Guys, meet the best cheesecake in the world.  Cheesecake, meet the world.  Have I had every cheesecake in the world to know that this is the best?  Nope, but I’m that confident. Why do I love thee?  Let me count the ways… One.  This cheesecake has the perfect texture.  It’s creamy and dense, but not overly so.  When you prepare the batter, make sure all the ingredients and especially the cream cheese are at room temperature.  This will help give you a smooth velvety texture. Two.  I can finally make a cheesecake without cracks on top!  “We never think this would happen for …

If you’re looking for a Fall time dessert to impress someone then this is it.  Not only is it one of the best apple desserts that I’ve ever had, it’s also one of the prettiest! This cake is loaded with apples (duh, it’s called apple cake).  I guess what I mean to say is that you definitely know that you’re eating apple cake because every bite is loaded with pieces of apple.  Some apple cakes only sort of taste like apples or the spices that would go in an apple pie.  This one is actually loaded with real live apples. Didn’t …

I’m a little obsessed with crumb cakes.  I’ve always loved them, but I think the obsession started after I made (what I’m calling) the Perfect Crumb Cake last year.  Ever since baking that NY style crumb cake, I constantly think about which cakes I can turn into a crumb fiesta.  Take Exhibit A Chocolate Crumb Cake and Exhibit B Crumb Carrot Cake.  (That’s the attorney coming out.)  I thought it was high time for a summery crumb cake and what better way to celebrate the flavors of summer but with lemon flavored crumb confection.  Have you noticed something different about this crumb cake?  The big crumbs are on …