil in most brownie recipes. However, it does have a bitter aftertaste, which can compete with the other flavors in baked goods. We suggest using the brownies recipe below, which is customized for olive oil in combination with nut butter.
Since this recipe uses less olive oil than a 1:1 replacement in a standard brownie recipe, it tones down the bitter flavor, which is also offset by the rich melted chocolate and nut butter. The reduced quantity of olive oil in this recipe also helps you save money, since olive oil is more expensive than vegetable oils and most brownie recipes call for a large quantity (½ cup in a pan this size).
We’ve had readers test the gluten free variation of this recipe with almond flour and it worked well! Here are notes from reader Lexi:
“I made the brownies and oh my gosh, they are so good! I actually ended up making two batches. One batch I made gluten free with almond flour and almond butter. They turned out very well with a great fudgy texture. Very chocolaty, not too sweet. They were perfect! You couldn’t even tell they were gluten free.
The second batch I made as the recipe was written, with AP flour and peanut butter. They were equally as delicious! They had a slightly chewier texture than the gluten free batch, just as fudgy. Great chocolaty flavor with a hint of peanut butter, a little sweet. Very well balanced.
We actually had a really hard time picking a favorite. I will definitely be making both versions again!”
Brownies are quick and simple, and don’t even require a mixer! This brownie recipe comes together like most:
First, mix together the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
Then, melt the olive oil, peanut butter, and chocolate chips on the stovetop over low heat until completely melted and smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate into a mixing bowl. Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar, then the eggs and vanilla extract. Switch to a spatula and mix in the dry ingredients until a very thick dough forms.
Fold in the remaining chocolate chips. Then pour the batter into an 8 x 8″ pan prepared with parchment paper. The batter will be very thick, which is as expected.
Bake 30 minutes until set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean (though there will be some melted chocolate if you hit a chocolate chip!). Allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then use the parchment to lift out the brownies to cool further.
Cut the brownies into 16 slices and serve them warm from the oven, or room temperature. Our favorite is room temperature, because the texture is a little more set. But if you just can’t wait, feel free to dig in!
These dairy free brownies store up to 5 days at room temperature. We recommend wrapping them in aluminum foil or they can become slightly dry. For longer term storage, place them in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Just make sure to let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving, since the texture becomes solidified when cold.
We hope you love these brownies as much as we do! They are a new family favorite. Here are a few more fun brownies recipes to try:
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These dairy free olive oil brownies are dairy-free. For vegan, go to vegan brownies or zucchini brownies. For gluten free, go to gluten free brownies.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes 
Yield: 16 This fudgy olive oil brownies recipe is surprisingly easy and delivers rich, chocolaty goodness – minus the butter! Everyone will love this simple treat.
*Most dark chocolate chips are dairy free, but look for a “dairy-free” marking on the package.
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: AmericanKeywords: Dairy free brownies, olive oil brownies, can you use olive oil in brownies,
This perfect Orange Julius recipe is refreshing, easy-to-make, and packed with creamy citrus flavor for a quick summer treat or healthy snack.
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I know it’s still spring, but the days are getting warmer, the sun is starting to shine, and I am ready for summer and all of its cold, fruity drinks. And let me tell you, this Orange Julius is going to be the drink of the summer for me. It only takes a few minutes to whip up this super easy Orange Julius recipe and is the perfect cold and creamy treat to make me feel like I’m vacationing somewhere in the tropics (a girl’s gotta dream). Not to mention, there are so many ways you can vary this Orange Julius recipe to make it more dessert-like, more healthy like a breakfast smoothie, or even turn it into an afternoon cocktail, so I’m truly going to be sipping this one all. summer. long. Don’t miss my variation suggestions below!
Orange Julius is a refreshing and creamy orange drink made with orange juice, milk, sugar, vanilla, and egg whites which create a super frothy texture. The drink was invented by Julius Freed at his Los Angeles juice stand in 1926 and has been a summertime favorite ever since. The drink grew in popularity over the years and was even deemed the official drink of the 1964 World’s Fair Exposition. In the decades since it has become a staple in shopping malls and on Dairy Queen’s menu. Today’s it’s usually made without egg white, but it’s still just as dreamy and creamy as ever. And the best part? You don’t have to shell out $6 per Julius at an ice cream stand because these deliciously creamy citrus drinks are so easy to make at home!
You’ll only need four simple ingredients to make a homemade Orange Julius (plus ice). Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:
The recipe below uses frozen orange juice concentrate to deliver a really strong orange flavor while keeping the smoothie thick and rich. You can substitute about 2 cups of fresh orange juice in place of the orange juice concentrate, but it will make the Julius much less thick and the flavor will not be as bold. For the richest, boldest flavor, definitely buy orange juice concentrate. The remainder of the can can be easily stored in your freezer for your next Orange Julius, so it’s worth purchasing!
I love a simple classic Orange Julius, but there are so many fun ways you can change the recipe to make it your own. Here are some other ingredients you can add to an Orange Julius for variety:
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Add ½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 3 Tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 cup ice to a blender.
