Carrot Cake

March 1, 2021 by madi

Carrot Cake – This simple sheet cake version of a classic carrot cake is the perfect easy spring dessert! Topped with cream cheese frosting, this carrot cake is perfect!

Carrot Cake

One of my favorite spring desserts to make is carrot cake. I love spice cake and the addition of carrots and a bit of yummy cream cheese frosting on top really makes it so perfect. Something I have come to terms with when I make homemade cakes is that I just don’t have the dedication to make fancy, multi-layered cakes. I like just sticking to a good old sheet cake that can be made in a large sheet pan or glass casserole dish. It ends up tasting just as good but it is much more approachable for home bakers!

Now I actually made this carrot cake for my birthday this year so I made sure to decorate it well. I dusted it with ground cinnamon and sprinkled a batch of maple cinnamon candied walnuts on top of the cake and then I put cinnamon sticks and a bit of salted caramel sauce on top of my piece because it just made it look extra special.

Common Questions About Making Carrot Cake

What is a carrot cake?

A carrot cake is a spiced cake with shredded carrots cooked into it along with walnuts or raisins (depending on preference).

What kind of frosting is on a carrot cake?

Usually, you will find cream cheese frosting on a carrot cake.

How long does a carrot cake last?

I would say about 3 days in the refrigerator if the frosting is on it but you keep the frosting separate, it will last a few extra days.

What can I top a carrot cake with?

When I serve carrot cake, I like to top it with a dusting of cinnamon and chopped maple cinnamon walnuts.

Why does a carrot cake have no butter?

Carrot cakes are an oil based cake rather than a butter based cake which helps keep it moist.

What else can I add to a carrot cake?

Popular mix-ins include walnuts, pecans, pineapple, or even raisins.

What other carrot cake desserts can I make?

There are many other spins on classic carrot cake including –

Carrot Cake Truffles
Carrot Cake Blondies
Carrot Coffee Cake
Carrot Cake Bars
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Carrot Cake Muffins

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Yield: 12 Servings

Carrot Cake

Name: Carrot Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1/4 cup butter (softened); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 large eggs (room temperature); 1 cup canola oil; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups shredded carrots; 1 cup walnuts (chopped, optional)

Carrot Cake - This simple sheet cake version of a classic carrot cake is the perfect easy spring dessert! Topped with cream cheese frosting, this carrot cake is perfect!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

Carrot Cake

4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded carrots
1 cup walnuts (chopped, optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x14" pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, oil, and sugar until smooth. Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until well combined. Stir in carrots and walnuts before transferring into the pan.
Place in oven to bake for about 35-40 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick into it and it comes out clean. Let fully cool.
While the cake is cooling, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla for the frosting. Add the sugar in 1 cup at a time, mixing until fully combined.
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread frosting on the cake and decorate as desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

February 26, 2021 by madi

No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream – The easiest vanilla ice cream recipe ever! Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this ice cream tastes so good!

No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Vanilla bean ice cream is something that I always have on hand because of how versatile and yummy it is. Whether it is in a milkshake, sundae, float, frappuccino, or just a simple bowl of ice cream, it is so tasty. Now my secret to making the perfect vanilla bean ice cream at home is that I only make no churn ice cream. It makes making ice cream SO easy! The process of making it is literally less than 10 minutes and the hardest part is just waiting for it to freeze because being patient is hard.

Now this recipe makes about 4 servings so you can always double it if you want more. Feel free to add in mix-ins before freezing such as chopped Reese’s cups, chocolate sauce, or even frozen strawberries to jazz it up!

Common Questions About Making Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

What is vanilla bean ice cream?

Vanilla bean ice cream is a simple no bake, frozen dessert made with just 3 ingredients – heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla bean paste.

What is the difference between vanilla ice cream and vanilla bean ice cream?

Vanilla ice cream is typically just flavored using vanilla extract while vanilla bean ice cream is made with real vanilla beans which give it the tiny black speckles in it.

What does no churn mean?

No churn means that you don’t use a dedicated ice cream maker and that the recipe likely doesn’t contain eggs. It’s an easier process for a home cook to master and be able to make without getting special equipment.

