Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://sorumblyinmytumbly.blogspot.com/2011/05/clone-of-cinnabon.html This recipe yields a dough that’s a little hard. I’ll go easier on the flour next time. They still worked out OK and tasted great. The frosting was delish. Next time I’m going to add a...

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2011/03/cinnamon-sugar-pull-apart-bread/ So delicious! This was my first attempt at any bread recipe. I still have lots to learn, but it still tastes great! Go and try it—now! Actual yield: 1 loaf Verdict: Keeper.

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Previously I tried a “perfect brownie” recipe. In the comments section of that original recipe was a recipe for supposed Martha Stewart brownies. We also happened to have a box of Ghiradelli’s triple chocolate brownies. The ultimate verdict was mixed. For me the...

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. This is the second time I have made the chocolate mousse. This time I did it as a layered parfait, and I used bittersweet chocolate. The bittersweet chocolate makes all the difference. Semi-sweet chocolate is just that little bit too sweet. Num!

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://www.perrysplate.com/2008/02/cinn-bun-cheesecake.html I made this two days ago but it just got eaten yesterday. I had a 10″ pan, so I only did two layers instead of three. I used gingersnaps for for the cookie. I hate cheesecake, so I can only go by...

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://cooklikeyourgrandmother.com/2009/07/how-to-make-perfect-brownies/ Made a pan for before the girls came home, but they were half eaten by the hunters and guides before they could even cool! At least I got one piece set aside for each of the kids. I...

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://www.thehazelbloom.com/2010/11/caramel-apple-upside-down-cake-with-cinnamon-whipped-cream/ Well I broke the cardinal rule and baked something new when company was coming. My heat was a little high when I browned the butter, so part got burned. That...

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://www.thehazelbloom.com/2011/02/chocolate-banana-marble-muffins/ Well these are pretty good, but not terrific (and that may very well be my fault). I doubled the recipe, and perhaps I should stop doing that. Doubled, the batter was quite thick. There...

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://www.sugarduchess.com/2011/04/chocolate-mousse-cake/ Oh—my—goodness. This was divine! It is super, super rich. A tiny slice is all you need. Because I know nobody would believe that I made this, I’m attaching pictures. I only had a 10-inch pan, so...

Part of the Adventures in Baking (AiB) series. Original recipe: http://picky-palate.com/2010/02/11/cinnamon-roll-sugar-cookies-yes/ These cookies turned out awesome! Even hours later, chilled, they are soft and delicious. The kids love them. They really do taste like little cinnamon buns! There wasn’t nearly enough...