Rachael Ray

Mixed Fruit Pavlova

Blogger Christina shares this delicious summer dessert recipe with us!

"I fell in love with Pavlovas a few years ago after tasting one fresh out of the test kitchen at Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine. Normally I’m not a fruit dessert kinda gal. Chocolate is and always will be my 'thing' but the Pavlova is special. Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert with a crisp crust and soft, light inside. It’s often served topped with a layer of fresh whipped cream and macerated fresh berries. It’s light and refreshing and honestly the perfect ending to any summer meal."

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Monday Night Chocolate Cake

This is the perfect Monday dessert: made in one bowl and baked in a loaf pan. You can choose to top with powdered sugar. Or whipped cream. Or ice cream. Or berries. Or all of the above. I think it would be completely acceptable to toast it with some peanut butter for a snack – or let's be honest, breakfast. Adapted from a Smitten Kitchen recipe.

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Chocolate Cardamom Cake with Coffee Whipped Cream

Inspired by the cardamom-infused tea and coffee that is popular in Iran and Turkey, this cardamom cake is garnished with a rich coffee cream. Mashed potatoes are baked into the cake to give it a dense and creamy texture. The recipe calls for a combination of fava bean and tapioca flours, in order to make it gluten free, but you can replace those with regular white flour, if desired. The cake is done when the center springs back against your fingers; any longer and the edges will be dry.

Wonderfully fresh and delightful recipes are in Louisa Shafia's latest cookbook, The New Persian Kitchen. Beautiful colors, intense flavors and nutritious ingredients are found in all the dishes.

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Glazed Cake Doughnuts

It’s hard to achieve a moist cake doughnut, but with the use of Sara Lee® All Butter Pound Cake slices, this doughnut is moist and tender.

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Cake Shakes

This German chocolate cake shake is a fun variation on the classic dessert, and the Sara Lee® Double Chocolate Pound Cake in this recipe makes this shake so decadent and delicious. Be sure to make extra!

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Key Lime Ice Box Cake

This Ice Box Cake is super easy to make with the use of the Sara Lee® individually wrapped All Butter Pound Cake slices. The bright citrusy key lime compliments the sweet and buttery original pound cake flavor nicely. This is a perfect spring time dessert.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

I am a fan of any chocolate+peanut butter dessert. But these cupcakes are especially moist and chocolate-y with a rich and creamy peanut butter frosting that would be delicious spread on brownies or a layer cake – or enjoyed with a spoon from a bowl!

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Jumbo Coffee Cake Muffins

I made these muffins on a Saturday morning and they were moist and delicious – definitely bakery quality. Two thumbs up. Note the layer of streusel in the middle of the muffin – it's a shame to waste it all on the topping!

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Triple Layer Oreo Cake

This Oreo cake is the best Oreo you will ever taste – I've made it a few times for birthdays and special occasions and while it’s time consuming, it’s worth the effort. You can make the Oreo filling as well as the cake layers a day or so in advance and store in the fridge (wrapped tightly in plastic wrap) until you are ready to assemble. Recipe modified from BeantownBaker.com.

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Birthday Cookie Cake

A giant chocolate chip cookie cake will be a hit for birthdays and couldn't be easier!

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