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Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Bundt Cake

December 28, 2017

Chocolate peppermint yogurt bundt cake topped with peppermint yogurt ganache and crushed candy canes is the perfect holiday season treat. Stonyfield Yogurt is my secret ingredient in this moist and fudgy chocolate cake.

This sponsored post is written on behalf of Stonyfield and Krups. All opinions are my own.

Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Bundt Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Ganache from LoveandConfections.com


As the holiday season comes to a close, I am still lingering on the flavors of Christmas. Peppermint, cranberry, and gingerbread are all still being used in my kitchen. I am holding on to those flavors as long as I can. While I welcome the New Year, Christmas is my favorite time because of the traditions and flavors that accompany it.

Most people are recovering from their Christmas feasts and preparing for all the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations. Our NYE celebrations include appetizers, drinks and desserts. Among them is this Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Bundt Cake. I love all things champagne, but there are definitely some chocolate-lovers in my house and this cake is always a hit.

Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Bundt Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Ganache from LoveandConfections.com

I always have Stonyfield Yogurt in my refrigerator all the time and thought a Greek yogurt cake would be a nice twist on the classic sour cream bundt cake. A delicious added bonus is that I used the Stonyfield Greek Vanilla Whole Milk Yogurt, which not only helps to bake a moist cake, but also adds a little extra vanilla flavor. I use Stonyfield yogurt to lighten up my recipes and it is a great substitution for oil, mayo, sugar, sour cream, butter, and more.

Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Bundt Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Ganache from LoveandConfections.com

Everything Stonyfield makes isn’t just delicious, it’s also made with certified organic and organic compliant ingredients. Stonyfield Organic makes things simple because it’s made without the use of toxic pesticides, artificial hormones, antibiotics and GMOs.

The peppermint flavored cake and yogurt ganache blends the flavors of the holiday season while creating a delicious fudge cake for a crowd. Peppermint can definitely be a strong flavor so you don’t want to overdo it. Everything in moderation! This cake can easily be prepared the day before and glazed before serving – to cut down on prep time. I will also admit that it is great the morning after, with a cup of coffee from my Krups Coffee Maker.

Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Bundt Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Ganache from LoveandConfections.com

One of my baking secrets is that I use espresso powder or instant espresso when baking with chocolate. If you only use a little bit, it brings out the flavor of the chocolate, as opposed to making a mocha flavored dessert. If you don’t have espresso powder on hand just use a cup of coffee, brewed from your Krups Coffee Maker, in place of the powder and hot water in the recipe.

Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Bundt Cake with Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Ganache from LoveandConfections.com

Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Bundt Cake

By Love and Confections

Ingredients

  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder or instant espresso
  • 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Stonyfield Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Butter and flour bundt pan and set aside.
  2. In medium saucepan, combine hot water, espresso powder, and cocoa on low until butter has melted. Let liquid cool to room temp.
  3. In medium bowl, whisk together sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and flour. In separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together vanilla extract, peppermint extract, eggs and yogurt.
  4. Add chocolate mixture to flour and stir to combine. Add egg mixture in and stir to combine.
  5. Pour into bundt pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto serving plate to cool completely.

Chocolate Peppermint Yogurt Ganache

By Love and Confections

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup Stonyfield Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt
  • 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In small saucepan, heat ingredients on medium-low, stirring constantly, until chocolate has completely melted. Pour onto cake then top with crushed candy cakes. Store cake in refrigerator.
Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

I have an ongoing relationship with Stonyfield Yogurt as a recipe developer. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links – if you make a purchase after clicking the link, the price will not be higher, but a portion of the sale will go towards the sustainability of this website. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Candy Corn Layer Cake

October 30, 2017

A classic Halloween candy is transformed into Candy Corn Layer Cake! Layers of yellow, orange and white vanilla cake are decorated with buttercream, dripping with chocolate ganache and adorned with candy corn bark for a festive and fun treat!

