The Simple Celebration

Dark Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding

March 18, 2021 by thesimplecelebration 0 comments

Here is a delicious dessert for your next simple celebration. Most of the steps can be prepared in advance. Dark chocolate and cherries – yes please!

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Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Cake

April 25, 2020 by thesimplecelebration 0 comments

Vicki’s sister, Kristal, told us about this cake recipe from WWII which doesn’t use eggs or butter. It seemed like a good time to give it a try since these days our groceries are running low.

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Mini Pomegranate Cheesecakes

February 10, 2018 by thesimplecelebration 0 comments

Sweeten up your dinner with these tasty mini cheesecakes. Put them together early in the day of your simple celebration or the day before.

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Ice Cream Sundae Cake

July 13, 2016 by thesimplecelebration 0 comments

This make-ahead ice cream dessert is a fabulous dish that feeds a crowd!

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Blueberry Cheesecake Squares

November 10, 2014 by thesimplecelebration 0 comments

We absolutely love the cookie crust in this recipe – you could eat it all by itself! This is one of those recipes that can be changed according to the flavors you like best. Substitute the blueberry spread for raspberry or strawberry. On vacations or even in your home town, keep your eyes out for […]

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Apple Cornmeal Cake

October 22, 2014 by thesimplecelebration 0 comments

The Simple Celebration prides itself on simple recipes, which this is, it just has many ingredients. If you are an apple cake fan, give this a try … it’s worth the effort!

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Delectable Dark Chocolate Tarts with Coconut Shell

October 1, 2014 by thesimplecelebration 0 comments

This recipe is reminiscent of the classic chocolate and coconut flavors of Mounds and Almond Joy bars. It can be made with or without almonds because as the saying goes, “Sometimes you feel like a nut … Sometimes you don’t.” Which bar was your favorite? Mounds bars were introduced in 1920 by Peter Paul in New Haven, […]

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First Day of Fall Apple Cake

September 22, 2014 by thesimplecelebration 0 comments

The wonderfully warm flavors of apples, raisins, and walnuts in this recipe will definitely have you thinking about Fall. This cake is extremely moist – serve it along with some vanilla beach ice cream and you have the perfect dessert! Leftovers? No problem. Freeze leftovers and when you want to serve them, just remove from […]

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Greek Coconut Cake

April 4, 2014 by thesimplecelebration 0 comments

The recipe for this non-pictured coconut cake comes courtesy of Vicki’s friend Paula from Australia who is Italian, married to a man named John, who is Greek, and this is his family’s recipe.

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Tiramisú – Easy AND Impressive

March 7, 2014 by thesimplecelebration 1 comment

We are sure your family and friends will love this simple dessert – give it a try!

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Devilishly Dense Flourless Dark Chocolate Mint Cake

February 7, 2014 by simplycelebrate 2 comments

This cake comes together quickly and tastes delicious!

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Light and Fluffy Angel Food Cake – Simply Heavenly

January 17, 2014 by simplycelebrate 1 comment

Need a light, homemade dessert? Whip together this delicious, fluffy angel food cake – it is truly heavenly! You only need six ingredients, which are probably right in your pantry.

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Warm Cinnamon Apples with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

October 16, 2013 by asimplecelebrationstpete 2 comments

Great flavors make this easy, elegant dessert the perfect treat for your simple celebration. You may want to consider doubling the recipe because you will undoubtedly hear “MORE PLEASE!”

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Sticky Toffee Date Pudding

August 28, 2013 by asimplecelebrationstpete 0 comments

The term “pudding” is used in Australia and the United Kingdom for very moist cake. This dessert is simple to make. The cake or pudding portion can be made earlier in the week and frozen if you want to get a jump start on your simple celebration.

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Make Ahead Decadent Angel Food Dessert

July 1, 2013 by asimplecelebrationstpete 0 comments

Finish off your simple, yet elegant dinner with this decadent dessert recipe. IMPORTANT: Be sure to make this dessert the day before your dinner!

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Panna Cotta Dessert With An American Twist

June 12, 2013 by asimplecelebrationstpete 0 comments

This Italian “cream” dessert is only 170 calories per serving. It is also easy to make and can be done the night before.

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Cupcakes for Any Simple Celebration

May 16, 2013 by asimplecelebrationstpete 1 comment

This cupcake recipe is very versatile. You can use food coloring to color the icing for any simple celebration – birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, or holiday gathering. The cupcakes pictured were made for a baby shower.

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