S’mores Chocolate Cake

A S'mores Chocolate Cake on a marble serving tray. In the background is a tray with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. There are also gold serving utensils.

This dessert layers rich chocolate cake with smooth ganache and a hint of graham cracker crunch for that classic campfire-inspired flavor. It’s finished with a light, fluffy marshmallow meringue that’s toasted to golden perfection.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie in a pie dish next to a plate, gold serving utensils, and a bowl of pretzels.

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie layers a salty-sweet pretzel and cake roll crust with a smooth chocolate base and a light, creamy peanut butter filling. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser that works just as well for a casual night at home as it does for sharing with friends.

Hot Chocolate Cake Roll

Hot Chocolate Cake Roll

A Chocolate Crème Cake Roll is covered with hot chocolate frosting and topped with marshmallows to create a wonderfully decadent and addicting flavor combination. It’s guaranteed to help carry you through these long winter nights and into the sunny days of spring.

Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs

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When it comes to eggs, most people just grab chicken eggs without even thinking twice. But lately, duck eggs have been popping up more often, especially in baking circles, so…which one is actually better?

Ball Drop Cake Pops

Ball Drop Cake Pops

Everyone loves bite-sized desserts at parties. Make your countdown to midnight even sweeter when you serve these Ball Drop Cake Pops. Packed with pumpkin flavor and real cream cheese frosting, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that’s festively decorated for the occasion.

Turkey Cheese Ball

Turkey Cheese Ball on a charcuterie board surrounded by fruits, pretzels, and nuts.

Cream cheese and honey are blended with pieces of a Pumpkin Cake Roll then rolled in crunchy candied pecans and dried cranberries for the perfect mix of creamy and crunchy. Shaped and decorated to look like a turkey, it’s an adorable centerpiece that’s sure to impress!

What to Do with Leftover Egg Yolks

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Don’t let leftover egg yolks go to waste! Instead, check out this list of some of our favorite ways to give leftover egg yolks a second life and even some ideas to pair with your favorite Dutch Apron® Bakery Cake Rolls for a next-level dessert spread.

Mini Ice Cream Pumpkin Waffle Sandwiches

Serving dish filled with several Mini Ice Cream Pumpkin Waffle Sandwiches

Made with spiced Pumpkin Cake Roll waffles, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a sweet berry compote, these waffle sandwiches are the perfect mix of cozy and refreshing. Whether for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat, they’re absolutely perfect for sharing!

Should You Wash Eggs Before Using Them?

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Whether you pick them up from a grocery store or a farmers’ market, washing your eggs the wrong way (or at the wrong time) can increase your risk of foodborne illness or shorten their shelf life. Want to learn more? Let’s crack the facts.

Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.