This peaches and cream dessert is perfect for summer gatherings or as a special treat on a warm evening. The creamy filling and fresh peaches atop pound cake make it a delightful dessert that will impress your guests! For a lighter dessert put the peaches in a glass bowl and top with the cream.
Category: Cake
Dark Chocolate Torta
It’s been a while since we’ve shared a new recipe, so we’re excited to bring you a delicious and easy recipe for a homemade flourless chocolate torta. This rich and flavorful dessert is perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones. It is easy to freeze and can be […]
Dark Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding
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!
Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Cake
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.
Mini Pomegranate Cheesecakes
Sweeten up your dinner with these tasty mini cheesecakes. Put them together early in the day of your simple celebration or the day before.
Ice Cream Sundae Cake
This make-ahead ice cream dessert is a fabulous dish that feeds a crowd!
Blueberry Cheesecake Squares
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 […]
Apple Cornmeal Cake
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!
Delectable Dark Chocolate Tarts with Coconut Shell
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, […]
First Day of Fall Apple Cake
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 […]
Greek Coconut Cake
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.
Tiramisú – Easy AND Impressive
We are sure your family and friends will love this simple dessert – give it a try!
Devilishly Dense Flourless Dark Chocolate Mint Cake
This cake comes together quickly and tastes delicious!
Light and Fluffy Angel Food Cake – Simply Heavenly
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.
Warm Cinnamon Apples with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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!”
Sticky Toffee Date Pudding
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.
Make Ahead Decadent Angel Food Dessert
Finish off your simple, yet elegant dinner with this decadent dessert recipe. IMPORTANT: Be sure to make this dessert the day before your dinner!
Panna Cotta Dessert With An American Twist
This Italian “cream” dessert is only 170 calories per serving. It is also easy to make and can be done the night before.
Cupcakes for Any Simple Celebration
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.