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Classic Nanaimo Bars (No-Bake)-Gato Facile

  These Nanaimo bars are a classic Canadian treat! Coconut, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate, and a delicious custard layer. No-bake, super easy to make! How many times have YOU used your hair dryer in the kitchen? I’m up to twice already. The first time I used it was to save some thawed swiss meringue buttercream…

Pink Champagne Cake-Gato Facile

Pink Champagne Cake-Gato Facile

  This Pink Champagne Cake is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion or holiday! A champagne infused cake with a classic vanilla buttercream. I wanted to do something special for New Year’s Eve this year, since I often let it pass by without mention. We’re not big on New Year’s Eve parties, and often…

Butterbeer Cake (Harry Potter Cake)-Gato Facile

Butterbeer Cake (Harry Potter Cake)-Gato Facile

  Harry Potter fans, this Butterbeer Cake is for you! Butterscotch cake, cream soda, and marshmallow all in one spellbinding dessert. The perfect Harry Potter Cake! I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to do a Harry Potter themed recipe. I am a huge fan of the books and movies, so the fact that…

Simple Vanilla Buttercream (American Buttercream Recipe)-GatoFacile

Simple Vanilla Buttercream (American Buttercream Recipe)-GatoFacile

  The best Vanilla Buttercream you will ever make! Four simple ingredients are all you need to make this classic American buttercream recipe. I made my own birthday cake. I think this is pretty standard for bakers, and I’m totally ok with it. I was actually not going to make a cake at all, since I…

Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups –  GatoFacile

Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups – GatoFacile

  These Eggnog Cheesecake Cookie Cups are the best treat for the holidays! Chewy gingerbread cookie cups filled with a fluffy eggnog cheesecake. The holiday season is in full swing and I’m oddly more prepared for it than I’ve ever been in my life. All of my holiday shopping has been done for over a…

Chocolate Peppermint Cake -GatoFacile-GatoFacile

Chocolate Peppermint Cake -GatoFacile-GatoFacile

  A classic holiday flavor combo in one delicious cake! This Chocolate Peppermint Cake combines rich chocolate cake layers with a silky peppermint frosting. This recipe has been years in the making. Years! I first planned to make it two years ago, then again last year, but it kept getting pushed aside. I actually love…

Easy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls -GatoFacile

Easy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls -GatoFacile

  This easy overnight cinnamon rolls recipe is a huge time saver! Make them in advance and pop them in the oven on Christmas morning. This post is a bit of a departure from recent ones because:  It’s a step-by-step guide of how to do something, and  It’s about 2 months late. These pictures, and…

Homemade Marshmallow Fluff -GatoFacile

Homemade Marshmallow Fluff -GatoFacile

  Make your own Marshmallow Fluff at home with a few simple ingredients. Perfect as a filling but works great as a simple frosting too! I made marshmallow fluff for a recent baking project. I could have easily bought this from the store, but I wanted to try and make my own to see how it would turn…

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies -GatoFacile

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies -GatoFacile

  The only oatmeal cookie recipe you will ever need! Soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies loaded with oats and chocolate chips! I’ll admit that oatmeal cookies are not usually high on my list of cookies. I usually prefer the traditional chocolate chip cookie, or peanut butter chocolate chip, or Nutella chocolate chip. Do you see…

Gingerbread Latte Cake -GatoFacile

Gingerbread Latte Cake -GatoFacile

  This Gingerbread Latte Cake is your favorite Holiday drink in cake form! Gingerbread spice cake layers with an espresso buttercream. This Gingerbread Latte Cake is the last cake in my holiday beverage cake trio. It’s also my very favorite holiday drink in cake form. It used to be all about the Pumpkin Spice Latte…