I’ve wanted to make a Coconut Cake for some time now but I didn’t want to make the typical white cake or yellow cake for that matter. And I didn’t want to simply layer and decorate with frosting and shredded coconut.

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A photo of a Coconut Cake layered with Mango Curd and 7-Minute Frosting and decorated with fluffy White Frosting, finely grated white chocolate and mango hearts displayed on a tall, gold cake stand.
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Posted on Friday, 17th February 2012 by Grace

Complete and utter indulgence, velvety and luscious Cappuccino-Fudge Cheesecake.  When I spotted this cheesecake recipe at Bon Appétit I asked myself the same question I ask myself whenever I run across a dessert that literally has me smacking my lips and

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A close up photo of a Baked Cheesecake on a cake stand.
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I know what you’re thinking, “More chocolate?” – Yes! – But not just any chocolate, undeniably delectable chocolate.  Light and creamy Raspberry-White Chocolate Ganache sandwiched between two intense soft and chewy Triple Chocolate Fudge Cookies.  Can you say, “Irresistible?” I know

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A photo of soft and chewy Triple Chocolate Fudge Cookies with Raspberry-White Chocolate Ganache Filling.
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Posted on Friday, 28th October 2011 by Grace

I’m back with something special - Mocha Cupcakes with Chocolate Mousse Frosting.   I feel like it’s been months since I’ve been in the kitchen covered in flour with smears of chocolate on my face.  I hadn’t even had anything chocolate in

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A photo of 3 Mocha Cupcakes with Chocolate Mousse Frosting topped with a Whopper on a white rectangular dish.
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I love my Italian Pastries and I love Gourmet Cupcakes (who doesn’t?)!  I decided to take the flavours and textures that I love from two of my favourite desserts, Cannoli Siciliani and Cupcakes and roll them into one amazing gourmet Cannoli Cupcake.  I filled moist Vanilla

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A photo of 3 Cannoli Cupcakes placed in a row, one behind the other, decorated with tiny cannoli.
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My sisters and I have been preparing for Natalie’s (my niece) bridal shower. The special day is fast approaching and we’ve been tossing around the idea of making the cake.  My sister, Anna (Mother of the Bride), and I both

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A photo of a Red Velvet Cake layered with Raspberry Filling and Cream Cheese Frosting displayed on a glass cake stand.
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Posted on Wednesday, 20th April 2011 by Grace

I spotted this Chocolate Cake with Caramel-Milk Chocolate Frosting recipe at Bon Appetit. The Caramel-Milk Chocolate Frosting recipe immediately caught my eye.  My thoughts instantly turned to one of my all-time favourite childhood treats, Cadbury’s Caramilk.  A scrumptious caramel-filled chocolate bar.

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A photo of a Chocolate Cake with Caramel-Milk Chocolate Frosting displayed on a white cake stand with a black background.
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Posted on Friday, 25th March 2011 by Grace

The sun is shining; it’s a beautiful day!  And I finally made these Mini Boston Cream Pies that I’ve been eyeing for months at Design Sponge.   A Brooklyn Pastry Chef, Penny Stankiewicz, submitted this magnificent dessert recipe. I love to

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A photo of three Mini Boston Cream Pie desserts served on white dessert plates.
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