This post is sponsored by Dixie Crystals

Candy Corn Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com
I love creating fun, themed cakes and this Candy Corn Layer Cake was as cute as it was delicious! I really need to make more cakes on here, because they are just so fun. This vanilla cake recipe was tinted to look like candy corn, with corresponding colored frosting. Candy corn bark and ganache is on top, which makes an over-the-top presentation that everyone will love.
Candy Corn Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com
GG is head over heels for candy corn this year, now that she knows what it is because of her Aunt and Uncle sneaking her pieces here and there. She keeps saying it’s her favorite candy, so I really hope she gets some while out trick-or-treating this year. Either way she will have a blast on Halloween because she now knows what it’s all about…. the candy. 
Candy Corn Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com
As soon as she saw this cake she screamed, “it’s a candy corn cake!” I wish I could bottle up that excitement. It was adorable. She even wanted to help mommy take pictures of the cake and ran upstairs to grab her “camera”. I had to snap a quick pic of my mini me. She kept “taking pictures” and said it looked good. What a character!!
Candy Corn Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com
I struggled a little to try and figure out the decorations for the top and ultimately decided that chocolate makes everything better! The ganache isn’t too sweet which is great because I don’t like an overly sweet cake. The frosting has a hint of almond extract and is absolutely delicious – my family LOVED it so much. It is definitely one of my favorites that I will be making again soon!
Candy Corn Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com
Click here for the FULL RECIPE:
CANDY CORN LAYER CAKE
Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Candy Corn Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com

I have an ongoing relationship with Dixie Crystals as a recipe developer and brand ambassador. I receive product, coupons and/or compensation for posts featuring their products. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Black Velvet Cauldron Cupcakes

October 28, 2017

Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble. Black Velvet Cauldron Cupcakes are sure to be the hit of your Halloween party. Don’t forget the skeleton bones and eyeball sprinkles!!

This post is sponsored by Dixie Crystals

  

Black Velvet Cauldron Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com

Halloween is just around the corner and if you need a spooky and delicious treat, these Cauldron Cupcakes are perfect. I used a red velvet cake recipe as the base and added black food coloring. When I think of witches and cauldrons, the color lime green is my favorite; so what better way to make a bubbling cauldron than with lime green frosting.
Black Velvet Cauldron Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com
My little one is going to be a purple witch this year. We usually have big cauldrons to hold all the candy for the trick-or-treaters. When I was a kid, my parents always bought dry ice and we would set it up in a cauldron outside, have some spooky music playing, and my mom would be a witch every year. We don’t do many gory decorations for Halloween so these cupcakes are the perfect treat for everyone!
Black Velvet Cauldron Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com
You can definitely adjust the amount of food coloring, depending on how bright green you want your frosting. Same with the cupcakes. I used a little bit of black coloring, but you can use more if you really want it dark. Candy eyes, green sprinkles, and candy bones are the perfect topping for these fun Halloween cupcakes
Black Velvet Cauldron Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com
Click here for the FULL RECIPE:
BLACK VELVET CAULDRON CUPCAKES
Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Black Velvet Cauldron Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com

I have an ongoing relationship with Dixie Crystals as a recipe developer and brand ambassador. I receive product, coupons and/or compensation for posts featuring their products. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. As always, all opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Cakes & Frostings, Cupcakes, Dixie Crystals, Uncategorized

Hummingbird Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze #BundtBakers

September 21, 2017

The traditional Hummingbird Cake is full of flavor from tropical fruits and spices, then topped with a delicious cream cheese glaze and pecans.

Hummingbird Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze from LoveandConfections.com #BundtBakers

This bundt is amazing and I cannot wait to make it again asap. I have never had a bundt cake as moist and delicious as this Hummingbird Cake recipe. I don’t say that too often, but this one is a serious winner. My entire family loved it too, which is usually difficult because everybody likes different flavors. Even #ToddlerLnC loved the “hummbird” cake and kept asking for more.

Bananas and crushed pineapple give it such a great flavor. The original recipe asked for walnuts, but I had pecans on hand and they were perfect with the cake. I also used toasted pecans on top for a garnish too. The pecans gave it a great crunch and contrast to the incredibly moist crumb.

Hummingbird Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze from LoveandConfections.com #BundtBakers

I used cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg in the cake. I love having fresh nutmeg to use in my Fall baking and almost always have whole nutmegs in my pantry. This is a good nutmeg grater and you can easily find whole nutmeg here or in your local grocery store. I also use fresh nutmeg in my Christmas Nutmeg Logs – one of my most favorite holiday cookies!

Hummingbird Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze from LoveandConfections.com #BundtBakers

Now, back to this cake. I love the cream cheese glaze on top. I think it is the perfect consistency and amount, but Mr. L&C wanted more of it. You can easily add a little more of each ingredient to get more frosting, but I wouldn’t double it, because it already made a good amount. Instead, you can also spread it on, instead of making a pour-able glaze, by not adding as much milk or cream. That way you can cover more of the cake if you prefer.

