Spiced Apple Cake with Sugared Cranberries — A Holiday Favorite
This Spiced Apple Cake with Sugared Cranberries is everything a cozy holiday dessert should be: moist, warmly spiced, and beautifully topped with sparkling cranberries. A simple, make-ahead cake that’s as easy as it is impressive for fall and holiday gatherings.
Apple Slab Pie
Nothing says cozy fall baking like an apple pie — but this Apple Slab Pie takes it up a notch. With tender, spiced apples tucked into a buttery, flaky crust, it’s perfect for holidays, brunch, or any time you want a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Almond, Orange & Saffron Cake
Bright, nutty, and fragrant, this Almond, Orange & Saffron Cake is a gluten-free dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make. With zesty citrus, warm saffron, and rich almond flavor, it’s perfect for brunch, tea time, or a show-stopping dessert that’s both elegant and comforting.
Earl Grey Shortbread with Lavender Buttercream
This year I finally attended my first Christmas Cookie Exchange, and I went full festive — complete with Earl Grey Shortbread and Lavender Buttercream cookies. Delicate, fragrant, and utterly delicious, these cookies combine unique flavors with holiday cheer, making them a perfect treat for gifting or sharing at any holiday gathering.
Virginia Deep Dish Apple Pie
This Deep Dish Apple Pie is everything fall should taste like — buttery, flaky crust; jammy, spiced apples; and that nostalgic, cozy scent that fills the whole house. It’s the ultimate apple pie for crisp afternoons and slow weekends.