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Daily Indulgence: February 2016

February 01, 2015
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Satisfy your cravings with decadent recipes including chocolate desserts, impressive cakes and pies, and rich main dishes.
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The Lane Cake

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Peaches and cream, that's what this cake reminds us of. With a decadent peach filling between three white cake layers and frosted with a peach schnapps buttercream, you'll be in peach heaven. Is it spring yet? 


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Lemon Meringue Tart

Credit: Photo: Robbie Caponetto

If you're like us and can't get enough of lemon desserts, brace yourselves! This show stopping tart is a cross between a classic French tart and a Southern icebox pie. This fresh and bright dessert showcases sweet and tangy lemon curd atop a cookie-like crust, all piled high with Swiss meringue. 


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Chocolate Chip Cannoli

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Cannoli is an Italian dessert of rounded pastry shells filled with sweetened ricotta cheese. This version, made with gluten-free pizzelles, can be enjoyed by everyone.


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Chocolate Banana Bites

Credit: Photo: Travis Rathbone

Just four ingredients are required for this super simple low-calorie treat. These bites are the perfect solution to quell that chocolate craving when you're following a healthy diet.


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Glazed Blueberry Scones

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Rediscover a delightful morning treat in these gluten-free scones loaded with fresh blueberries and drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze. 


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Chewy Peanut Bars

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Karin Olsen

While the good folks over at Southern Living weren't exactly thrilled to test their old microwave column recipes again, for their special 50th Anniversary edition they did, and these chocolate-peanut blondies turned out to be a gem. 


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Football Cake Pops

Credit: Photo: Mark Ferri; Styling: Andrea Steinberg

No Super Bowl 50 party is complete without these point-scoring cake pops. The best part? They only require five ingredients. 

     
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The Jam Cake

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

With a smooth caramel-cream cheese frosting and a delectable blackberry jam filling, this cake combines the best flavors in just one slice. 


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Mini King Cupcakes

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Every good Mardi Gras party ends with a king cake. Whoever finds the baby figurine inside the cake is said to enjoy good luck the following year--and must prepare the cake for next year's celebration! These miniatures are a twist on this classic Mardi Gras dessert.


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Tropical Fruit Pudding

Credit: Photo: Quentin Bacon

With tropical flavors like coconut and pineapple, one bite is all it will take to make this dessert feel like a vacation at your favorite tropical locale. Now, if only we could get away with donning our beach gear in this cold weather… 


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Fudge Cakes with Jasmine Tea Whipped Cream

Credit: Photo: Erin Kunkel; Styling: Christine Wolheim

This sensual dessert offers intriguing flavor combinations and textures that range from cloudlike to crunchy. We love this homemade version that features a crunchy hazelnut topping.  Could this be the perfect Valentine's Day dessert?


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Angel Food Cake Pops

Credit: Photo: John Kernick; Stylist: Alistar Turnbull/Pat Bates and Associates

Less than ten ingredients are all you need to whip up these cake pops, which begins by starting with  an already prepared angel food cake. Get creative with toppings and experiment with your own fun creations! 


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Strawberry Shortcake Shake

Credit: Photo: Katie Hanley; Styling: Emma Crist

This minimal ingredient milkshake is a show-stopping, drool-inducing tall glass of strawberry shortcake heaven! When topped with a cake and strawberry skewer and drizzled with a luscious syrup, this gorgeous dessert might just be better than the real thing. 


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Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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Chocolate-covered strawberries are always a crowd pleaser, but on Valentine’s Day they are the perfect sweet treat to share with that special someone that you love. 


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Lemon Bundt Cake

Credit: Photo: Chris Court

This luscious cake has a moist crumb topping thanks to a lemony syrup that is brushed over the top and its crackling, sugary glaze makes this cake truly irresistible. 


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Horchata de Coco

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This traditional Spanish beverage is made from ground rice or almond milk and then sweetened with cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla. With a creamy flavor reminiscent of melted ice cream, this drink is the perfect after-dinner beverage to satisfy the sweet tooth. 


