American july 4th bake desserts recipes

Peppermint Pattie Cookies

When I bite into a York Peppermint Pattie I get a ..... You know the saying, these are just cool and yummy!

Rhubarb and Strawberry Layered Delight

OMGoodness - this trifle-like beauty will steal the show at your next dinner or event. Don't let the 3 layer…

Chocolate Boston Cream Cake

Glazed Apricot, Orange, Lemon Bundt Cake

Many recipes of glazed cakes are out there to be enjoyed. Try this one. It is quick, easy and delicious. Has…

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

*Using shortening instead of butter produces a thicker more ‘cake-like’ cookie. Don’t use margarine or butter substitutes!

Red Velvet Cupcakes

I found this recipe online. I was surprised to know what ingredients go into red velvet cupcakes. I would not have thought of chocolate and…

Potluck Apricot Cobbler

An old-fashioned cobbler makes a hit with crowds and one of my favorite cobbler fruits is apricots. These perky golden first fruits of summer have…

Rhubarb Cream Pie with Almond Crumb Crust

When I think of spring, I think of fresh wild asparagus, daffodils and tulips, and rhubarb. I don’t know why I…

Tiramisu Brownie Cake

A great make ahead option to prepare a dessert in advance. It’s a divine combination of a chewy, fudgy, brownie and an authentic Italian tiramisu.…

Macaroon Kisses Cookie

Coconut kisses are so good. It's a holiday favorite.

Grandma Koehler's Pumpkin Pie

Grandma Koehler preferred the long neck green stripe pumpkin (actually a gourd) for her pies. The result was that in addition to the unique taste…

Coconut Layer Cake with Fluffy Coconut Icing

A light and moist yellow coconut layer cake with a hint of apricot preserves under fluffy white boiled icing…

Lemon Gateau Shenandoah

I created this lovely masterpiece in honor of my daughter Shenandoah whom has chosen to follow in my foot steps. As a child she loved lemons, and…

Blondies

A wonderful treat that comes together in a jiffy. Blondies are like brownies, minus the cocoa. And with this recipe, you will not miss the cocoa!…