Here is some fun history about the Hummingbird Cake:

  • it is thought to have been invented in Jamaica in the 1960s
  •  originally it was called the “Doctor Bird Cake” which was a nickname for a local Jamaican hummingbird
  • the cake was said to be named after the bird because it was sweet enough to attract hummingbirds, who only eat nectar. Another theory is that the yellow streaks of banana is similar to the bird’s plumage
  • the first printed recipe for Hummingbird Cake was in Southern Living Magazine in February of 1978
Hummingbird Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze from LoveandConfections.com #BundtBakers

Hummingbird Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

By adapted from The View from Great Island
Published 09/21/2017

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, plus toasted pecans for garnish

Glaze

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Spray and flour bundt pan and set aside.
  2. Place flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg in the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Mix to combine. Whisk the eggs and add in bananas and vanilla and mash together. Add eggs to flour and mix on low to combine. Add in pineapple and pecans and mix on low to combine.
  3. Pour into prepared bundt pan, not filling more than 3/4 full. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the cake is risen and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes, then turn out on a rack to cool completely.
  5. Make the glaze by beating together the cream cheese and butter. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and mix together. Add in milk or cream until it reaches your desired consistency. Spread or pour over cake and top with toasted pecans for garnish.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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Hummingbird Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze from LoveandConfections.com #BundtBakers

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Filed Under: Cakes & Frostings, Quick Breads-Muffins-Scones, Uncategorized

Key Lime Strawberry Poke Cake

July 6, 2017

Homemade vanilla poke cake with key lime and strawberry fillings and topped with whipped cream is a taste of the tropics at home. Tart and sweet combine in a delicious and fun summer treat.

This recipe is sponsored by Dixie Crystals
Key Lime Strawberry Poke Cake from LoveandConfections.com


Poke cakes are so fun and festive. They can be as easy or intricate as you like, but any way you make it is delicious! Key lime and strawberry are such a great flavor combination. Add a homemade vanilla cake and you will have an amazing dessert!

Key Lime Strawberry Poke Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Poke cakes are usually made with a box mix, packaged gelatin and frozen whipped topping. This cake is much better. I created a key lime filling that is tart and sweet and perfect. Strawberry topping is one of my favorite things ever! It spreads on top of the cake and key lime filling for a fantastic pop of color and delicious strawberry taste. I use a similar strawberry filling for my Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bars too!

Key Lime Strawberry Poke Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Creme Chantilly tops off this dessert and it so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you even buy the frozen stuff. Make sure you have enough limes and strawberries set aside for garnish. I hope you enjoy my Key Lime Strawberry Poke Cake and have a sweet day!

Click here for the FULL RECIPE:
KEY LIME STRAWBERRY POKE CAKE

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Key Lime Strawberry Poke Cake from LoveandConfections.com

I have an ongoing relationship with Dixie Crystals as a recipe developer and brand ambassador. I receive product, coupons and/or compensation for posts featuring their products. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Ambrosia Angel Food Cake

May 15, 2017

A classic Southern dessert gets a fun twist when combined with angel food cake. Ambrosia salad becomes the filling and garnish for a light and fluffy angel food cake, frosted with marshmallow-flavored frosting and toasted coconut.

Ambrosia Angel Food Cake from LoveandConfections.com


When the temperatures rise I love a light and refreshing dessert, and this Ambrosia Angel Food Cake is just that. Light and fluffy angel food cake is the base and perfect for the ambrosia mixture. Marshmallow frosting, delicious fruit, and toasted coconut pair perfectly with the light and airy cake.

Ambrosia Angel Food Cake from LoveandConfections.com

Ambrosia is more than just a fruit salad; it is near and dear to my heart. I grew up with my grandmother and great-aunt serving this salad at Spring and Summer family gatherings. It was often on the dessert table, right next to the jello mold.

Ambrosia Angel Food Cake from LoveandConfections.com

I whipped up a fun marshmallow-flavored frosting to jazz up this cake. The colorful fruit on top for garnish is recommended, so everyone knows what delicious flavors are inside. I hope you enjoy a twist on my family favorite!

Click here for the FULL RECIPE:
AMBROSIA ANGEL FOOD CAKE

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

I have an ongoing relationship with Dixie Crystals as a recipe developer and brand ambassador. I receive product, coupons and/or compensation for posts featuring their products. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. As always, all opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Cakes & Frostings, Dixie Crystals, Uncategorized

Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

April 19, 2017

Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is easily a family favorite. Use a box mix for a shortcut and top it off with adorable sprinkles!

Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from LoveandConfections.com

Red Velvet is such a delicious cake, if made right. For most people it’s hit or miss. Some like it, some don’t but my family is in the first group. I came across this recipe in February and knew I had to make ASAP.

Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from LoveandConfections.com

My sister loves red velvet cake and this one was definitely a hit. It is incredibly easy since I used my favorite box mix. While I do like to create baked goods from scratch, I also doctor up cake mixes because, let’s be real, sometimes it’s a lot easier to do that than scratch, especially with a three-year-old running around.

Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from LoveandConfections.com

I live for homemade cream cheese frosting and this one was no exception. Smooth, creamy, just the right amount of sweetness – absolutely perfect! Toppings are optional, but everyone here loves sprinkles so I made it extra adorable with some heart sprinkles and nonpareils.

Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from LoveandConfections.com

This pound cake was so delicious and you can play around with the flavors too. For Easter this year, I created one with lemon cake mix and lemon pudding. I cannot wait to try out different flavor combinations. I am also going to experiment with baking it in one loaf pan, as opposed to two like the recipe states, and also in a bundt pan. I am a bundt-lover and this would definitely be a delicious bundt cake too!

Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from LoveandConfections.com

Red Velvet Pound Cake

By adapted from The Recipe Critic
Published 04/18/2017
Red Velvet Pound Cake

Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is easily a family favorite. Use a box mix for a shortcut and top it off with adorable sprinkles!

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • 1 (4.3 ounce) package Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix, dry
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 325F. Prepare 2 bread pans with baking spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until foamy. Combine the rest of the ingredients until mixed.
  3. Divide batter between loaf pans and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cakes.
  4. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pans for 10-15 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack or serving dish. Serve warm or room temperature. Optional Cream Cheese Frosting after completely cooled

Yield: 24 servings
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 05 mins.

Cook time: 00 hrs. 45 mins.
Total time: 50 mins.
Tags: Red Velvet, Red Velvet Cake, Pound Cake, Cake

Cream Cheese Frosting

By Love and Confections
Published 04/18/2017

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Cream together cream cheese and butter. Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream at a time, until desired consistency. Spread onto cake with offset spatula and decorate with sprinkles. 

Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.

Total time: 10 mins.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Red Velvet Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from LoveandConfections.com

Filed Under: Cakes & Frostings, Holiday, Quick Breads-Muffins-Scones, Uncategorized

Sweet Cream Tres Leches #SplashofDelight

April 11, 2017

Sweet Cream Tres Leches is a delicious spin on the classic dessert. Moist cake is soaked with three different milks, including International Delight® Cold Stone Creamery™ Sweet Cream.

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SplashofDelight #CollectiveBias

Sweet Cream Tres Leches from LoveandConfections.com #SplashofDelight

Tres Leches has always been a favorite cake. I grew up in Miami and enjoyed it often. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I started making Tres Leches on my own and had fun experimenting with flavors. I created a Pumpkin, Chocolate and Tiramisu Tres Leches so far.

Sweet Cream Tres Leches from LoveandConfections.com #SplashofDelight

I knew my next version had to be unique and loved having the opportunity to use International Delight® Cold Stone Creamery™ Sweet Cream half gallon, from Walmart, as one of the “three milks”. I knew I wanted to create a twist on my traditional cake and International Delight® was just what I was looking for in my Tres Leches. I love looking at all the fun flavors – there are over 30!

Sweet Cream Tres Leches from LoveandConfections.com #SplashofDelight

I also picked up a half gallon of International Delight® French Vanilla, which is sweet and mellow, is my go-to for my morning cup of coffee. The half-gallon container is much easier to hold than conventional carton packaging too, making my mornings easier and tastier. I might switch it up next time and try the International Delight® Caramel Macchiato, it sounds so delicious – creamy richness swirled with luscious caramel is right up my alley! I chose International Delight® Cold Stone Creamery™ Sweet Cream because it is rich, delicious and reminiscent of homemade ice cream – the perfect flavor for my cake – especially because I topped it with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles. It’s almost like a cake sundae, and who wouldn’t want that?

Sweet Cream Tres Leches from LoveandConfections.com #SplashofDelight

I hope you enjoy my Tres Leches and more delicious and unique recipes and baked goods using International Delight®!

