Cakes – Fran's Favs

Best Ever Chocolate Whoopie Pies

I decided it was time to introduce my almost 3-year-old granddaughter to a classic dessert—the almost universally beloved whoopie pie. If you, …

I’ve been having fun trying new recipes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Among the several Emerald Isle treats I’ve made recently are …

I don’t know about you, but Baileys Irish Cream is a staple at my house. If you, too, have a bottle of …

I bought a bag of fresh cranberries just before Thanksgiving and made two batches of cranberry orange scones that were to die …

Recently, my daughter went to Starbucks and bought my almost 2-year-old granddaughter one of their cake pops. As she gave it to …

Even though I had a Christmas baking list as long as my arm, when hubby asked me to make this pistachio bundt …

Just as every woman needs a simple black dress in her closet for any occasion, so does a baker need a simple …

When I was a kid, my birthday parties were always Halloween-themed since my big day was just a couple of days prior. …

When I read the write-up for this chocolate chip ricotta cake, I couldn’t wait to make it. The blogger, Jenn Segal, who …

If you’re Italian, then I’m sure you are quite familiar with the frosted anise cookies with colored sprinkles on top that usually …