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Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns with Date and Walnut Filling
With fall in full swing, and Halloween and Samhain only a day away, it’s time to break out the pumpkin spice buns. Now, I’ve made plenty of sweet breads on the blog before ( pumpkin chocolate babka, cinnamon walnut challah, and orange and cardamom sweet rolls to name a few), most of which are heavily spiced and heavily festive. This one is no exception. I like what I like, okay? This recipe, however, is the first on the blog to feature the look, technique, and texture of a classic cinnamon roll (think Cinnabon). While it’s nothing fancy, it is something that can be tricky to get just right, especially when…
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The Best Banana Nut Muffins {Ever}
The Best Banana Nut Muffins (Ever) For the Batter: 1 1/3 c. all purpose flour 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 1/3 c. coconut oil, melted 3-4 overripe bananas, mashed 1/3 c. Greek yogurt 1 egg 3/4 c. finely chopped walnut or pecans 1 t. cinnamon (opt) For Streusel Topping: 1/4 c. butter (cold and cut into small cubes) 1/4 c. flour 1/3 c. brown sugar 1 t. cinnamon 1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts or pecans To make streusal topping: Add all streusal ingredients to a small bowl and mix with a fork or with your fingers until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs. Set…
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Irish Coffee Layer Cake
Irish coffee. The cocktail that every coffee shop in Ireland offers– even in establishments where no other alcohol is served. Because they actually drink it in the morning, apparently. That’s Ireland. While don’t have the Irish blood or tolerance to allow me to have even plain coffee in the morning, let alone coffee with whiskey, I will absolutely have them both for dessert. But obviously I’m going to add chocolate. And, well, cake. I’m going to make it a cake. I honestly think this is one of the best first-try recipes I’ve ever invented. It’s based off of the chocolate cake recipe from my Dark Chocolate Cake with Blood Orange…
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