Category: Dessert

Raspberry & Rum Coconut Loaf

Raspberry & Rum Coconut Loaf

When you describe something as a “loaf” it tends to throw out an image of something bland, boring and basic.  This loaf is anything but!  Sitting in the same category as banana bread, my Raspberry and Rum Coconut Loaf is sweet, moist and rather decadent.…

Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Cream Frosting

Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Cream Frosting

If you know a chocolate fiend, or you are one yourself, this dessert is for you! The cake itself is rich, moist and fudgy, while the frosting is creamy and sweet with the surprise hint of Irish Cream.  Best of all, it is simple to…

Pina Colada Cupcakes

Pina Colada Cupcakes

If you have seen my recipe for Gin & Tonic Cupcakes, you will know that I love turning cocktails into cupcakes.  Today’s delicious concoction replicates a Piña Colada, which could be the best drink to ever hit the beach side.   Piña Coladas are a sweet…

Coconut Rum Balls

Coconut Rum Balls

I don’t know about you, but the term “rum balls” makes me giggle every time I say it!  These tasty treats are typically thought of as a Christmas dessert, but I think they are great any time of the year.  Just replace spiced rum with…

Bailey’s Cream Cheese Brownies

Bailey’s Cream Cheese Brownies

Irish cream liqueur is truly a gift from the gods.  If you have never tasted it, please do me a favour and run to the store now and buy yourself a bottle.  It’s delicious on the rocks during a summer day or – my favourite…

Vodka Lemon Bars

Vodka Lemon Bars

Lemon desserts have always been my go-to, even as a child. I remember my mom used to sneak a lemon-filled doughnut into my lunchbox every year on my birthday and still surprises me with one anytime I am home.  Therefore, it is no surprise that…

Gin & Tonic Cupcakes

Gin & Tonic Cupcakes

To start off, I have to admit that this recipe has a few steps and an array of ingredients – although most you will likely already have in your pantry (or liquor cabinet).  Because of this, I wouldn’t necessarily bust these out to eat by…

Guinness Banana Bread

Guinness Banana Bread

Saint Patrick’s Day 2020 was one of the strangest, soberest and surreal St. Paddy’s day in history due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Stuck at home, unable to attend any parades or take down any pints in the pub, my husband and I turned to canned Guinness to…