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One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

One-Bowl Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

We’ve all been baking banana bread a lot, right? Let’s make it more exciting! This recipe adds chocolate chips to banana bread for a fun and sweet twist. It’s soft, moist, and super easy — all in one bowl!

Ingredients Table

Ingredient Quantity
Ripe Bananas 3
Butter (melted) ⅓ cup (75 g)
Sugar ½ cup (100 g)
Egg (beaten) 1
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Baking Soda 1 teaspoon
Salt To taste
All-Purpose Flour 1½ cups (185 g)
Mini Chocolate Chips ½ cup (85 g)

Ingredient Details

Bananas: Ripe bananas are soft and sweet, perfect for baking.

Butter: Adds richness and helps make the bread soft.

Sugar: Gives the bread a sweet taste.

Egg: Helps hold the bread together and makes it moist.

Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm, sweet flavor.

Baking Soda: Helps the bread rise and become fluffy.

Salt: Brings out the other flavors.

Flour: Gives the bread its structure.

Chocolate Chips: Make the bread chocolaty and more delicious!

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Add melted butter and mix well.
  4. Add sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and flour. Stir until smooth.
  5. Mix in chocolate chips. Pour into a greased loaf pan and top with extra chips.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before cutting.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (per slice, approx.)

  • Calories: 220
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g

Cooking Tips

  • Use very ripe bananas — the more brown spots, the better!
  • Don’t overmix the batter — mix until just combined.
  • You can add nuts like walnuts for a crunchy texture.
  • Let it cool before slicing for cleaner cuts.

 

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Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Lasagna

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Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Lasagna

Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Lasagna

This easy, no-bake dessert is full of layers of lemon Oreos, blueberry cheesecake, and lemon whipped cream. It’s sweet, tangy, and perfect for spring or summer parties. Let’s make it!

Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Heavy cream 2 cups
Lemon curd (store-bought or homemade) 12 oz.
Cream cheese (softened) 3 packages (8 oz. each)
Confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup (38 g)
Blueberry jam 1 jar (13 oz.)
Fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Lemon Oreos 48 pieces
Lemon zest & fresh blueberries For topping

Ingredients Description

  • Lemon Oreos: Adds crunchy texture. If unavailable, use golden Oreos.
  • Lemon curd & jam: Store-bought versions save time, but homemade versions will add special flavor.
  • Make-ahead tip: You can prepare this dessert the day before and refrigerate it overnight.

Cooking Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside 2 cups of the whipped cream in a separate bowl and refrigerate it.
  2. Add the lemon curd to the remaining whipped cream. Mix gently and refrigerate.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add blueberry jam and lemon juice, then mix again.
  4. In a 13″ x 9″ dish, spread a thin layer of the cheesecake mixture. Add a layer of Oreos over it.
  5. Spread half the cheesecake mix on top of the Oreos. Add half the lemon curd whipped cream on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
  6. Top with the saved whipped cream. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon zest and fresh blueberries.

Nutrition Info (Estimated per serving)

  • Calories: 420
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g

Cooking Tips

  • For extra flavor, use homemade lemon curd or jam.
  • Refrigerate the dessert overnight for best results.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice cleanly through the layers.
  • Top with crushed Oreos or white chocolate chips for extra decoration.

 

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Yellow Cake

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Yellow Cake

Yellow Cake

Yellow cake is a simple and rich version of vanilla cake. It uses egg yolks for color and flavor. This recipe also includes a tasty chocolate frosting. Perfect for birthdays or special treats!

Ingredients Table

For Ingredient Quantity
Cake All-purpose flour 2 cups
Cake Cornstarch 3 Tbsp
Cake Baking powder 1½ tsp
Cake Kosher salt 1 tsp
Cake Butter (softened) 1 cup (2 sticks)
Cake Granulated sugar 1 cup
Cake Brown sugar (packed) ½ cup
Cake Large eggs 2
Cake Egg yolks 6
Cake Vanilla extract 2 tsp
Cake Milk ¾ cup
Frosting Butter (melted) 1 cup (2 sticks)
Frosting Powdered sugar 3 cups
Frosting Unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup
Frosting Heavy cream ⅓ cup
Frosting Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Frosting Kosher salt Pinch

Ingredients Description

  • Flour & Cornstarch: Makes the cake soft and fluffy.
  • Baking Powder: Helps the cake rise.
  • Butter: Adds flavor and richness.
  • Sugars: White and brown sugar give sweetness and soft texture.
  • Eggs & Yolks: Extra yolks give the cake its yellow color and smooth taste.
  • Milk: Adds moisture to the batter.
  • Chocolate Frosting: Sweet and rich, pairs perfectly with yellow cake.

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and yolks one by one. Mix in vanilla.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix. Pour in milk and stir until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter between pans. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes, then place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To make frosting, beat melted butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder. Add cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
  8. Level the cakes if needed. Spread half the frosting on one cake, top with the second cake, and cover with the rest of the frosting.

Nutrition Info (Per Slice)

  • Calories: ~450
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Sugar: 40g

Cooking Tips

  • Use room-temperature butter for better mixing.
  • Don’t overmix the batter—it makes the cake dense.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Let cakes cool completely before frosting.

 

 

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S’mores Cupcakes

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S'mores Cupcakes

S’mores Cupcakes

Ingredients Table

Ingredient Amount
Chocolate cake mix 1 box (15.25 oz.)
Egg whites 4 large
Granulated sugar 1 cup (200g)
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup
Graham crackers 5, divided

Ingredients Description

These cupcakes are made with a simple chocolate cake base and topped with sweet marshmallow-style frosting. Egg whites and sugar are whipped to make the topping fluffy. Chocolate chips and crushed graham crackers give that classic s’mores flavor.

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven as directed on the cake box. Line a muffin tray with paper cups.
  2. Mix cake batter as per box and pour into muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  3. Heat 1/2 cup water in a pot. Place egg whites and sugar in a bowl over the pot (double boiler) and stir for 5 minutes until sugar melts.
  4. Remove from heat and beat the mix until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and salt. Put in a piping bag.
  5. Melt chocolate chips over hot water and keep warm.
  6. Break 2 graham crackers into 12 square pieces. Crush the rest into crumbs and put in a bowl.
  7. Dip cupcake edges into melted chocolate and then into crumbs.
  8. Pipe frosting on top. Broil for 30 seconds until golden. Add cracker squares on top. Done!

Nutrition Info (per cupcake – approx.)

  • Calories: 250
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 190mg

Cooking Tips

  • Use room temperature egg whites for easier whipping.
  • Don’t overheat the frosting — stop once sugar is melted.
  • Watch closely under the broiler so the frosting doesn’t burn.
  • Store in the fridge if not serving immediately.

 

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