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Eggless Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate Lava Cakes are a classic dessert for Valentine’s Day. That smooth, fudgy center can make anyone swoon. The key to a great cake is to serve it hot and make sure that the center stays molten. For a more foolproof center I really like using the ganache method. Eggless recipes can be really difficult to find because the egg whites and yolk really preserve the thickness and smoothness of the batter. I have added a little bit of that feeling with the addition of heavy cream and oil. Brewed coffee also really helps to amplify the taste. If you don’t want to brew coffee you can add a little…
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
Peanut butter and Chocolate make the best pair. I love me some Reese’s and they are my favorite valentine treat! My favorite Valentine’s Day memories are from those glittery boxes filled with treats from elementary school! I used to love decorating my shoebox and having it filled with all of those little notes from my classmates. I thought that there should be something homemade that is sweet and poppable! This dessert is really easy to make vegan, and you can also make these in bulk ahead of time for a party or gathering. If you wanted to make these directly into bars feel free to use the adjustments in the…
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Vegan Lemon Ricotta Cookies
I will be honest, my baking skills used to be fairly rudimentary just a few years ago. Lately, I have discovered the value of baking from scratch rather than using a box mix. I don’t think the taste is radically different or that box mix is a horrible option, but I see the difference in someone’s face when they know you’re gifting them a dessert that is homemade. They know the time and effort that takes and I think that makes these eggless recipes even more rewarding. When I first made these cookies they just melted into puddles in the oven and I thought that I should just toss them.…
