Don't Bake? You've Got to Make This Cake!


Updated 09/01/11 9:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Icebox Cake Recipe

OK, listen up readers: this recipe is for everyone who hates to bake. It's the world's easiest cake recipe and it requires no oven time and only five ingredients. What kind of cake could that be? It's a classic icebox cake! If you're not familiar with icebox cakes, they are made by layering chocolate wafer cookies with whipped cream. As the mixture sits overnight in the refrigerator, the wafers Read more

No-Bake Cheesecake Is an Awesome, Easy Dessert


Updated 08/22/11 3:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Every baking enthusiast should learn how to make a scrumptious cheesecake. While I love variations like lemon or ginger, there's nothing like a slice of decadent and creamy vanilla cheesecake. During the Summer, look to a reliable no-bake recipe like this one. There's no eggs, which means you won't have to turn on the oven and heat up the kitchen. It does need fridge time, so get started a day Read more

7 Easy No-Bake Desserts


Updated 07/14/11 6:38 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes

Let's face it: some days, it's too hot to even consider turning the oven on. However, the heat shouldn't hold you back from making delicious desserts. Here are seven sans-oven options (even cookies and tarts!) that you can turn to when the heat is on. Read more

Keep Cool This Summer: 9 No-Bake Desserts


Updated 12/19/11 11:50 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Healthy No-Bake Dessert Recipes

The last thing I want to do on a hot Summer day is bake — cranking on the oven when it's already hot out sounds so unappealing. That's where no-bake desserts come in; they easily satisfy a sweet tooth, no oven required. And, because there's no baking involved, they usually take minutes to make and omit the need for overly processed ingredients. Whether you follow a raw, vegan, or gluten-free Read more

Come Party With Me: Holiday Pub Crawl — Dessert


Updated 12/15/10 7:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Three-Layer No-Bake Bar Cookie Recipe

Here's an affordable and fun holiday party idea: invite friends over for decadent appetizers, then take a tour of the bars in your neighborhood. Instead of serving a bunch of food and drinks all night, you just have to make enough for each guest to have a couple bites and one-to-two rounds of drinks. For an easy spread of sweets, fill small bowls with red and green M&Ms and Hershey's Kisses. Read more

Celebrate Halloween With Spiderweb Cheesecake


Updated 09/08/10 8:03 PM · Posted by partysugar · 12 comments

Celebrate Halloween With Spiderweb Cheesecake

When I saw this recipe for a no-bake cheesecake in the October issue of Martha Stewart, I immediately went to the store to purchase the necessary ingredients. The technique is simple and this stunning dessert comes together quite quickly. There's no eggs involved, so if you dislike custardy cheesecake, definitely give this variation a try. Make it the night before you plan on serving, because Read more

Make Chocolate Mousse For Your Sweetie


Updated 02/05/08 11:34 PM · Posted by partysugar · 14 comments

Make Chocolate Mousse For Your Sweetie

My girlfriend Elizabeth has a little problem when it comes to making decadent desserts: She has no oven! However, she wants to make her boyfriend a romantic dessert for Valentine's Day, so I suggested she make a creamy chocolate mousse. Mousse is a wonderful dessert for any sort of party because 1) it's glamorous, 2) it has to be made in advance, and 3) it is served in individual portions. To get Read more

Easy No Bake Cake


Updated 09/23/07 1:01 PM · Posted by partysugar · 15 comments

Easy No Bake Cake

An icebox cake is a cake made by freezing instead of baking. The chilled mixture of layered ingredients harden to form a solidified dessert. An icebox cake also ends up saving you from heating the house with the stove and it makes an excellent finish to a meal. The elegant Italian flavors of espresso and mascarpone are highlighted in this creamy and satisfying cake. If you are drooling over the Read more