What other types of ice cream can I make?

There are so many different types of homemade ice cream to make! Some of my favorites include –

Green Tea Ice Cream
Lavender Earl Grey Ice Cream
Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Strawberry Ice Cream
Cake Batter Ice Cream
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Coffee Ice Cream

What can I use vanilla ice cream in?

Vanilla bean ice cream is so versatile and can be used in so many different things! I love using it in –

What can I top vanilla bean ice cream with?

Some of my favorite ice cream toppings are –

Chocolate Sauce
Salted Caramel Sauce
White Chocolate Sauce
Maple Cinnamon Candied Walnuts
Honey Roasted Almonds
Sprinkles
Butterscotch Sauce
Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Dulce de Leche
Crushed Oreos
Chocolate Chips

Yield: 4 Servings

No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream - The easiest vanilla ice cream recipe ever! Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this ice cream tastes so good!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using a stand or hand mixer until firm peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
Fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean paste.
Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
When the ice cream has fully hardened, serve.

Notes

*Vanilla bean paste can be substituted for 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or the caviar from 2 vanilla beans.

*Freezing for six hours is a minimum, overnight is preferred.

*If you have a plastic ice cream container, use that in place of the loaf pan. It will result in a smoother, creamier ice cream.

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Chocolate Fudge

February 24, 2021 by madi

Chocolate Fudge – The easiest fudge recipe ever! Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this fudge recipe is so tasty and simple to make.

Chocolate Fudge

Being a Michigander, fudge is in my blood. I have so many memories of being in Mackinac and getting fudge from local shops that seemed to have every flavor under the sun. While going to a fudge shop is always fun, sometimes I don’t have 4 hours free to go up to one so I have to settle for making it at home! Now homemade fudge can really give the stuff in shops a run for it’s money because it’s just that good and SO easy to make!

There are basically two schools of thought behind homemade fudge – sweetened condensed milk or cooking the sugar, cream, and butter. I am of the group who prefers sweetened condensed milk because it makes making fudge fool-proof and super easy. I burnt my sugar the one time I tried the other method and it just wasn’t worth it.

Another important part of this recipe is that you refrigerate the fudge until it is fully set. If you look back at my red velvet fudge post, you can see the lines where each piece of fudge was cut aren’t quite as smooth and crisp as my chocolate fudge. That’s because that one wasn’t 100% set because I was impatient. Don’t be impatient! It will just look a whole lot nicer if you just wait about 3 hours until the fudge sets before digging into it.

Common Questions About Making Chocolate Fudge

How do you make homemade fudge?

Do I have to use sweetened condensed milk?

No, many fudge recipes call for a mixture of sugar and cream but I found that I burned the sugar too easily and that the fudge turned out much more consistent with sweetened condensed milk.

Can I decorate chocolate fudge?

Of course! While I didn’t in the fudge pictured, you could totally drizzle white chocolate, chocolate, peanut butter, etc or top it with festive sprinkles.

What kind of chocolate chips can I use?

I used semi-sweet chocolate chips but you could always substitute those in for white chocolate or even a dark chocolate if you prefer that.

What other types of fudge can I make?

There are so many fudge options! Some of my favorites include –

Peanut Butter Fudge
Red Velvet Fudge
Maple Fudge
Caramel Fudge
Buckeye Fudge
Nutella Fudge

How long will fudge last?

About 3 months in the freezer.

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Yield: 16 Servings

Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate Fudge – The easiest fudge recipe ever! Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this fudge recipe is so tasty and simple to make.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Line a 8x8" pan with aluminum foil and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Stir continuously until chocolate chips are fully melted.
Remove from heat and transfer to the lined pan and spread it evenly.
Refrigerate for 3+ hours or until fudge is completely firm.
Remove fudge from pan and slice into pieces before serving.

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Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

February 22, 2021 by madi

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies – An easy dessert made with just 3 ingredients! These cookies are so tasty and great spring!

