Beef Macaroni Soup is an easy family dinner idea that everyone loves. Loaded with hearty ingredients like ground beef, tomatoes, olives & elbow macaroni noodles.
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Cinnamon Pie Crust Dippers
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Cinnamon Pie Crust Dippers are made with this food processor pie crust recipe that is so incredibly easy to make. Perfect for dipping in strawberry or chocolate sauce. YUM!
Herb Butter
This compound herb butter is a flavorful mixture of butter and a combination of herbs. It’s one of my favorite recipes that takes anything from a standard steak recipe to the likes of green beans or potatoes to the next level.
You can use any kind of butter that you like from the regular stick of butter in your fridge to a European-style butter from the store or a specialty shop.
Likewise, you can customize the herbs — anything from fresh parsley or fresh basil to fresh rosemary and fresh thyme work well (you can see I’m a bit of a fan of using fresh herbs, but you can use dried, too, if necessary).
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Oreo New York Cheesecake
Oreo New York Cheesecake is the easiest recipe for cheesecake you’ll find. Thick, dense & loaded with Oreo cookies, this perfect New York cheesecake is so simple, it’s positively fool-proof!
Oven Fried Chicken Thighs
Simplify your dinner with this Oven Fried Chicken that comes out crispy & delicious in about an hour. Less mess & clean up, the best-baked chicken recipe. Ever!
My mom was a baker. She did a great job making sweets. But that is where it really ended for her in the kitchen. She didn’t really cook much that I can remember & so when I got out on my own I lived on things like toast & hamburger helper. Easy stuff.
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Keep your feline friend healthy with these Active Exercises & Tips for Cats. Activities help maintain a healthy body weight, keep the muscles toned & strong, and keep the mind alert & active as well.
Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies
Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies are the perfect dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. Delicious green & white pinwheel cookies coated in rainbow sprinkles to bring you the luck of the Irish!
I love celebrating the holidays with fun food. A few years back I created these Rainbow Pinwheel Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day.
But with all that was going on, I never had the chance to share them with you before the holiday happened. So today I finally get to show you just how cute these cookies are.
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Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup
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Simple slow cooker version of the classic Italian soup Pasta e Fagioli that will rival any restaurant recipe around. Makes enough to feed a crowd, absolutely delicious.
Southwest Chicken Casserole
Southwest Chicken Casserole is a quick & easy dinner idea that the whole family will love. Loaded with everything you love about tacos, this is comfort food at it’s best.
I grew up in Southern California enjoying the flavors of the southwest all the time. I love those popular recipes from that region & we make them in our house nearly every night.
One of our absolute favorite quick & easy meals is this Southwest Chicken Casserole that is easy to make and has everyone coming back for more.
Scroll to the bottom for the Printable Recipe
Classic Shortbread Cookies
Classic Shortbread Cookies are the most delicious, buttery cookies you’ll ever make. Perfect for any holiday or occasion, these are simple & easy for all celebrations.
Instant Pot Asparagus
Quick and easy to prepare, this Instant Pot Asparagus is perfectly cooked in the Instant Pot, to retain its vibrant color and crisp texture.
Instant Pot Asparagus is a dish that’s not only quick and easy to prepare but also brings a pop of color and a burst of flavor to your table. This delicious side dish is perfectly tender, and when topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, it’s absolutely yummy!
The garlic and butter melt together, creating a savory sauce that coats the bright green asparagus spears, making every bite a perfect blend of flavors. Asparagus in the instant pot is such an easy recipe to throw together and my family loves it.
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Chicken Noodle Casserole
Easy family dinner ideas like Chicken Noodle Casserole are a great way to have comfort food fast. Amazing chicken recipes like this are always a favorite! I love how quick & easy this dinner is & how much my family loves it.
Love comfort food? What tops your list when you think of comfort food? For me, casserole & soup.
I was craving both the other day & couldn’t decide which to make. So I decided to combine the two & create this AMAZING Chicken Noodle Casserole. It was so easily put together.
Love easy chicken recipes? If you want to make a traditional but simple pot pie, check out my Easy Chicken Pot Pie recipe.
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Eclair Cake
This delightful Eclair Cake has layers of creamy vanilla pudding, and graham crackers, and is topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Replicate the flavors of a classic eclair with this easy, no-bake dessert.
Today I’ve got a dessert for you that’s so light and fluffy, with a sweet and creamy filling that melts in your mouth. All that, encased in a layer of rich chocolate frosting.
