Moist carrot cake swirled with tangy cheesecake — these carrot cake cheesecake bars combine two beloved desserts into one irresistible treat. Ideal for springtime gatherings and Easter. Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a classic spring dessert: tender cake, warm spices and tangy frosting. These carrot cake cheesecake bars keep the familiar flavors but … Read more

These delicious Oreo brownies are extra fudgy and slightly gooey with crinkly tops. They’re filled with Oreo cookies and finished with more Oreos on top. Made from scratch and surprisingly easy to prepare. This post was updated August 17, 2022 with new photos, tips and a slightly adjusted recipe for even gooier brownies. If you … Read more

These chocolate sugar cookie bars are tender and soft with a rich chocolate flavor and a creamy chocolate buttercream. Easier than cut-out cookies, they’re perfect for chocolate lovers. I love sugar cookies and bars, so I adapted my frosted sugar cookie bars into a double chocolate version. If you enjoy chocolate, this recipe delivers a … Read more

This easy red velvet cake is fluffy and moist, topped with cream cheese frosting, and has a beautiful red color. It delivers the classic red velvet flavor—slightly tangy with a subtle hint of cocoa. Simple to make and delicious, this recipe is perfect as a 9×13 sheet cake. This post was updated February 1, 2026 … Read more

These zucchini chocolate chip muffins are extremely moist and tender, scented with warm spices and filled with plenty of chocolate chips. The zucchini melts into the batter as they bake, leaving soft, cake-like muffins that taste like a warm slice of zucchini bread—delicious straight from the oven! If you enjoy zucchini bread, these muffins are … Read more

Cold, creamy Dark Chocolate Raspberry Frozen Yogurt. With no refined sugars & made without an ice cream maker, this no-churn frozen yogurt is the perfect way to cool off! Sometimes I struggle with wants versus needs. Do I want tickets to see Britney Spears in Vegas? Absolutely. Do I need to spend a lot of … Read more

These chocolate chip cheesecake bars are a dream for cookie lovers: a thick graham-cracker crust, a smooth cheesecake center, and a chocolate chip cookie-dough topping. Baked in an 8×8-inch pan, they’re simple to make and impressive to serve. A Note from Fiona Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars – Why You’ll Love This Recipe This recipe combines … Read more

This super-moist, spiced gingerbread cake topped with cream cheese frosting is ideal for the holidays. It’s easy to make and packed with warm Christmas flavors. I’m featuring this gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting on Oh Sweet Basil. The cake balances rich molasses and brown sugar with aromatic spices for a deep, comforting flavor. The … Read more

These bakery-style red velvet cookies are extra thick with slightly crisp edges and gooey centers. They deliver classic red velvet flavor and are loaded with white chocolate for richness. After experimenting with recipes for oversized, bakery-style cookies — the kind that are thick, chunky and almost gooey in the middle — I developed this red … Read more

Skip the oven and make this decadent No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake. The filling is luxuriously creamy with a deep chocolate flavor and a mousse-like texture, set on a crunchy Oreo crust and finished with whipped cream. It chills beautifully and is surprisingly simple to prepare. This post was updated May 2025 with new photos, step-by-step tips, … Read more