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Cake mix cookies might just be one of the greatest ideas ever. Now I know that it sounds crazy, using cake mix to make cookies but trust me, you end up with the perfect chewy cookies with flavors that taste exactly how they should. Now for this recipe, I used a box of lemon cake mix which gave the cookies a bright lemon flavor that tasted like spring! To make them extra fun, I drizzled a bit of white chocolate on them but you could also add some sprinkles.

Common Questions About Making Cake Mix Cookies

How can I use boxed cake mix to make cookies?

Making cookies out of boxed cake mix is just about these easiest thing ever! By using less liquid, you are able to turn the cake mix into cookies as they will be able to form together better than the loose batter that is used to make cakes. You also have to use eggs and once everything is mixed together, you can scoop the cookies onto a lined sheet pan and cook them.

Can I use other flavors of boxed cake mix?

Of course! Some of my favorite boxed varieties to use include –

Red velvet cake
Chocolate cake
Yellow cake
Carrot cake
Strawberry cake
Cherry cake
Spice cake

Can I decorate this cookies?

Sure! I personally have tried putting white chocolate chips straight into the mix before baking but you could also drizzle melted white chocolate (like I did for pictures), or even use a can of your favorite frosting on top of the cookies once they have cooled.

What else can I use lemon cake mix for?

Some of the best uses are –

Lemon Cake Truffles
Lemon Cupcakes
Lemon Rice Krispy Treats
Lemon Waffles

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Yield: 12 Servings

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Lemon Cake Mix Cookies – An easy dessert made with just 3 ingredients! These cookies are so tasty and great spring!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes

Total Time 16 minutes

Ingredients

1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 ounces)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until fully combined.
Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop cookies onto the lined sheet pan with at least 2" of space on all sides as they will expand outwards. Lightly press each cookie down.
Place in oven and cook for 11-13 minutes. Leave cookies for 5 minutes on the sheet pan before transferring to a cooling rack.

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Cake Batter Truffles

February 19, 2021 by madi

Cake Batter Truffles – A delicious treat made with just 3 simple ingredients – boxed yellow cake mix, white chocolate, and cream cheese! Perfect for any holiday or party!

Cake Batter Truffles

Over the past few months, I have spent a lot of time perfecting the art of making homemade truffles. Whether they are made with boxed cake mix, homemade cakes, pre-made cookie sandwiches, or homemade cookies, I can turn them into a real good truffle. Now what might possibly be my favorite truffle may also be one of the simplest – the cake batter truffle. I know, it sounds basic but holy cow, it’s yummy!

Now how do you make a cake batter truffle? Well, it’s super simple – make a box of yellow cake mix according to the instructions, let cool, blend together with cream cheese, roll into balls, and cover with white chocolate. That’s it! This is the perfect no-fuss dessert for any holiday or party.

Something I love about cake batter truffles is that you can really decorate them anyway that you like. Since I was really wanting spring to come, I dyed white chocolate chips pastel pink and green and drizzled it on top. You could do the same or use sprinkles for fun pops of color!

Common Questions About Making Cake Batter Truffles

Can I use chocolate instead of white chocolate?

You sure can! You could also drizzle them with white chocolate like I did for the pictures.

How should I decorate these truffles?

I used white chocolate that I melted and drizzled it on top of the truffles but you could also use sprinkles or just drizzle chocolate on top of the truffles instead. You can also add sprinkles into the truffles by transferring the combined cake and cream cheese mixture into a bowl and mixing the sprinkles in then with a spoon. Don’t mix more than you have to or else you will get streaking from the sprinkles.

Can I freeze the truffles?

Yes, freezing the truffles until you are ready to serve them works great.

What should I do if my truffle filling isn’t forming together?

If your truffles filling (yellow cake and cream cheese) is loose and isn’t forming into balls, try adding a bit more cream cheese and blending again. That helps them form together more.

Is this a no bake recipe?

Yes and no. I would lean more towards no because you do have to bake the box of cake mix before turning it in to truffles. I usually do it the night before and let it sit on the counter until morning so that it fully cools.

Do I have to use boxed cake mix?

Nope! Feel free to make a batch of your favorite yellow cake recipe.

Looking for more cake truffle recipes? Check these out!