That’s what you get with Eclair cake, a no-bake marvel that combines the classic flavors of an eclair in the form of an easy-to-make cake. I’ve always loved eclairs. I mean, what’s not to love? Those fluffy little cream-filled pastries are the stuff of dreams, haha!
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Chicken Fried Rice Restaurant Style
Chicken Fried Rice Restaurant Style that is simple & easy to make. Adapt your veggies to your liking & have your favorite fried rice recipe that is better than take-out!
Cheesy Spinach Crescents
These Cheesy Spinach Crescents are an easy snack to serve for holidays. Light & fluffy crescent rolls loaded with melted cheese & spinach are delicious.
Vegan Miso Soup
Savor the authentic umami flavors of this easy Vegan Miso Soup. It’s a quick dinner to make using the Instant Pot.
Today, I’m going to share a recipe that’s close to my heart – Vegan Miso Soup. This isn’t just any soup; it’s a delightful bowl of comfort, filled with earthy shiitake mushrooms, soft cubes of tofu, and the subtle flavor of seaweed. All this is brought together by the rich, savory taste of miso.
Over the years I’ve had a lot of miso soup at different Asian restaurants. So trust me when I say that I know a good miso when I taste it. This homemade version is simple, flavorful, and satisfying.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef
Slow Cooker BBQ Beef is a simple & easy dinner recipe the whole family will love. If you love a tender cubed beef smothered in bbq sauce – this will be your new favorite meal.
Do you ever have a recipe that happens out of improvising? One day I had the hubs pull out some meat from the garage fridge for dinner.
He pulled out a package that we thought was a roast – but it was still in the bag & he didn’t verify first. I came downstairs to get it going & realized that it was stew meat, not a roast that he pulled out.
With a quick change of plans, I still tossed it in the cooker & created this Slow Cooker BBQ Beef that was absolutely scrumptious.
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5-Minute Mint Hot Fudge
5-Minute Mint Hot Fudge is easy to make dessert topping with just 3 simple ingredients. Perfect for adding to ice cream, brownies & so much more. If you love mint & chocolate, this will be your new favorite thing.
Mint Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Mint Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie is the most delicious pizookie-style dessert loaded with mint & chocolate flavor. Gather your friends, grab a spoon & be prepared for the best dessert ever!
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
Loaded with spinach & ricotta, coated with crunchy breadcrumbs & topped with marinara & mozzarella. This Spinach Stuffed Chicken Parmesan is an amazingly delicious chicken dinner recipe your whole family will love.
Homemade Corn Muffin Mix
Did you know that you can make your own homemade cornbread muffin mix? Yep, with just a handful of ingredients, you can ditch the box & have Homemade Cornbread Muffins with this Homemade Corn Muffin Mix.
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Craft Room & Office Tour 2018
Craft Room & Office Tour 2018 shows some great craft room ideas for getting your space organized. If you love modern industrial with a bit of farmhouse flair, you’ll love this.
Crispy Chicken Tenders & Potato Soup
Crispy Chicken Tenders & Potato Soup is a great dinner for a cozy night in. It’s a simple & easy meal that everyone loves & is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Is it still chilly where you are? We keep getting little hints of spring around here, but then winter comes on back.
That means I am still wanting to stay indoors as much as possible.
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Homemade Brown Sugar
Did you know that you can make your own brown sugar? Yep, with just 2 ingredients & about 10 minutes, you can have Homemade Brown Sugar! No more last-minute runs to the store.
Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
A take on classic American comfort food, this creamy and filling chicken macaroni and cheese is an easy weeknight dinner for a whole family.
An easy mac and cheese recipe with juicy tender chicken breast meat is such a staple homecooked meal in many households. You can’t really mess it up, and you also don’t need to be an extraordinary cook to make it taste better.
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Valentine Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Show your love for your sweetie with these adorable & delicious Valentine Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. Easy to make & are sure to bring big smiles to everyone!
Quarter Pound Chocolate Chip Cookies
Quarter Pound Chocolate Chip Cookies are an easy to make, soft & chewy cookie recipe to WOW the crowd. Truly 1/4 pound of buttery, chocolaty goodness.
I love a good chocolate chip cookie. I have so many recipes that I have been making for so many years. A good portion of them requires chilling for at least several hours if not overnight.
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Boudin King Cake
Boudin King Cake is a savory twist on the classic Mardi Gras tradition. It blends the rich flavors of authentic Louisiana boudin sausage with the sweet allure of traditional king-cake pastry.