Blend everything together until it is smooth and frothy. Adjust the consistency of your Orange Julius by adding more ice to make it thicker or adding a little water or milk to thin it out.
Pour the homemade Orange Julius into a large glass and enjoy immediately!
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These soft, fluffy, and super-moist carrot cake muffins are full of delicious carrot cake flavor and the perfect sweet treat any time of the day!
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Carrot cake is one of those recipes where some people love it and others strongly dislike it. Well today, these Carrot Cake Muffins deserve to be in a class of their own. They’re soft, fluffy, and perfectly moist with all the wonderful flavors of carrot cake, but in a convenient, easy to share muffin size. And spoiler alert, I’m a carrot cake lover, so I’ll be enjoying these muffins all season long! Have fun adding your favorite carrot cake mix-ins like sweet raisins and walnuts, or you can keep things simple and save a little bit on your budget. Either way you’re guaranteed to love these delicious carrot cake muffins.
I used my zucchini muffins recipe, that I absolutely love, as inspiration for these muffins. I adjusted the measurements and added a few extra spices to fit the flavor profile of carrot cake. The results were absolutely ahhmazing! Here’s everything you need:
As I mentioned above, you definitely want to grate fresh whole carrots for this recipe. Although its tempting to buy pre-shredded matchstick carrots at the grocery store, they simply are not moist enough for these muffins. They also aren’t grated fine enough and won’t mix well with the batter. Grating fresh carrots yourself is the way to go!
Also, most box graters come with a coarse, medium, and fine grating side. I tested these muffins using both medium and finely grated carrots. The finely grated carrots were the winner! They blended better in the batter and provided a bit more moisture compared to the medium-size grated carrots.
Allow the muffins to cool completely at room temperature before storing. You can store leftover carrot cake muffins in an airtight container or a food storage bag in the fridge for 4-5 days. For longer storage, store in a freezer-safe storage bag for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen muffins at room temperature or microwave for about 30 seconds until warm.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wash, peel and grate 2 cups of finely grated carrots using the small/fine holes on a box grater. Set the grated carrots to the side.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup applesauce, 1/2 cup cooking oil and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the grated carrots to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the same bowl as the wet ingredients. Stir together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this point.
Add 3/4 cup golden raisins to the bowl and fold them into the batter until just combined.
Divide the batter between ten well-greased or lined muffin wells.
Optional: Divide 1 Tbsp turbinado sugar and sprinkle a little on top of each muffin.
Bake the muffins for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed in the center. Allow the muffins to cool for about 5 minutes, then carefully loosen the edges with a knife and transfer the muffins to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!
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These strawberry scones check all the boxes. Made with juicy sweet strawberries, they’re tender and rustic with golden craggy edges and a sugar-crusted top.
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There are some things to know before you jump into making these strawberry scones. First, the foundation of a great scone is a good recipe and cold ingredients. The cold ingredients will make the dough much easier to work with. Second, let your scones bake long enough, really keep an eye on things. For the scone style you see here, you don’t want pale. Much of the flavor happens as the sugars, and butter, and edges of each scone brown. Lastly, scones made with fresh fruit are best warm from the oven. Bake just before you want to enjoy them whenever possible. Or do a quick reheat.
A few words about the ingredients I use here and why.
The recipe below is for classic strawberry scones with a bit of zest. Aside from the zest, they’re straight-forward, direct, a good scone foundation. That said, I often switch them up with one or two of the following:
The recipe below assumes you have an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, but making them by hand is also possible and will save you some dishes! To make these scones by hand, watch the above video and reference these instructions:
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15 Easy Dessert Recipes including no bake desserts, freezer-friendly desserts, and desserts that require just a few simple ingredients.
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Today we’re sharing our favorite Easy Dessert Recipes that are perfect for holidays, parties, family gatherings, or as a simple weeknight dinner treat. We’ve included several no-bake desserts, freezer-friendly desserts, and easy desserts that require just a few ingredients. Easy desserts that are made with simple pantry ingredients are always a win in our book! ;)
We are kicking things off with these ridiculously easy No-Bake Pretzel Peanut Butter Bars! They’re a homemade version of a peanut butter cup and they’re perfect for sharing at parties or stashing away in the freezer for later ;)
You can easily whip up a batch of these Raspberry Oatmeal Bars when you want a sweet dessert to go with dinner. They’re fun and simple to make with just a few pantry staple ingredients.
When we say this Easy Chocolate Pudding recipe is fast, we mean it! All you need are five simple pantry ingredients and 10 minutes and you’ll have a super simple and delicious chocolate pudding dessert!
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake for two…or three! Honestly, you can scale this delicious dessert to feed as many people as you want. It’s a classic dessert that’s easy to make during the week or for special occasions.
This fluffy Lemon Cream Pie is a simple dessert thats perfect for parties and family gatherings. Make it with a buttery graham cracker crust or vanilla wafers and just a few simple ingredients for a sweet and dreamy treat!
