This Oreo cake is fluffy, indulgent, and ideal for cookies-and-cream fans. It features layers of moist white cake studded with chopped Oreo pieces and finished with a rich cookies-and-cream frosting made from crushed Oreos (wafers and filling). This from-scratch recipe can be baked as a 2-layer, 3-layer, or a 9×13-inch cake. Why You’ll Love This … Read more
Chocolate, pancakes & cookies – oh my! Here are the Top Recipes of 2016 on Just So Tasty. Can you believe the year is already ending? Whether you’re celebrating or quietly stunned, 2017 is almost here. Looking back, 2016 felt low-key for me: lots of chocolate, cozy sweatpants, and experimenting with headstands in yoga for … Read more
Mini fruit tarts with buttery pastry, creamy vanilla filling, and fresh berries. This recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for entertaining. These mini fruit tarts are simple to make and look delightful on any dessert tray. The base is a flaky, buttery pastry—using frozen pastry sheets keeps the process quick and consistent. The filling … Read more
This classic rum-soaked cake is made from scratch and finished with a buttery rum sauce. Tender, flavorful and the perfect homemade version of a holiday favorite. My aunt first convinced me that rum cake was worth making. One Christmas she baked a golden, incredibly moist Bacardi-style rum cake with a noticeable but balanced rum flavor. … Read more
Chocolate zucchini bread that’s wonderfully moist, not overly sweet, and studded with chocolate chips. The grated zucchini melts into the batter as it bakes, leaving a tender, chocolatey loaf—perfect for using fresh garden zucchini. This post was updated July 26, 2022 with new photos and recipe tips This chocolate zucchini bread is one of the … Read more
Chocolate confetti squares are a simple, retro no‑bake dessert made with just four ingredients. They’re soft and chewy with a rich chocolate and peanut butter base and sweet, fluffy marshmallows throughout. A few months ago I shared my favorite confetti squares recipe. You may know these as peanut butter marshmallow squares or butterscotch marshmallow squares … Read more
This easy blondie recipe yields chewy, slightly gooey bars that are utterly addictive. Stir in chocolate chips, M&Ms, walnuts, or any mix-ins you prefer—these blondies are versatile and a great alternative to brownies. One bowl, no mixer required. Updated October 11, 2024 with new photos and recipe tips What is a Blondie? Blondies are rich, … Read more
These Mint Nanaimo Bars are a refreshing twist on the classic Canadian treat. Completely no-bake, they feature a chewy chocolate base, a creamy peppermint filling, and a smooth chocolate topping. Nanaimo bars are a beloved Canadian dessert named for Nanaimo, British Columbia. I recently shared a classic Nanaimo bar recipe, but this mint version was … Read more
These Apple Oatmeal Crumb Bars are ideal for autumn. Made with a brown sugar oat base, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a crunchy oat crumble — they’re extraordinary with a drizzle of salted caramel and a scoop of ice cream! I believe in the power of an apple a day — and these Apple Oatmeal Crumb Bars … Read more
The perfect dessert for apple season – these apple crisp bars have a shortbread crust, cinnamon apples, and an oatmeal crumble on top. They’re wonderful with a drizzle of caramel or a scoop of ice cream. If the crunchy topping is your favorite part of apple crisp, you’ll love these apple crisp bars. A buttery … Read more