Hey friends! Get ready to add some Cajun flair to your Mardi Gras festivities with a dish that’s a real game-changer – Boudin King Cake! Imagine biting into a golden brown, flaky crescent roll dough, filled with the savory goodness of crumbled boudin sausage and melted pepper jack cheese.
Topped with a sweet and spicy pepper jelly glaze, crispy bacon, and vibrant green onions, this king cake is a mouthwatering masterpiece perfect for any Southern Louisiana celebration.
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Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Kahlua Ganache
Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Kahlua Ganache is the perfect red velvet cake recipe for your Valentine’s Day. This is sure to bring big smiles from your sweetie this holiday.
Have you had enough red velvet yet? No- me neither??? I was going through all the boxes of cake pans I shipped home from my mom’s house & really wanted to make a cake with one of them.
I only had one bundt pan prior to the arrival of the boxes so I was itching to try out one of her pans to see if I would have a better result. This Red Velvet Bundt Cake w/ Kahlua Ganache turned out delicious!
Since it is inching closer to Valentine’s Day I had to make a Red Velvet Bundt & then I decided to top it with a Chocolate Ganache instead of cream cheese frosting.
But not just any chocolate ganache would do. I decided to give it a little extra love & create something special.
Red Velvet Bundt Cake
I don’t know about you, but red velvet is a must-make this time of year. Don’t get me wrong, we enjoy it year-round.
But when we are coming up on Valentine’s Day – we are in red velvet overload around here.
I had to add a little coconut & sprinkles on top.
Red Velvet Cake Recipe
I love a dense cake that doesn’t crumble or fall apart. This is the absolute perfect consistency- dense but not heavy (if that makes any sense)
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If you can- just let that ganache just drizzle & drip all over the place.
Not too much- but this was the perfect amount without overwhelming the flavor of the cake.
More Great Red Velvet Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Mini Loaves
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
- Red Velvet Cupcakes
- Red Velvet Cookie Dough
- Frostbitten Red Velvet Brownie Bites
- Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies
- Valentine Red Velvet Brownies
- Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
- Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
- Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Red Velvet Fudge
- 3-Layer Red Velvet Cake
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Here are some commonly asked questions
What is the best way to store leftover red velvet cake?
Because of the ganache on this cake, I recommend placing it in an airtight container or wrapping it with plastic wrap and keeping it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
How many can this serve?
It will really depend on how you slice the cake. We are able to have enough for the 5 of us for at least 2 days – sometimes more depending on how we potion things out. But you could definitely get at least 12 slices out of this cake.
Can the ganache be made without the Kahlua?
Yes – if you don’t want to add Kahlua to this recipe – you can use vanilla extract instead.
Don’t miss these other great bundt cake recipes!
- Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cheesecake Filling
- Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
- Vanilla Bundt Cake
- Banana Coconut Bundt Cake
- 4th of July Cake
- Apple Cider Donut Cake
- Bourbon Cake
- Rum Cake
- Lemon Blueberry Swirl Bundt Cake
- St. Patrick’s Day Cake
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Why do you add vanilla extract?
Vanilla extract is a common flavoring found in most baked good recipes and frequently found in cookies too. It adds a certain depth to the flavor of the recipe that extends beyond a more “bready” taste.
Can I use a vanilla substitute instead of vanilla extract?
Yes. Vanilla essence does not provide quite the same flavor as regular vanilla extract. However, it is a good alternative.
Can this be made with cream cheese frosting instead?
Of course, it can! If you prefer cream cheese frosting with your red velvet cake – try this cream cheese frosting recipe here.
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HOW DO YOU MAKE Red Velvet Bundt Cake?
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Then spray a bundt pan with Bakers Joy – I highly recommend this product, especially for bundt cakes. OR you can heavily grease the pan and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
- In the mixer bowl – beat together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food color, vanilla & vinegar.
- Next add in the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda & salt.
- Beat on medium until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan & bake for 45-60 minutes or until the toothpick test is clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before removing from the pan.
- Once cool- invert onto a serving plate & then make the ganache.
What is the difference between Dutch-process cocoa powder and regular cocoa powder?
So Dutch-processed cocoa powder is also referred to as alkalized cocoa. This powder starts with cocoa beans that have been washed in an alkaline solution of potassium carbonate, also used in the production of soap and glass.
By doing this, it neutralizes the acidity of the beans, making the beans neutral. This is important because when they are neutral, they do not react with baking soda. Instead, it is often paired with baking powder.
