Mississippi Mud Cake

I used to make Mississippi Mud Cake quite a bit when I was in college, before I really got into baking.  I had a recipe from Southern Living that I tried for Thanksgiving dessert one year and made it a few times afterward, but not again until now.  I was in the mood for baking [...]

Cherry Fudge Brownie Torte

For the longest time, I never liked cherries, but I’m starting to come around a little bit.  This dessert  appeals to me more now than it would have a year or more ago.  It’s a pretty simple dessert, consisting of a brownie made in a springform pan and the topping.  Out of cheapness, I used [...]

Espresso Cheesecake Brownies (TWD)

I’ve been wanting to make these brownies for a while, so I was happy to see that they were chosen this week.  I love coffee desserts (though I don’t drink coffee), so I knew I would love these.  I made some really good cheesecake brownies last year, and wanted to see how these would compare.  [...]

Brownie Buttons (TWD)

When I saw these in Dorie’s book, I thought they were so cute.  I wasn’t sure how they would come out.  I thought they may have been more about looks than taste.  Still, since I have loved all of the brownies I have tried from Dorie’s book so far, I figured these would be great [...]

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

I have been a fan of Bailey’s ever since I made the Chocolate Domino Cakes back in May.  I just love the flavor, and it’s great in chocolate desserts.  I have had these brownies on my mind for a while now, and just couldn’t wait any longer!  I cut the recipe in half and made [...]

Katherine Hepburn Brownies (TWD)

This week we’re making another one of Dorie’s brownies.  These are a tribute to the late actress Katherine Hepburn, who loved them.  I love brownies and was excited about trying these.  This was a simple, straightforward brownie recipe.  One aspect of this recipe that stood out to me was that it contained cocoa powder and [...]

Chipster-Topped Brownies (TWD)

I have been eyeing these brownies since I first got Dorie’s book.  I am a major dough eater, and there is nothing better than dough from chocolate cookie dough.  I am also a huge fan of any kind of brownie.  And now you’re telling me that there’s a dessert where I can have both?  Count [...]

Turbo-Charged Brownies with Praline Topping

There is no picture of these brownies in The Pastry Queen, but I knew from the title that I had to make them.  I guess I’m a sucker for anything with the word “praline” in it.  I thought the combination of flavors sounded really good.  These brownies have a little bit of coffee in them, [...]

Tuesdays with Dorie: Caramel-Peanut-Brownie Cake

I’ve been waiting for this to be chosen for a long time!  When it was my turn to pick the recipe back in March, I went back and forth between this and the Snickery Squares, which I ultimately chose.  I hoped that someone would choose this one soon.  I was so excited to see that [...]

Brownie Mosaic Cheesecake

Finally, a cheesecake I am in love with!  I love dessert, but cheesecake is not one of my favorites.  The minute I saw this recipe on Smitten Kitchen, however, I knew I must make it.  The thought of brownies mixed in the cheesecake batter and the chocolate cookie crust made me think that this would [...]