Bake, Don’t Buy! Easy Shabbat Worthy Cakes

I have to admit I’m guilty of having something sweet any day of the week with my morning coffee or in the late afternoon for a snack. I make a cookie, brownie or other sweet for regular weekdays, but when Shabbat or a holiday comes around it has to be something stellar! Seeing my family and guests’ faces when I serve that extra special home baked goodness makes me so happy. 

Many of the desserts I make use seasonal ingredients, since fresh is always best! I also have to confess that I still rely on a wooden spoon and at most a hand mixer, so no fancy tools needed for any of my recipes. 

So I encourage you to follow my motto of bake don’t buy and enjoy the experience all the experiences from licking the bowl, the aroma coming from the oven and most of all the smiles it brings.

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CANDIED ORANGE COCONUT CAKE

This Candied Orange Coconut Cake is a gorgeous Shabbat worthy dessert, decorated beautifully with candied orange slices and an orange glaze. With this cake, the secret is in the pudding! Vanilla pudding mix and cardamom make it incredibly fluffy and delicious- unlike anything you’ve tasted before.  

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WHOLE WHEAT LEMON OLIVE OIL SHORTBREAD

This Whole Wheat Lemon Olive Oil Shortbread, with vegan ingredient option, is such a perfect bite when you want some baked goodness to accompany your morning coffee and especially on Shabbat as a parve, healthy treat.   

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FUDGY CANDY BAR BROWNIES

If you’re in the mood for chocolate, you must try these Fudgy Candy Bar Brownies, You can choose to fill them with any type of candy bar you prefer. The end result is a chewy, fudgy, chocolate lover’s dream.  

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