Mochaccino Coffee Cake with Espresso Glaze

This rich, delicious cake is light and tender thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt. 

With espresso powder in the cake and in the glaze, it truly is the real deal "coffee cake!" 

I've got a poem to share with you today. It's short, sweet, and to the point. I think you'll like it.

I like coffee,

I like cake,

One day I decided I wanted to bake.

A cake I shall bake,

with coffee inside,

and it tasted so delicious so I nearly cried.

So what we all learned here today is that I'm not much of a poet.  Nope, not a poet at all. But I sure can bake one heck of a delicious coffee cake.

Chocolate Espresso Skillet Cake with Fudge Frosting

This decadent, fudgy, and delicious cake is the perfect pick me up any time of the day! Topped with 

a warm fudge frosting and chopped pecans, it will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!

I love cast iron pans. For Christmas I received a large, 12-inch skillet, and I've been happily using it ever since! I love the versatility of these pans. From searing steaks and seafood to make deep dish pizza to baking sweet treats, there isn't much you can't do in a cast iron pan. 

My sweet tooth was nagging at me last weekend, pushing me to make something decadent and delicious. I had grabbed a Chocolove Coffee Crunch in Dark Chocolate bar from Door to Door Organics with my last order, and I couldn't wait to bake it into something amazing. As my mind was reeling with ideas of chocolate goodness, this Chocolate Espresso Skillet Cake with Fudge Frosting was born and boy oh boy, let me tell you, it's divine!

One Bowl Salted Espresso Brownies {Calphalon Bakeware Giveaway!}

A rich combination of espresso and chocolate, with just a touch of salt, make these 

addictive brownies a new household favorite!

Coffee is my life. Yes, it is true. I can't get my day started without a cup. That's it though, just one cup is usually all I need. Now there may be a day or two where I need an extra boost and I have two, but most days one does me just fine.

My love for all things chocolate also runs deep. Whether it's in the form of a chocolate bar, a cake, a cookie or even a protein bar, I love having a little bite of chocolate each day. With that being said, I'm sure you're not too surprised that I made these amazing Salted Espresso Brownies. I mean, chocolate and espresso together? With a bit of salt sprinkled on top? That's pure heaven right there people.

Chocolate Espresso Glazed Donuts

Grab your cup of coffee and let's dunk some doughnuts!

Happy Thursday, friends! It's almost the weekend, so I think we should celebrate with doughnuts. Isn't that a great idea? These Chocolate Espresso Glazed Doughnuts are tender, cakey, delicious AND they are baked, not fried!

I developed this recipe as part of my Contributor role at Epicurean DC, so hop on over to read my post and get the recipe there! 

Bon Appetit!

White Chocolate Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream Frosting

Light and fluffy cupcakes topped with a deliciously decadent espresso buttercream!

I'm sure you've all seen by now that I am competing in the Young & Hungry Blogger Challenge! Young & Hungry is a new show premiering on ABC Family on June 25th. The main character, Gabi Diamond, is an aspiring chef who lands a job working for a tech millionaire. Gabi's character is loosely based on the life of Gabi Moskowitz, the real-life food blogger behind BrokeAss Gourmet!

For the Blogger Challenge, there are 40 bloggers competing for a chance to win a mention of their blog on the show! There are six challenges spanning over two weeks and we need our family, friends and fans to vote for us in each challenge to help us win!

Espresso Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches + Good Cook Kitchen Drawer Event!

Fudgy, thin brownies, with hints of espresso, with creamy vanilla ice cream sandwiched in between. The perfect treat on a warm summer day!

Remember how I told you that Good Cook is having a Build Your Kitchen Drawer Sweepstakes? Well, it's almost here! Tomorrow, June 2nd, is the big day where you can choose your tools and enter for a chance to win your dream Kitchen Drawer!

Below are the 15 tools I picked for my ideal Kitchen Drawer. Since I'm a baker at heart, I couldn't live without these amazing tools in my kitchen. Knives are a must have, and I love to have different sizes for different jobs. 

Espresso & Dark Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Nothing says summer quite like a bowl of homemade ice cream. A few years ago my boys surprised me with a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker for Mother's Day. 

Ok, maybe I hinted that I wanted one. Just one tiny hint. Or maybe two. But who's counting?

Anyway, the minute the weather starts to get warm I get my freezer bowls all frozen and ready to go. Not too long ago I bought an ice cream cookbook and can hardly wait to try out all sorts of new recipes this summer.

For now though, I bring you espresso and dark chocolate chip ice cream. I can't take credit for this recipe...it came from my fellow blogger Julie over at Table for Two. You can find Julie's original post and recipe here. Thanks Julie for this delicious treat! I really can't seem to get enough.

The only change I made is that I used dark chocolate chips in my ice cream and Julie used mini chocolate chips. It really doesn't matter, any chocolate chip will do. This ice cream is AMAZING. 

Espresso & Dark Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Original Recipe courtesy of Julie at Table for Two and just ever so slightly adapted by me

Ingredients:

2 cups heavy cream
7 oz. sweetened condensed milk
3 Tbsp espresso powder (if you don't want a strong espresso flavor use a bit less)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Make sure your freezer bowl is completely frozen. Put it in the freezer for at least 24 hours and you should be good to go.

In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, sweetened condensed milk and espresso powder until thoroughly combined. 

Turn your ice cream mixer on and pour the contents into the freezer bowl. Let it mix until thickened, about 20 minutes or so. About halfway through the process, add in the chocolate chips. (This process may vary slightly depending on what type of ice cream maker you have. Definitely follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to use your machine.)

Once the ice cream is done churning it will have a soft serve texture. If you want it a bit firmer, transfer to a freezer safe bowl and freeze it for at least 4 hours. Any ice cream that is left over should be stored in an airtight and freezer safe container in the freezer.

Bon Appetit!