Soft and Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

If you want a chocolate chip banana bread that’s extremely moist, soft, tender and full of chocolate, this is the one you need to make!! I used cake flour for an ultra fine and light crumb and bittersweet chocolate chips to balance out all the sweetness from the bananas and the brown sugar. Sour cream and oil is what makes this banana bread ultra moist. This cake is so simple I promise you’ll have it on repeat!

What so special about this banana bread? It’s made with cake flour, which typically is a big NO for loaf cakes or quick breads, such as. And if you’ve been around here for a while, you know I’m not a banana bread gal. But, as a professional content creator who share things that nobody asked, it’s my responsibility…

Blueberry Jam Heart Shaped Doughnuts

You know it’s not Valentine’s in here if there aren’t Heart Shaped Doughnuts in my kitchen!! This year I sticked to my bready dough and filled them with a sweet elderflower blueberry jam. I also used the Tangzhong method for the dough to make it soft and fresh for days, not only the day they were fried. I’m also telling you how you can make these overnight and a few cool tips on how to reheat doughnuts to make them taste even better than when fried!

Maybe it’s because everyone loves these doughnuts so much, from you my readers to my neighbors in the first floor, that I couldn’t help to make these for Valentine’s. There’s something magical about them and ironically, I think it is the amount of work behind them, haha!! After you finally sit down with a doughnut in one hand, a cup…

Nutella Heart Shaped Puff Pastry

What else can be easier than a Nutella Heart Shaped Puff Pastry for Valentine’s?! This 3 ingredients Valentine's breakfast can be made by anyone in no time. Add fresh raspberries for a sweet romantic touch and you my friend will have created a true love masterpiece!!

I’m so happy to be posting here after being away the last few months while working on The Cooking Course! But now that the course it’s officially done and out in the world I was impatient to return to my regular postings. I had an amazing experience creating the course and am having a blast with the current participants. So many details and so much work is behind it. Enough to make you see the calendar one day and realize…

breakfast recipes, what mom really wants, tarts and pies recipesDev AmadeoFebruary 5, 2023nutella, valentines day, chocolate, BreakfastComment

Lemon Curd Jumbo Almond Muffins

These Lemon Curd Jumbo Almond Muffins are for lemon lovers! The are full of sliced almonds, the tops are ultra crunchy and yes, they have lemon curd in the batter and lemon zest in the streusel on top. The texture is super crumbly, typical of quick breads. You will feel the hint of lemon in every bite!

I’m so happy to bring you this brand new recipe, the first in the last couple of months. I’ve been away working in something that’s been on my to-do list for a very long time, probably more than…

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Dutch Baby

Even though I get bored pretty fast with things, I can get attached for a long time with anything that brings me comfort and happiness. Things that I know aren’t going to disappoint me when I need their support have a safe place in my heart. Like pancakes and French toast, my sweet breakfasts of choice. I’ve been making these two for most of my life, sometimes with a nonchalant approach. That’s why I had never paid too much attention to Dutch babies. But friends, this is so good!!!

Dutch baby is an airy and fluffy giant pancake. It puffs and rise high in the oven so it ends up with a crusty skin, a super crispy border but with a custardy crumb. It’s truly amazing! I was kind of upset…

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Asparagus Prosciutto Puff Pastry Tart, with white cheddar and herbs

A super crispy asparagus puff pastry tart, that keeps sturdy after baked even with a creamy filling? Yes please!! This tart is the definition of slow spring living. Fresh asparagus, fresh herbs, lemon zest, prosciutto and a creamy cheesy spread. It’s done in 30 minutes, from prep to bite. Serve it with a simple spring leaves salad with a sweet or mustardy vinaigrette and a crisp white wine as I did. You’ll be smiling bite after bite!

I like to think of this puff pastry tart as a cheat tart. It’s super good, will make you feel kind of fancy, the kind of recipe that will elevate any moment it’s served. But only you and me will know…

Raspberry Jelly Heart-Shaped Doughnuts

Homemade Raspberry Jelly Heart Shaped Doughnuts for Valentine’s breakfast!! Do I need to say more? I still will say these are yeasted and FRIED, exactly how doughnuts are intended to be made!! They’re super soft and tender but still with a chewy bite thanks to both all-purpose and bread flour. They will also be fresh for days thanks to the Tangzhong method and I’ll explain what is exactly that here in this post. These are a perfect and fun Valentine’s breakfast to be enjoyed any day of the year!

Given Valentine’s is near, I wanted to bring together my love for two flours that usually don’t get involved with each other in the baking world; all-purpose and bread. Bread flour has more protein than all-purpose, giving the dough you are making a more structured gluten formation, which helps in giving the final product that chewy bite we…

Jumbo Blueberry Muffins with Cheesecake Streusel

Not only these super soft and tender jumbo blueberry muffins are full of flavor, they are topped with a streusel inspired by one of the most popular dessert here at the blog, Blueberry Cheesecake. I used softened cream cheese and graham crackers to make the streusel that will top these bakery style blueberry muffins. You only need two bowls and a spoon to mix these up, that way you can easily have them any day you want!

I know the mere idea of having a bite of these early in the morning will make your day better instantly. I’m sure your mood…

Golden Rum Raisin Super Soft Cinnamon Rolls

Believe me when I tell you that all you want for Christmas is these Dark Rum Golden Raisin Cinnamon rolls! These rolls are soft, warm and pillowy, like any good Christmas morning should be. As you could’ve guessed, I used golden raisins instead of dark and used dark rum instead of white rum for a warmer note. I smeared them in a classic butter cream cheese icing, with a bit of booze just to make the morning even more fun! This dough is so soft, you can bake these…

sweet eats, what mom really wants, breakfast recipesDev AmadeoDecember 6, 2021christmas, cinnamon, sweet breakfast, buttermilk, Breakfast, yeast, bread flourComment

Almond Sweet Rolls with Honey Caramel Glaze

If you want to give pecans and cinnamon a well deserved break, these yeasted almond sweet rolls with honey caramel glaze are the way to go! They’re the softest rolls ever, pillowy, sticky and super delicious. I used homemade almond paste for an intense almond flavor. You’ll see how easy it’s to make almond paste on this recipe! These almond sweet rolls are so soft they will be good…

sweet eats, breakfast recipesDev AmadeoOctober 18, 2021christmas, almonds, honey, sweet breakfast, bread flour, yeast Comments

Super Soft Baked Donuts with Cherry Jam Swirl

I love having preserves, jellies and jams around. They are such a life saver! Beyond the typical smear over a warm toast in the morning, you can use them in so many recipes, and that’s including savory ones. You can use them to fill a cake or cupcakes. They can dress up a simple pound cake with fresh fruits. You can fill mini hand pies or use some as a base for a larger pie. You can use them to add a note of sweetness to some spicy noodles or to glaze a roasted chicken…

Sweetened Condensed Milk Croissant French Toast

These quick croissant French toast made with sweetened condensed milk are super silky and extremely soft! Besides using condensed milk, I toasted the croissants before soaking them in the egg mixture, that way the croissants ended up being crispy and dry on the surface but still super soft on the inside. Never soggy and with the perfect crisp texture.