These flourless and dairy-free Peanut Butter Cookies are rich, soft, and perfectly salty-sweet. They’re a great option for gluten-free and dairy-free friends and they’re also incredibly easy to make!
Well hello, my favorite dessert from childhood! Jello Salad is a classic potluck dessert that’s always fun to share at family gatherings. It’s simple, sweet, and definitely a crowd favorite ;)
Get ready to devour these homemade, delicious Oatmeal Cookies! They’re soft, chewy, and simply irresistible.
It doesn’t get any easier than these Homemade Rice Krispie Treats! It’s literally just four simple ingredients, but together they become something truly magical!
If you’re looking for a quick way to get your chocolate fix, you’ve got to try this easy Homemade Chocolate Fudge recipe. It’s perfect for holidays and special occasions or if you simple want an easy weeknight dessert!
I suggest making a double batch of this easy Banana Pudding recipe because it’s always a crowd favorite! Another no-bake dessert that can be made in just 10 minutes!
Who remembers these sweet treats from childhood? These Cherry Turnovers are made with a flaky and buttery puff pastry and a sweet, tart cherry sauce on the inside. So good!
I love a good fruit crisp dessert. Mainly because they’re uncomplicated, uses simple ingredients, and made with fresh seasonal fruit like this Easy Apple Crisp! It includes baked apples that are seasoned with a little sugar and warm spices, and topped with a sweet and buttery crispy oat topping.
This classic vanilla pudding recipe is ultra rich and creamy, delicious warm or cold, and can be made in just 20 minutes!
Who doesn’t love a good mousse recipe?! This easy Chocolate Mousse is light, luscious, and super simple to make!
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These easy donuts are made with canned biscuits for a super easy treat, and packed with zesty flavor from a homemade lemon glaze. Yum! Ok, I know what you’re thinking. Homemade donuts are way too much trouble. Right? Well, let me introduce you to the i…
These easy donuts are made with canned biscuits for a super easy treat, and packed with zesty flavor from a homemade lemon glaze. Yum! Ok, I know what you're thinking. Homemade donuts are way too much trouble. Right? Well, let me introduce you to the idea of biscuit donuts. These homemade donuts use one big...
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This easy lemon cake is bursting with bright citrus flavor! A quick sheet cake with simple icing and no mixer…
This easy lemon cake is bursting with bright citrus flavor! A quick sheet cake with simple icing and no mixer required, it’s the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
The days are getting brighter and warmer, and it’s the time that Alex and I start craving the flavors of sunshine. Here’s a cake recipe I created to match that mood: this easy lemon cake! My expertise as a recipe developer is in simple baking, like sheet cakes, easy muffins, and quick breads.
So this new lemon-infused recipe is fast and easy: a moist cake with a luscious tender crumb from buttermilk, drizzled with a zesty 2-ingredient lemon glaze! I gave away pieces from my recipe testing to friends and family, and they all couldn’t stop exclaiming how tasty it was.
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This lemon cake fits my vibe in the kitchen: uncomplicated baking. Layer cakes are lovely, but often I don’t feel like pulling out the mixer or attempting to ice a cake. So when I’m craving citrus, I make this lemon cake! Here are the reasons I like to make it:
In creating this recipe, I was inspired by simple snacking cakes like this meyer lemon cake from Sarah Kieffer and this blood orange yogurt cake from How Sweet Eats. If you’re looking for a more involved layer cake, this one from expert baker Sally’s Baking Addiction with cream cheese buttercream looks beautiful.
This lemon cake is a cousin to this glazed lemon bread recipe I created recently. While they’re not exactly the same, they use some of the same flavor secrets to achieve the best zingy and zesty lemon flavor, along with a light and fluffy texture. Here are the three key ingredients you’ll need to have on hand:
Here are a three quick tips for baking a lemon cake to understand before you roll up your sleeves and go to the recipe to get the baking! These notes provide a little bit of the “why” behind the instructions:
Pro tip: We recommend a 9-inch aluminum square pan. You can use an 8-inch square pan as well to make thicker slices: simply increase the bake time by 5 to 10 minutes (adjust based on your oven and pan).
This lemon cake stays incredibly moist during storage, and in fact it becomes even moister over time. Here are a few notes on making it ahead and storing it:
We absolutely love baking up lemony treats in spring and summer! Here are a few more baked lemon recipes to try:
This easy lemon bars recipe (aka lemon squares) has all of Grandma’s secrets! A zingy custard tops a thick shortbread…
Indulge in citrus bliss with this fluffy lemon bread recipe! Its soft texture, vibrant lemon flavor, and zingy glaze make…
These lemon blueberry muffins have just the right sweet and citrusy kick! Drizzle with a lemon glaze and they’re irresistible.…
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 16 This easy lemon cake is bursting with bright citrus flavor! A quick sheet cake with simple icing and no mixer required, it’s the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
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Category: DessertMethod: BakedCuisine: DessertKeywords: Lemon cake, easy lemon cake
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