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Chocolate Pecan Pie
This was a special request from my mom and also my first time making any sort of pecan pie. I'm no stranger to making pies so this was...

Francesca Loomis
Dec 23, 20202 min read


Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cake Balls
These super yummy treats are so much fun to make and make the perfect gift for the holidays! I wanted to surprise my friends as part of...

Francesca Loomis
Dec 22, 20202 min read


The 2020 Holiday Cookie Giveaway
With the holidays approaching, I wanted to give back to my community while also doing something that I love: bake. If you follow me on...

Francesca Loomis
Dec 19, 20202 min read


Vegan Dark Chocolate, Blood Orange and Pistachio Olive Oil Cake
Not only is this cake gorgeous to look at, it tastes amazing. Combining dark chocolate and blood orange is not something that I would...

Francesca Loomis
Nov 17, 20202 min read


Angel Food Cake with Whipped Cream and Fresh Berries
I was asked to make a Chinese-style bakery cake for my stepmom's birthday but I was having trouble finding a recipe, so I decided to make...

Francesca Loomis
Oct 23, 20203 min read


Apple Cinnamon Scones
Scones, you either love them or you hate them. I find myself in the middle: it has to be a really good recipe for me to like them. I went...

Francesca Loomis
Sep 30, 20202 min read


Sourdough Cornbread Blueberry Muffins
I got really excited one week and had WAY too much starter and felt bad throwing it away so I went searching for a recipe that used...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 16, 20202 min read


Mascarpone Ice Cream with Blueberries and Biscoff
I would pick a super elaborate ice cream recipe as my first official attempt at making ice cream, but I'm happy to say it turned out...

Francesca Loomis
Jun 17, 20203 min read


Dark Chocolate Raspberry Protein Brownies
I will be the first to admit that I am not the healthiest when it comes to baking, but does anyone really expect it to be? I think not......

Francesca Loomis
May 14, 20202 min read


Blackberry Compote
Blackberry compote pairs nicely with a variety of foods such as waffles, ice cream, oatmeal and yogurt, but it can also be eaten on its...

Francesca Loomis
Feb 21, 20201 min read


Chocolate Espresso Cookies
If you're looking for a mix between a brownie and a cookie, look no further! With an ooey-gooey center, crunchy outside, and a hint of...

Francesca Loomis
Feb 12, 20201 min read


Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake with Mocha Mascarpone Frosting and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
"I want to take that cake to dinner" is what my friend said when I sent her a picture of the final product. And you know what? I couldn't...

Francesca Loomis
Feb 3, 20204 min read


Raspberry Oat Squares
I am blown away by the reaction to these raspberry oat squares. I made them on a whim when my mom asked for something to share with our...

Francesca Loomis
Jan 14, 20202 min read


Red Velvet Cupcakes with Raspberry Coulis
Cream cheese frosting and red velvet cake make a classic pairing. Add some raspberry coulis to the mix and and you have a bloody...

Francesca Loomis
Nov 1, 20193 min read


Dark Chocolate Belgian Waffles
I've had this recipe saved for years and finally had an occasion to make them for brunch with friends one weekend and they were...

Francesca Loomis
Oct 4, 20192 min read


Easy Cream Puffs
Never in a million years would would I have thought or attempted to make cream puffs. That is, until my roommate Bri made some adorable...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 30, 20193 min read


Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Oreo cookies are one of my weaknesses so I try not to buy or bake with them because I may eat the entire bag.... These cupcakes were a...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 15, 20192 min read


Berry Chia Overnight Oats
I used to hate overnight oats until someone suggested I heat them up in the microwave before eating them, and my mind has been blown...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 7, 20191 min read


Banana Muffins
One of the perks of staying at the Royal Hawaiian hotel in Oahu, Hawaii is their banana bread, delivered to your room upon arrival. I've...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 30, 20191 min read


Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Buttercream
My coworkers like to give me challenges and ideas for my next baking adventure. By now I'm very comfortable with making chocolate cakes...

Francesca Loomis
May 28, 20192 min read
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