Yield: 30 Truffles

Cake Batter Truffles

Cake Batter Truffles – A delicious treat made with just 3 simple ingredients – boxed yellow cake mix, white chocolate, and cream cheese! Perfect for any holiday or party!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 box of yellow cake mix (cooked according to the instructions on the box)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
16 ounces white chocolate chip morsels (or almond bark)

Instructions

In a food processor, blend cooked and cooled yellow cake until it becomes crumbs. Add in cream cheese and process again until its fully combined.
Using a 1" cookie scoop, roll out truffles into balls and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used up.
Place sheet pan in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up.
Once the truffles have firmed up, place white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat until melted.
Roll each truffle in white chocolate until fully coated and then transfer back to the lined sheet pan. Freezer or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Chocolate Chip Blondies

February 17, 2021 by madi

Chocolate Chip Blondies – A delicious combination of two favorite desserts – chocolate chip cookies and blondies! Made with just a few simple ingredients!

Chocolate Chip Blondies

These chocolate chip blondies might be one of the best desserts EVER. Like most people, I am a big fan of chocolate chip cookies. When I was making a batch of blondies a few weeks ago, I started to wonder if I could maybe combine those with chocolate chip cookies and have the best of both worlds in one delicious recipe. This recipe turned out just as amazing as I hoped and now I have the perfect chocolate chip blondies recipe that is loaded with the delicious caramel-y flavor that blondies have along with tons and tons of chocolate chips. I was a little lavish with the amount of chocolate chips I used (2 cups) but it was so worth it. Every bite has so many chocolate chips!

Common Questions About Making Blondies

What are blondies?

A blondie is essentially a brownie without any cocoa powder.

What do blondies taste like?

Blondies have a texture similar to brownies but with a caramel-vanilla flavor from the brown sugar and vanilla extract.

What kind of brown sugar should I use?

You can use either light or dark brown sugar. I would suggest dark brown sugar if you have it on hand because it lends even more flavor to the blondies but if you don’t have it, light brown will still be super tasty. I used light brown sugar in the blondies pictured.

What types of blondies can I make?

There are so many varieties of blondies! Some of my favorites include –

Snickerdoodle Blondies
White Chocolate Chip Blondies
Peanut Butter Blondies
Salted Caramel Blondies
Chocolate Chip Blondies
Golden Oreo Blondies

What can I serve blondies with?

I like serving blondies with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce or white chocolate sauce.

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Yield: 9 Servings

Chocolate Chip Blondies

Chocolate Chip Blondies – A delicious combination of two favorite desserts – chocolate chip cookies and blondies! Made with just a few simple ingredients!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (melted)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x9" pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed.
Transfer batter into the 9x9" pan and spread it smooth. Place in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing and serving.

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Guinness Brownies

February 15, 2021 by madi

Guinness Brownies – A delicious spin on classic boxed brownie mix made with Guinness Irish Stout! Made with just 5 ingredients, these brownies are amazing!

Guinness Brownies

With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I bought a six pack of Guinness and have been making so many different desserts and meals with it! When I was making brownies the other day, I was curious if I could substitute other liquids for water in boxed brownie mix to add more flavor to them. I directly substituted 3 tablespoons of Guinness for the 3 tablespoons of water along with the addition of a teaspoon of espresso powder and the brownies turned out perfect! Just a little hint of Guinness really took my boxed brownie mix to the next level!

Now I know, using boxed brownie mix sounds really basic but I think that it makes the process so easy and the brownies turn out nice and consistent. With the Guinness and espresso powder, no one will ever have any idea that the base is boxed brownie mix unless you tell them.

Common Questions About Making Guinness Brownies

What is Guinness?

Guinness is an Irish dry stout beer that can be commonly found at most grocery stores.

What else can I use Guinness in?

Guinness can be used in so many things but some of my favorites include-

Guinness Milkshake
Guinness Ice Cream Float
Slow Cooker Irish Ale Stew
Slow Cooker Guinness Glazed Meatballs
Guinness Cookies
Guinness Chocolate Cheesecake

What kind boxed brownie mix should I use?

