Pink Champagne Cupcakes for my blog’s birthday and a giveaway of Seattle’s famed Trophy Cupcakes’ new cookbook.

Pear, date, and coconut cake — when baked, the fruits caramelize and create a natural toffee flavor. Absolutely unique and delicious.

All white everything cake: white butter cake layered between white chocolate frosting and malt balls.

A pumpkin sheet cake rolled with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrating fall and getting ready for Halloween!

Tea lovers, this one’s for you: dark chocolate chip cookies infused with Earl Grey tea. Elegant, comforting, and delicious.

Brooklyn Blackout Cake — New York’s famous cake from the 70s! Chocolate cake layered with a fudgy custard, then covered in cake crumbs.

One bowl mocha chocolate cake with mocha buttercream frosting… all you need is one bowl! Plus, a cookbook giveaway.

Passionfruit Cream Pie: a passionfruit (tastes similar to mango) curd sits on top of a buttery shortbread crust, topped with cream.

Buttermilk panna cotta with rose & plum compote: a delicious, sophisticated dessert that takes less than 20 minutes to make.

Brownie cookies: two of my favorite baked goods wrapped up in a neat little package, with the best elements from both desserts.

Chocolate and Pistachio Cake: a great combination of flavors, perfect for all those nut lovers out there.

Homemade cornbread: both savory and a little bit sweet, with a wonderful coarse texture perfect for soaking up the last of the summer.

Liège Waffles, my favorite kind of Belgian waffle — studded with chunks of pearl sugar that brulee during the ironing process. Mmm.

Clafoutis is a traditional French dessert made with custard, cherries, and bruleed sugar. Think: creme brulee with cherries on top.

Rustic blackberry and peach pie with foolproof pie crust — seriously, you can do no wrong with this crust.

Blackberry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and blackberry sauce. Beautiful and delicious.

Flourless Chocolate & Hazelnut Cake; a cross between a chocolate truffle and cheesecake, this cake is a dream. Gluten free!

Celebrate summer with this homemade pinot noir and raspberry sorbet. Fruity, boozy and refreshing.

Rustic Pistachio Madeleines from Thomas Keller’s famous Bouchon Bakery Cookbook. Wonderfully nutty and buttery.

Bananas Foster Parfaits: whiskey-caramel glazed bananas layered with creamy Mediterranean yogurt. The perfect, no-bake summer dessert.