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Unique Easter Desserts

Growing up my mom would make the same dessert for Easter. Year after year after year she would bake a yellow cake in the shape of a bunny or an Easter basket, cover it with white frosting, then douse it with toasted coconut flakes. She stopped making the cake when I was in junior high, right after I was diagnosed with a coconut allergy. These days we diversify when making desserts to celebrate the Easter holiday. In addition to having at least a couple chocolate desserts (what’s Easter without chocolate, right?), we also make sure the buffet table contains a … Continue reading →

Chocolate Easter Desserts

Chocolate and Easter go hand-in-hand, so instead of trying to avoid the inevitable you might as well join in the sugar rush. The following simple chocolate desserts are perfect for an Easter potluck: TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE Ingredients for Cake: 1 box devils food cake mix 1 small box instant chocolate pudding mix 2 tablespoons espresso powder 1 cup sour cream, room temperature 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup water 4 large eggs, room temperature 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips Ingredients for Glaze: 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares 6 ounces butter 2 tablespoons light corn syrup Directions: Preheat oven … Continue reading →

Fresh Fruit Desserts for Your Easter Buffet

Spring is in the air, so why not add some color to your Easter buffet with fresh seasonal fruit? The following desserts are excellent alternatives to the traditional all-chocolate creations typically featured at Easter feasts. Not only are they simple to make, they’re also relatively healthy as well. BLUEBERRY COBBLER BARS Ingredients for Crust: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds 1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into cubes Ingredients for Pastry Cream: 4 large eggs 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 … Continue reading →

Easy and Affordable Easter Desserts

If you are looking for ways to brighten up your Easter buffet with spring colors, then consider making the following simple sweet treats. Not only are they a delicious way to end a holiday meal, they also can be made for less than $10. ORANGE FLUFF CAKE Ingredients for Cake: 1 box orange cake mix, prepared according to package 1 small box orange gelatin 1 cup hot water 1 cup cold water Directions: Bake cake following the box’s directions in a 9 by 13-inch pan. Remove cake from oven and poke holes it in with a fork. Let cool. Dissolve … Continue reading →