Eclairs

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 50-60 minutes Pastry Materials: 1 cup flour Pinch of salt ½ cup water ½ whole milk ½ cup unsalted butter 4 eggs at room temperature Cream Materials: 2 cups whole milk 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 2/3 cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch Pinch of salt 4 egg yolks at room…

Lemon Loaf

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45-50 minutes Materials: 1 ½ cups flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda Pinch of salt ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs ½ cup mascarpone cheese softened at room temperature ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon Juice…

Box Cake Sugar Cookies

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 9-11 minutes Materials: 1 white cake box mix 1/2 cup neutral oil 2 large eggs Sprinkles of your choice Process: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with some parchment paper (makes between 14-16 cookies). In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the…

Strawberry Poke Cake

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: Depends on brand of box cake Materials: 1 white cake box mix (plus all ingredients listed on box) 2 strawberry jello packets (each 3oz) 2 cups how water 1 cup cold water 2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tbsp. powdered sugar 8-10 fresh strawberries (optional) Process: Bake the cake…

Cannoli Cupcakes

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: Varies depending on box mix Materials: 1 box white or yellow cake mix (plus what box calls for i.e. eggs,oil,water) 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup powdered sugar divided 2 tsp vanilla extract divided 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips. (Additional for garnishing top)…

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 20-22 minutes Materials: 3 cups old fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt 1 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 cup butterscotch chips…