Category Archives: Cake

Summer Peach Cake

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Christina

With the surplus of farm fresh peaches that are available in the markets this time of year, I am always with looking for new recipes to use them in. I have actually had this recipe bookmarked for over a year. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Cake, Dessert, Fruit | Tagged baking, breakfast, cake, dessert, lemon, panko, peach, peach schnapps, peaches, summer | 23 Comments

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Cake Balls

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Christina

If you have been searching for a patriotic and fun recipe to make for the 4th of July, listen up! These festive Patriotic Red, White and Blue Cake balls are certain to be a hit! If you have never tried … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Dessert | Tagged 4th of July, baking, cake, cake balls, dessert | 13 Comments

Strawberry Cornmeal Pound Cake

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Christina

I love this time of year not only for the warm weather and long days, but also for the irresistible fruit that is beginning to pop up in the grocery stores. The other day I was greeted by numerous containers of … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Cake, Dessert | Tagged bread, breakfast, cake, cornmeal, dessert, pound cake, strawberries, strawberry | 12 Comments

Blueberry-Lemon Coffee Cake

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Christina

In Sweet Pea’s Kitchen big holiday celebrations are always kicked off bright and early starting with a big breakfast. Whether we are devouring cinnamon rolls, quiches, frittatas, scones or coffee cakes it’s all about coming together and celebrating the day. Coffee cakes … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Cake | Tagged baking, Blueberry, breakfast, brunch, cake, cinnamon, coffee cake, lemon | 12 Comments

Rich Coffee Cake with Raspberry Filling

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Christina

Here’s one phenomenal yeasted coffee cake that you need to make this weekend. Trust me, this incredibly rich coffee cake would be the perfect addition to your Sunday brunch. Don’t be intimidated by the yeast in this dough. It is very … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Cake | Tagged baking, breakfast, brunch, cake, coffee cake, lemon, raspberry, yeast | 17 Comments

Coffee Lover’s Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Christina

Here’s a coffee cake for all those coffee lovers out there! Have a slice with your morning coffee and you will have your fix for the rest of the day. Personally I have never been much of a coffee drinker, unless … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Cake | Tagged baking, breakfast, cake, chocolate, cinnamon, coffee cake | 31 Comments

New York-Style Crumb Cake

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Christina

What’s your favorite part about crumb cake? Is it the light, moist cake or the crumb topping? For me it is all about the crumbs, and this cake is loaded! Now don’t get me wrong, the cake part is very … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Cake | Tagged baking, breakfast, brunch, buttermilk, cake, coffee cake, crumb cake | 33 Comments

Cinnamon Squares

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Christina

Moist and tender cinnamon cake with a cinnamon-coffee-chocolate swirl running through the center make for a sweet breakfast or a tasty dessert! These cinnamon squares remind me of a coffee cake, except it is topped with a rich chocolate ganache instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Dessert | Tagged baking, cake, chocolate, cinnamon, cinnamon chips, dessert, espresso powder | 12 Comments

Carrot Cake

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Christina

Yesterday was my birthday and we celebrated like we do every January 1st, with pork and sauerkraut for good luck and a favorite dessert! This year my cake was super special. No one else in my family enjoys baking as much … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Dessert | Tagged Andrew, baking, cake, carrots, cinnamon, cream cheese, cream cheese frosting, dessert, pecans | 49 Comments

Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Christina

This cheesecake is inspired by those delicious Turtle candies you see around the holiday season. This time of year I always start to crave those turtle candies. Every Christmas growing up I could count on a box of turtles being hidden in my stocking. … Continue reading →