Banana Caramel Upside Down Cake

This cake is very easy to make. You don't need a mixer, or anything fancy (like a springform pan). You mix the cake batter in one bowl, and pour it into a cake pan that's been spread with salted caramel and sliced bananas. Bake, let rest, and turn ...

Blog: Confessions of a Chocoholic
Posted on: Jun 15, 2015 |  Original Post

Salted Caramel Doughnuts with Roasted Pecans

Ciao tutti!! I know, I know. It’s been a LONG time since I’ve posted and I’ve missed you all. Life has been nuts. Between working and building up my brand, Magic &Pasta Events and trying to juggle a social life, I have been getting ready ...

Blog: La Cucina Prima Donna
Posted on: Jun 10, 2015 |  Original Post

Salted Dulce de Leche Brownies

I made my favorite fudgy brownies, dark and intense, dolloped spoonfulls of dulce de leche on top before baking, then finished with sprinkles of flaky smoked sea salt. Each bite of dark chocolate brownie, creamy dulce de leche, and crunchy salt was ...

Blog: Confessions of a Chocoholic
Posted on: Mar 16, 2015 |  Original Post

Salted Caramel Crunch Brownies

These brownies are INTENSE. Intensely dark and fudgy. Intensely salty. Intensely sticky. Intensely crunchy. Ridiculous.The post Salted Caramel Crunch Brownies appeared first on Confessions of a Chocoholic.

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Posted on: Oct 06, 2014 |  Original Post

Salted Caramel Crunch Brownies

These brownies are INTENSE. Intensely dark and fudgy. Intensely salty. Intensely sticky. Intensely crunchy. Ridiculous.The post Salted Caramel Crunch Brownies appeared first on Confessions of a Chocoholic.

Blog: Confessions of a Chocoholic
Posted on: Oct 06, 2014 |  Original Post

Smitten Ice Cream, Hayes Valley, San Francisco

Smitten Ice Cream had a 45 minute line (comparable to Bi-Rite’s weekend lines ) and serves super smooth ice cream due to the fancy schmancy technology using liquid nitrogen. Some of the flavors are on consistant rotation, but others are ...

Blog: BakingMeHungry
Posted on: Feb 24, 2014 |  Original Post

Salted Chocolate Turtle Graham Bars

It’s February! Which means it’s almost Valentine’s Day. Which means we’re all overloading on chocolate. Do you want to make something that’s not molten chocolate cake or a red velvet brownie? Something that tastes like ...

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Posted on: Feb 02, 2014 |  Original Post

Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies

If you had to choose between pie and cake for dessert, what would you choose? I always find it hard to choose. I love cake, especially a good layer cake slathered with thick frosting. But I also love pie, especially pie with fruit and a crumbly ...

Blog: Confessions of a Chocoholic
Posted on: Nov 19, 2013 |  Original Post

Bi-Rite Creamery, Mission, San Francisco

We had to return to Bi-Rite Creamery on a gorgeous SF weekend. Not only were we craving salted caramel ice cream, but we were looking for a new flavor. Of course, many other folks had the same idea and wanted … Continue reading →

Blog: BakingMeHungry
Posted on: May 04, 2013 |  Original Post

Valentine’s Day Recipe Ideas

Some people wanna fill the world with silly love songs, and what’s wrong with that? That’s one of my favorite Paul McCartney songs, and it couldn’t be more apt for Valentine’s Day. And you know what? Sometimes I feel like ...

Blog: Confessions of a Chocoholic
Posted on: Feb 09, 2013 |  Original Post

Easy Mini Sticky Buns

Technically, these are Mini Salted Bourbon Caramel Cinnamon Sticky Buns. I know that sounds over the top. But you know me, I like over the top... And these little treats so adorable and teensy, and they are so sticky and sweet and decadent. And ...

Blog: Confessions of a Chocoholic
Posted on: Jan 30, 2013 |  Original Post

Boston Bakes Charity Bake Off

Last Tuesday, I had the fantastic opportunity to be a guest judge at a Dessert Bake Off. Yes, you read that right. I had to eat different kinds of desserts, then rate them. As you can probably guess, I was very happy to do it. I was happy to be ...

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Posted on: Oct 14, 2012 |  Original Post

Top Five Desserts in Boston and Cambridge

I often get asked for restaurant recommendations, and while I have been very fortunate to dine at some of the most excellent places here in Boston, I have a select few that are extremely close to my heart (and tummy) because they offer some pretty ...

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Posted on: Jul 25, 2012 |  Original Post

Chocolate and Beer Pairing

Chocolate, meet Beer. Now go mingle together. I've said before that I'm not a huge fan of most beers, but when I hear the words Chocolate and Beer Pairing, guess what: I become a converted beer drinker. I never would've thought of pairing chocolate ...

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Posted on: May 16, 2012 |  Original Post

East End Cupcakes, Portland

East End Cupcakes is relative new to the Fore Street Portland scene and competed on Cupcake Wars. How does the cupcakes stack up? My single sample was luscious and a little cup of pleasure. As I carried my pink cupcake … Continue reading ...

Blog: BakingMeHungry
Posted on: May 05, 2012 |  Original Post

Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe, North End, Boston Revisited

Salted caramel and its salty sweetness is one of my weaknesses and Lulu’s salted caramel cupcake is the perfect way to address the fix (previous review of Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe). The heart motif is a burst of whimsy and femininity on Salem ...

Blog: BakingMeHungry
Posted on: Mar 10, 2012 |  Original Post

Salted Caramel Brownies

After making a batch of cocoa brownies, I used the other half of the batter for salted caramel brownies. Inspired by Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe’s salted caramel cupcakes, I made a pot of caramel to add an additional layer of complexity. ...

Blog: BakingMeHungry
Posted on: Mar 07, 2012 |  Original Post

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