So – long story short – using regular cocoa powder vs Dutch-process cocoa powder will yield a completely different rise and texture to any recipe you are making.
So I highly recommend paying close attention to the type of cocoa powder called for in each recipe and sticking to it for that reason.
Kahlua Ganache
HOW DO YOU MAKE Kahlua Ganache?
- Place chocolate, heavy cream, butter, and Kahlua in a medium-sized saucepan & cook over medium heat.
- Whisk to combine ingredients until it is all completely melted & combined into a thick silky consistency. DO NOT allow to boil.
- Remove from heat & immediately drizzle the ganache over the cake.
- Store the remaining ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Top with sprinkles & coconut if desired.
How do I properly measure the flour?
The official way is to spoon the flour into the measuring cup & level off. This makes sure the flour isn’t packed tightly into your measuring cup, adding more than you need, as that will make your recipe too dry.
However – if you fluff your flour with a spoon, then gently scoop the flour into the measuring cup, taking care to not pack the flour – that should work for this recipe.
Can I use a sugar substitute?
I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.
To make Red Velvet Bundt Cake you will need…
- vegetable oil
- buttermilk
- eggs
- red food color
- vanilla extract
- white vinegar
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- dutch process cocoa powder – not regular cocoa powder
- baking soda
- salt
- Sweetened Coconut to sprinkle on top
- Valentine Sprinkles
Can I use a gluten-free flour?
I’m not sure just yet. I have been meaning to give this a try but haven’t had a chance. If you do try this, I would recommend using a 1:1 flour like this one as I don’t believe it would require additional ingredients that are typically called for when trying to make baked recipes in a gluten-free version. Please come back & tell me how it turned out.
To make Kahlua Ganache you will need…
- dark chocolate – finely chopped
- heavy cream
- unsalted butter
- Kahlua
Can this red velvet bundt cake be frozen?
Yes, I do it often. Just make sure to wrap it tightly with plastic wrap before freezing. I recommend freezing the cake without the ganache and adding that fresh once you are ready to serve the cake.
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Products I love when making this red velvet cake recipe…
This red velvet cake recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made red velvet cake before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this cake recipe.
- red food color
- dutch process cocoa powder – not regular cocoa powder
- Valentine Sprinkles
- saucepan
- Baker’s Joy
- bundt pan
- mixer
- spatulas
- cake plate
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Red Velvet Bundt Cake w/Kahlua Ganache
Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Kahlua Ganache is the perfect red velvet cake recipe for your Valentine’s Day. This is sure to bring big smiles from your sweetie this holiday.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Cake
- 1¼ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp red food color
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp dutch process cocoa powder not regular cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- Sweetened Coconut to sprinkle on top
- Valentine Sprinkles
Ganache
- 9 ounces dark chocolate – finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Kahlua
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray bundt pan with Bakers Joy – I highly recommend this product, especially for bundt cakes. OR you can heavily grease the pan and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
- In the mixer bowl – beat together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food color, vanilla & vinegar.
- Add in flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda & salt.
- Beat on medium until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan & bake for 45-60 minutes or until the toothpick test is clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before removing from the pan.
- Once cool- invert onto a serving plate & then make the ganache.
Ganache
- Place chocolate, heavy cream, butter and kahlua in a medium-sized saucepan & cook over medium heat.
- Whisk to combine ingredients until it is all completely melted & combined into a thick silky consistency. DO NOT allow to boil.
- Remove from heat & immediately drizzle the ganache over the cake.
- Store remaining ganache in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Top with sprinkles & coconut if desired.
Cheesy Spinach Wontons – In Just 15 Minutes
Cheesy Spinach Wontons made quick & easy in about 15 minutes. This simple air fryer recipe makes this delicious appetizer effortless for game day, holidays & parties!
My friends, I think I have found my new favorite thing. We make wontons a lot for game day & they are over the top delicious.
But then this weekend I created these Cheesy Spinach Wontons in the AirFryer & I’m head over heels in love.
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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a simple & easy slow cooker recipe perfect for the big game. Serve on a hoagie roll, over rice, or as an appetizer. Perfectly delicious!
Sweet and sour meatballs are a popular dish that consists of meatballs cooked in a tangy and sweet sauce. The meatballs are usually made from ground beef or pork, mixed with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings.
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Beary Sweet Printable Valentines
Say Happy Valentine’s Day in an adorable way with these Beary Sweet Printable Valentines. Print & exchange or add them as a tag to a bag full of gummi bears for added cuteness.