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Chia Chai Pudding

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Chia seeds have the amazing property of turning into a gel when placed in liquid. They also contain enough omega-3's to keep you energized throughout the day. Top this treat with a plethora of fruit and flaked coconut for a great snack.  


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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Karin Olsen

Look no further for the perfect pound cake recipe. This traditional cake is extra-rich because of the cream cheese, and when topped with berries or other fresh toppings of choice, it truly is a stunning dessert. 


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Hummingbird Cake

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Thanks to Mrs. L.H. Wiggins of Greensboro, North Carolina, this pineapple-banana spice cake with cream cheese frosting became one of Southern Living's most requested recipes. We still stand by Mrs. Wiggins' original, indulgent creation.


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Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Could these be the chunkiest, yummiest, chocolate chip cookies ever? We’ll let you decide! 


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Black Forest Parfaits

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

This quick dessert comes together in a snap. For a less sweet parfait, try using plain Greek yogurt in place of the vanilla frozen yogurt. And for those who don’t have cherries on hand, strawberries make a great substitute. 


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The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake

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The bright color and fresh flavor of this citrusy-but-sweet lemon layer cake are all you need to be whisked away to the land of dessert perfection. 


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Pineapple Shortbread Cakes

Credit: Photo: Justin Walker; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cakes are a true labor of love, but are totally worth it. These cakes make a perfect gift to share with all of those special people in your life. 


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S’mores Frappuccino

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Can’t get by without your weekly trips to the coffee shop? Get the perfect, cold weather-inspired coffee shop drink right at home with this simple recipe. 


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Basic Vanilla Macarons

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These “Pretty in Pink” cookies are a light and airy sweet treat for macaron lovers everywhere. Made in the classic French way, these macarons feature two Meringue cookies and a luscious creamy center. 


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Whole-Wheat Banana-Carrot Cupcakes

These cupcakes are made with whole-wheat, which might make you feel a little better about how many you happen to indulge in. Don’t worry, we won’t judge! 


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Hibiscus-Mint Margaritas

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Give a classic margarita an upgrade by adding crisp mint and bright hibiscus tea to the mix. The refreshing flavor additions will definitely make your next margarita night one to remember. 


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Nutella French Toast Rolls with Cinnamon Sugar

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These french toast rolls feature a gooey Nutella center and a sugary-sweet cinnamon coating. For a no-fuss roll, be sure to cut the crusts off of the bread slices before prepping. 


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Lemon-Rosemary Coffee Cake

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Perfect for brunch or tea, this moist coffee cake is a perfect pick. Fresh rosemary complements the lemony flavor in this cake for a bright and delicious addition to the breakfast spread. 


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1 of 29 The Lane Cake
2 of 29 Lemon Meringue Tart
3 of 29 Chocolate Chip Cannoli
4 of 29 Chocolate Banana Bites
5 of 29 Glazed Blueberry Scones
6 of 29 Chewy Peanut Bars
7 of 29 Football Cake Pops
8 of 29 The Jam Cake
9 of 29 Mini King Cupcakes
10 of 29 Tropical Fruit Pudding
11 of 29 Fudge Cakes with Jasmine Tea Whipped Cream
12 of 29 Angel Food Cake Pops
13 of 29 Strawberry Shortcake Shake
14 of 29 Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
15 of 29 Lemon Bundt Cake
16 of 29 Horchata de Coco
17 of 29 Chia Chai Pudding
18 of 29 Cream Cheese Pound Cake
19 of 29 Hummingbird Cake
20 of 29 Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
21 of 29 Black Forest Parfaits
22 of 29 The Lemon Cheese Layer Cake
23 of 29 Pineapple Shortbread Cakes
24 of 29 S’mores Frappuccino
25 of 29 Basic Vanilla Macarons
26 of 29 Whole-Wheat Banana-Carrot Cupcakes
27 of 29 Hibiscus-Mint Margaritas
28 of 29 Nutella French Toast Rolls with Cinnamon Sugar
29 of 29 Lemon-Rosemary Coffee Cake

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