Sweet Cream Tres Leches

By Love and Confections
Published 04/11/2017

Sweet Cream Tres Leches is a delicious spin on the classic dessert. Moist cake is soaked with three different milks, including International Delight® Cold Stone Creamery™ Sweet Cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • Water
  • Vegetable oil
  • Egg whites
  • 12-ounce can Evaporated Milk
  • 14-ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 8 ounces International Delight® Cold Stone Creamery™ Sweet Cream
  • 11/2 cups Heavy Cream, very cold
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Prepare a 9×13 pan with baking spray and set aside. Mix and bake cake according to package directions. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Using a toothpick or skewer, poke holes all around the cake.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, condensed milk and International Delight® Cold Stone Creamery™ Sweet Cream. Slowly ladle the mixture all over the cake, trying to get as much into the holes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate a minimum 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. 30 minutes before making the topping, place the bowl and whisk attachment from your stand mixer into the freezer. Whip the Heavy Cream on medium-high, until it starts to thicken and form soft peaks. Add in the Vanilla Extract and combine. Slowly add in the Powdered Sugar while the mixer is on low. Once it is incorporated, mix on high to whip until firm peaks.
  4. Remove the cake from the refrigerator and spread the whipped topping on with an offset spatula. The cake needs to remain refrigerated and covered because of the whipped topping. If necessary, use toothpicks on the cake so the plastic wrap does not touch the whipped topping. If not serving immediately, store in the refrigerator and do not put the sprinkles on until right before serving.

Yield: 24 servings
Prep Time: 6 hrs. 15 mins.

Cook time: 00 hrs. 35 mins.
Total time: 6 hrs. 50 mins.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTION!


Sweet Cream Tres Leches from LoveandConfections.com #SplashofDelight


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Banana Split Layer Cake

October 20, 2016

Banana Split Layer Cake is a sweet spin on the classic ice cream treat. Banana Cake is layered with vanilla, caramel walnut and strawberry frostings, and then topped with a chocolate ganache drizzle, sprinkles, fresh whipped cream. Don’t forget the cherry on top!

Banana Split Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com

This cake was so much fun to make. I love creating recipes for Dixie Crystals and this one takes the cake, LOL. I have always been a fan of banana splits, so when given the task to transform a delicious sundae into cake form, I jumped at the challenge.

Banana Split Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com

The cake layers are a delicious banana cake. On sundaes, my mom always loves that sticky, gooey walnut topping, so I knew that had to become one of the filling layers. One of my favorite sundae toppings is strawberry sauce, so I made another filling layer into strawberry frosting.
Banana Split Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com

I have been obsessed with drip cakes lately. Google it if you don’t know what they are. These gorgeous cakes are all over Instagram and YouTube and the perfect look for my Banana Split Cake. I cannot wait to make more drip cakes and perfect my drippy technique in different flavors and colors. That drippy chocolate was then covered in sprinkles (you can’t have a sundae without sprinkles), piped with freshly made whipped cream, and of course, some cherries on top.

Head on over to Dixie Crystals to get the FULL RECIPE:
Banana Split Layer Cake!
Until next time
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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Banana Split Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com

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German Chocolate Cookie Bars

August 19, 2016

German Chocolate Cake is transformed into an easy and rich cookie bar. Use cake mix and pudding for a shortcut that is sure to wow!

German Chocolate Cookie Bars by LoveandConfections.com


I first learned how to make German Chocolate Cake in culinary school. We baked and layered a delicious chocolate cake, made the coconut pecan frosting, frosted, then added some chocolate decorations. I wasn’t a big fan of coconut back then, so I had a bite and moved on.

German Chocolate Cookie Bars by LoveandConfections.com

Fast forward a few years and I decided to start baking with coconut more. Both my dad and Mr. L&C love coconut everything – especially when it’s paired with chocolate. Instead of the normal layer cake, I created some delicious, and easy German Chocolate Cookie Bars.

German Chocolate Cookie Bars by LoveandConfections.com

These bars use a cake mix as the base, which speeds things up, and some chocolate pudding to make it super moist. I also added chopped German Chocolate pieces for some extra chocolate gooeyness. The traditional coconut pecan frosting is jazzed up with an extra drizzle of chocolate on top.

German Chocolate Cookie Bars by LoveandConfections.com

Trust me when I say, these are so good, they will disappear faster than you can say German Chocolate Cookie Bars. Everyone loved them! I hope you try this easy and delicious recipe.

German Chocolate Cookie Bars by LoveandConfections.com

Visit Dixie Crystals to get the FULL RECIPE:
German Chocolate Cookie Bars



Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!


German Chocolate Cookie Bars by LoveandConfections.com


I have an ongoing relationship with Dixie Crystals as a recipe developer and brand ambassador. I receive product, coupons and/or compensation for posts featuring their products. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. As always, all opinions are my own.

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