The Perfect Apple Pie!

If you can't tell from my last few posts, I really love fruit desserts. This is always a hit, and the crust is never soggy because I add a key ingredient, cornstarch! I have experimented with this pie- but until I decided to add a tbs of cornstarch, it was never just right. Now, whenever you slice this pie, it will hold its shape, and the crust will be flaky and soft. Also it is SO fast and easy- ENJOY!

Perfect Apple Pie

2 pie crusts, brought to room temperature

Filling:

3/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp flour

6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1 tbsp lemon juice


1. Heat oven to 425°F. Place 1 pie crust in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Press firmly against side and bottom.

2. In large bowl, gently mix all filling ingredients and spoon into the crust-lined pie plate. Top with second crust. press to seal, and flute.

3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cover edge of crust with 2- to 3-inch wide strips of foil after first 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours before serving. 

Mixed Berry Pie with Crumble Topping

So... this dessert is such a hit. It is so delicious and amazing and I don't know what else to say about it. (Except serve it with ice cream:P)
-Tay

Apple Crostata

This is one of my favorite desserts to make for many reasons: it is so fast, so easy, and SO delicious. This yummy dessert will be on the table is less that 40 minutes- it is like an apple pie but with half the work! 

The Best Chocolate Cake EVER!

This, I promise you, is the chocolate cake of all chocolate cakes. It is the moistest, richest, most amazing chocolate cake you will ever eat. Ever. Seriously. I have been making this cake for years, and everyone who tries it asks for the recipe- I promise this cake will not disappoint.

This cake is actually a devils food cake, and I pair it with my chocolate frosting. It is the only one that I ever use and it turns out perfect every time! I also drizzle some melted chocolate chips on top, and it gives a cool effect.

I think that a large part of what makes this cake so moist and amazing is the one cup of hot coffee. The batter is so thin when you make it, so please don't be scared when you see the finished product, that is exactly how it is supposed to be:)

xo- Tay

Devil's Food Cake


2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup hot coffee
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla



1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.

2. In a large mixing bowl (I use my stand mixer), sift together all of the dry ingredients. Add the oil, coffee and milk and mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and beat 2 more minutes. Expect the batter to be thin.

3.Pour into 2- 9" round pans. Bake for about 30 minutes. Cool in pans for about 15 minutes and then cool completely on racks.

NOW, LET'S FROST!

Chocolate Frosting

1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Melt the butter, and than stir in the cocoa powder. You will need either an electric mixer or a stand mixer for this, it can get tricky without one. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, and beat to a good consistency. Stir in vanilla:)

Welcome to my blog!

Hi There-
My name is Taylor and I am a total foodie. Like, I almost have a problem. I cook just about every single day, and baking is my favorite thing to do. I find that it is so fun and I wanted to start a blog to share some of my favorite recipes with you. I will definitely at certain times be sharing some cooking recipes of mine, as I do have favorites that are always crowd pleasers:)
-Tay