Bake or Break

German Chocolate Cake Cookies

One of my favorite cakes is the always reliable German chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting. Not very creative, I know. But, what can I say? I like what I like. Unfortunately for me, coconut is most definitely not what Quinn likes.

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Black-Bottom Coconut Bars

View a printable recipe or more photos I found this recipe when I was searching for something to make for a friend's birthday treat. Luckily for me, that just happened to be a friend who loves coconut. I don't get many chances to bake with coconut, so I take every opportunity I get.

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German Chocolate Cheesecake

View and printable recipe or more photos I'm a little late with this, but I had to brag on my birthday cake. I think many bakers are left to make their own birthday cakes. I, however, have Quinn, who always comes through at the end of August.

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Coconut Cake

View a printable recipe or more photos One of my very favorite desserts is coconut cake. Strangely enough, I think I've only made two or three of them in my life. One reason could be Quinn's vehement aversion to all things coconut. Other than that, I'm not sure what the reasoning is. In any case, I decided to put an end to the coconut drought.

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Coconut Pecan Shortbread Squares

View a printable recipe or more photos I've been on a bit of an unplanned hiatus from BoB. No big reasons, just a whole bunch of little ones that add up. I actually haven't quite gotten around to turning the oven back on. I do plan on getting back in the kitchen this week. In the meantime, I'll share these bars that I made a while back.

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Caramel Coconut Pecan Brownies

View the original recipe or more photos Now, that’s a recipe title. These brownies have it all. While I like brownies that are over the top chocolate, I think my favorites are the ones loaded with other flavors, too. This recipe certainly offers a little bit of everything.

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