Desserts Archives - A Side of Sweet

Perfectly Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

The BEST perfectly moist carrot cake recipe. It’s perfectly spiced, perfectly sweet and so delicious! So good, I made it for my wedding!

I don’t think I’ve mentioned this on the blog before, but baked my own wedding cake. Is that crazy? If it is, then I should also mention that made a full dessert table – full of my own dessert creations.

The crown jewel of the dessert table was a two-tiered wedding cake. The larger tier was this incredible carrot cake. It’s my favorite cake in the whole world – and my husband’s too!

Read on for the best carrot cake recipe decorated with beautiful candied carrot curls…

Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe

The BEST authentic Italian tiramisu recipe made even more fun with individual servings. Make it the night before for a great party recipe!

I have such a treat for you today! This recipe for an authentic tiramisu will absolutely knock your socks off. It’s probably even better than the tiramisu at your favorite Italian restaurant. It’s just a bit boozy, with a rich coffee flavor and the creaminess of mascarpone cheese…. Read More »

Valentine’s Candy Bark with White Chocolate

Gluten Free Vegetarian

Valentine’s Candy Bark with White Chocolate is equally festive and delicious. It’s easy to make and is a great Valentine’s party recipe.

I’ve had Valentine’s candy on the brain in a big way lately.

Picking out the perfect candy for this Valentine’s bark recipe, I felt like I was three years old again. Rows and rows of heart-shaped candy with more shades of pink than a crayon box. Heaven. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for my sweet tooth…. Read More »

Red, White, Blue Dessert for July 4th & Labor Day

America! Celebrate with this easy red, white, and blue dessert recipe – a vanilla bundt cake topped with buttercream frosting & fresh berries.

Easy 4th of July Dessert

I’m putting a patriotic twist on my favorite bundt cake recipe today by adding fresh berries! Summer means berries are in peak season, which is even more reason to put them on a cake.

Read on for this fun 4th of July cake or Jump to the Recipe…

Peach Pie with All Butter Pie Crust

Nothing says summer like a fresh peach pie with all butter pie crust. This recipe is for the best pie you’ll ever eat! I dare you to have just one piece.

I’m losing my mind right now. It’s officially peach pie season and I can’t get enough. We buy peaches by the bushel to satisfy my cravings and I will literally sit down and eat four peaches in a row, no problem. I’ve been craving peaches for months, basically since September. I’m over the moon happy with the fact that peaches are everywhere now!
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Rhubarb Blueberry Pie with Faux Lattice Crust

The ultimate summery pie is this Rhubarb Blueberry Pie recipe. You’ll also love this easy ‘fake lattice’ pie crust design that only requires a FORK!

Today’s pie recipe is a delicious twist on two of my favorite summer pies – rhubarb pie and blueberry pie. It’s so good I was literally craving it again as soon as we finished the last piece!

Read on for this amazing rhubarb blueberry pie recipe!

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