Any boxed brownie will work fine. I usually stick to the basics like “fudge brownie” but just use whatever you have on hand or can find.

Can I frost these brownies?

Of course! You can either make your own frosting or use a pre-made can. Personally, I usually just put a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of caramel sauce on top.

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Yield: 9 Servings

Guinness Brownies

Guinness Brownies – A delicious spin on classic boxed brownie mix made with Guinness beer! Made with just 5 ingredients, these brownies are amazing!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 box of brownie mix (19.5 ounces)* (see notes)
1 teaspoon espresso powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Guinness beer

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x9" pan with nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until well combined. Transfer to the pan and place in oven to bake for the length of time the brownie mix says (mine was 35-40 minutes for a 9x9" pan).
Remove from oven and let cool before slicing.

Notes

* The amount of Guinness in this recipe is a direct substitute for water in the boxed brownie recipe. While most say that the recipe needs 3 tablespoons of water, confirm that before you substitute in the Guinness. If it needs more, then use more Guinness.

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Strawberry Cake Truffles

February 12, 2021 by madi

Strawberry Cake Truffles – A delicious treat made with just 3 simple ingredients – boxed strawberry cake mix, white chocolate, and cream cheese! Perfect for any holiday or party!

Strawberry Cake Truffles

I kinda love boxed strawberry chip cake mix. Something about it just tastes so comforting and yummy. After making a batch of cherry cake truffles recently, I thought it would be fun to do the same with strawberry cake mix! I love how bright and colorful they are, perfect for spring! Now you could make a homemade strawberry cake and use it in the truffles but I like the simplicity of just using the box of cake mix instead. They taste so amazing that no one will ever know!

Common Questions About Making Strawberry Cake Truffles

Can I use chocolate instead of white chocolate?

You sure can! You could also drizzle them with white chocolate like I did for the pictures.

How should I decorate these truffles?

I used white chocolate that I melted and drizzled it on top of the truffles but you could also use sprinkles or just drizzle chocolate on top of the truffles instead.

Can I freeze the truffles?

Yes, freezing the truffles until you are ready to serve them works great.

What should I do if my truffle filling isn’t forming together?

If your truffles filling (strawberry cake and cream cheese) is loose and isn’t forming into balls, try adding a bit more cream cheese and blending again. That helps them form together more.

Is this a no bake recipe?

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Yield: 30 Truffles

Strawberry Cake Truffles

Strawberry Cake Truffles – A delicious treat made with just 3 simple ingredients – boxed strawberry cake mix, white chocolate, and cream cheese! Perfect for any holiday or party!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 box of strawberry cake mix (cooked according to the instructions on the box)
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
16 ounces white chocolate chip morsels (or almond bark)

Instructions

In a food processor, blend cooked and cooled strawberry cake until it becomes crumbs. Add in cream cheese and process again until they are fully combined.
Using a 1" cookie scoop, roll out truffles into balls and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used up.
Place sheet pan in freezer for a few minutes to firm up.
Once the truffles have firmed up, place white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat until melted.
Roll each truffle in white chocolate until fully coated and then transfer back to the lined sheet pan. Freeze or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Red Velvet Fudge

February 10, 2021 by madi

Red Velvet Fudge – A bright and festive easy 4 ingredient no bake dessert perfect for any holiday or party. So tasty!

Red Velvet Fudge

This recipe is made with just 4 ingredients – chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and red food coloring. I don’t give an exact amount of red food coloring needed because I found that it really varied depending on which food coloring you are using. Trust me, you will need more than you think you will need.

Another important part of this recipe is that you refrigerate the fudge until it is fully set. I’ll be honest, I didn’t wait long enough when I made the batch pictured because…. well…. I wanted to eat it so the sides aren’t as firm as they should be. If you just are patient (or at least a little more patient than I was), yours will be firmer and prettier looking. But hey, it’ll taste just as good no matter how soft or hard it is!

Common Questions About Making Red Velvet Fudge

How do you make homemade fudge?

Making homemade fudge is super easy. All you have to do is combine a can of sweetened condensed milk, 3 cups chocolate chips, and 2 tablespoons butter in a pan, cooking until everything has melted together. The only addition this recipe has is red food coloring which you add until the fudge becomes a deep red color.

Do I have to use sweetened condensed milk?

No, many fudge recipes call for a mixture of sugar and cream but I found that I burned the sugar too easily and that the fudge turned out much more consistent with sweetened condensed milk.

Can I decorate red velvet fudge?

Of course! I decorated mine with a drizzle of white chocolate but depending on if you are making it for a holiday, you could also add some festive sprinkles.

What kind of chocolate chips can I use?

I used semi-sweet chocolate chips but you could always substitute those in for white chocolate or even a dark chocolate if you prefer that.

What other types of fudge can I make?

There are so many fudge options! Some of my favorites include –

Peanut Butter Fudge
Chocolate Fudge
Maple Fudge
Caramel Fudge
Buckeye Fudge
Nutella Fudge

How long will fudge last?

About 3 months in the freezer.

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Yield: 16 Servings

Red Velvet Fudge

Red Velvet Fudge - A bright and festive easy 4 ingredient no bake dessert perfect for any holiday or party. So tasty!

Ingredients

3 cups chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter
Red food coloring

Instructions

Line a 8x8" pan with aluminum foil and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir continuously until chocolate chips are fully melted.
Remove from heat and add red food coloring while stirring until a deep red color is reached. Transfer to the lined pan and spread it evenly.
Refrigerate for 3+ hours or until fudge is completely firm.
Remove fudge from pan and slice into pieces before serving.

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Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

February 8, 2021 by madi

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies – A fun spin on classic brownies made with a layer of cheesecake filling and a swirl of raspberry jam. A great easy dessert recipe or perfect to serve for Valentine’s Day.

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Every year, I make brownies for Valentine’s Day. Sometimes it is strawberry cheesecake brownies while other times it is peanut butter brownies but regardless of what type I make, they are always a hit. I feel like brownies and Valentine’s Day are meant to go together! For Valentine’s Day this year, I wanted to make a batch of raspberry cheesecake brownies. The thing I like about this recipe is that it can be as easy or as hard as you want it to be. For the base recipe, it is just 5 simple ingredients – brownie mix, cream cheese, sugar, egg, and raspberry jam. Super easy to make and ingredients you probably already have. Now you can get fancier by making brownies from scratch or using homemade raspberry jam but that’s totally up to you! These brownies are great as a dessert any night of the year or as a special Valentine’s Day treat!

Common Questions About Making Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

What are raspberry cheesecake brownies?

Raspberry cheesecake brownies are basic brownies with a swirl of a homemade cheesecake filling and raspberry jam.

What kind of boxed brownie mix should I use?

Any boxed brownie will work fine. I usually stick to the basics like “fudge brownie” but just use whatever you have on hand or can find.

Do I have to use boxed brownie mix?

No! You are more than welcome to use your favorite basic brownie recipe for the base. I use the boxed brownie mix because it is just so easy but it’s not necessary.

Can I use homemade raspberry jam?

Yes! If you want to use raspberry jam, I suggest THIS recipe, it’s my favorite!

What can else can I use raspberry jam in?

So many things! Some of my favorites include –

Raspberry coffee cake
Raspberry star bread
Raspberry thumbprint cookies
Raspberry oatmeal bars

Looking for more brownie recipes? Check these out!

Yield: 9 Servings

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies - A fun spin on classic brownies made with a layer of cheesecake filling and a swirl of raspberry jam. A great easy dessert recipe or perfect to serve for Valentine's Day.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

1 box of brownie mix
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 cup raspberry jam

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x9" pan with nonstick spray.
Prepare the brownie mix according to the instructions on the back of the box. Pour the brownie batter into the pan.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and egg until smooth. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter in the pan.
Heat the raspberry jam for 20 seconds in the microwave and drizzle it on top of the brownies. Using a knife or toothpick, swirl the raspberry jam around in the pan. Place the pan in the oven to bake for 50-60 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick into the brownies and it comes out clean.
Let cool before cutting and serving.

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