Indulgent Recipes Perfect for Treating Yourself | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/indulgent/ Inspiring you in and out of the kitchen Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:41:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-AK-for-small-sizes-1-2-64x64.png Indulgent Recipes Perfect for Treating Yourself | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/indulgent/ 32 32 Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/pumpkin-snickerdoodles/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/pumpkin-snickerdoodles/#comments Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:00:07 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=46229

Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Wonderful pumpkin snickerdoodles with hints of brown butter and pumpkin pie spice in every bite. These easy pumpkin snickerdoodles are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and have pumpkin puree baked right inside. An incredible fall take on traditional snickerdoodles! AK Pumpkin Week is HERE! Each day this week I’ll be sharing a

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World’s Best Banana Cream Pie (with peanut butter cookie crust!) https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/banana-cream-pie/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/banana-cream-pie/#comments Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:00:48 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=65976

World’s Best Banana Cream Pie (with peanut butter cookie crust!)

The world’s best banana cream pie with a peanut butter cookie crust and a homemade whipped cream topping. This easy banana cream pie recipe is made without boxed pudding and is delicious topped with chocolate curls, toasted coconut, and anything else your heart desires. The perfect dessert for the holidays! I originally made this gorgeous

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Tahini Monster Cookie Bars https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/monster-cookie-bars/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/monster-cookie-bars/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:00:53 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=75731

Tahini Monster Cookie Bars

Gooey and delicious monster cookie bars filled with the best add-ins like shredded coconut, chocolate chunks, and chocolate candies! These dairy free and gluten free monster cookie bars are made with creamy tahini instead of peanut butter and make an incredible dessert for kiddos and adults. Monster cookie lovers, this recipe is for you. I’ve

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Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free) https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grain-free-peanut-butter-banana-cake/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grain-free-peanut-butter-banana-cake/#comments Sat, 15 Jun 2024 16:00:07 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=40494

Damn Good Peanut Butter Banana Cake (gluten free, grain free)

Damn good grain free peanut butter banana cake filled with mini chocolate chips and topped with a luscious fluffy peanut butter frosting. This incredible gluten free peanut butter banana cake recipe is easy to make and perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays and special occasions! Guess who’s back? Back again. Another AK cake recipe is back.

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Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/almond-flour-strawberry-shortcake-cake/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/almond-flour-strawberry-shortcake-cake/#comments Wed, 08 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=18478

Almond Flour Strawberry Shortcake Cake with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

Beautiful almond flour strawberry shortcake cake made with a mix of almond & coconut flour. This grain free and gluten free strawberry shortcake cake is topped with an easily dairy free vanilla bean cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries for a wonderful dessert that’s perfect for summer! Growing up I remember spending time at my

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Salted Tahini Butterscotch Cookie Skillet https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/butterscotch-cookie-skillet/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/butterscotch-cookie-skillet/#comments Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=88607

Salted Tahini Butterscotch Cookie Skillet

An absolutely delicious ooey-gooey tahini butterscotch cookie skillet with notes of caramel thanks to a hint of brown butter and dark brown sugar! This easy butterscotch cookie skillet is packed with sweet butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and chewy oatmeal for the ultimate treat that’s perfect for sharing. Don’t forget the chocolate and butterscotch drizzles, a

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Espresso Yogurt Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/espresso-chocolate-chip-coffee-cake/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/espresso-chocolate-chip-coffee-cake/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=88238

Espresso Yogurt Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Beautiful espresso yogurt chocolate chip coffee cake infused with rich brown butter and baked with espresso powder right in the batter. This delicious, easy espresso coffee cake has the perfect brown sugar streusel topping, plus a luscious espresso glaze to tie it all together. The perfect brunch treat or easy dessert for coffee lovers! IT’S

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Lemon Lover’s Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/lemon-blueberry-sweet-rolls/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/lemon-blueberry-sweet-rolls/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:11 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=87908

Lemon Lover’s Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls

Absolutely to die for, big, soft lemon blueberry sweet rolls bursting with a homemade quick lemon blueberry filling and topped with a luscious lemon cream cheese frosting. These lemon sweet rolls are a glorious new take on my famous cinnamon roll recipe and are perfect for brunch, dessert, and celebrating spring and summer holidays! HI

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The Best Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins You’ll Ever Eat https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/blueberry-muffins/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/blueberry-muffins/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:00:40 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=44665

The Best Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins You’ll Ever Eat

The best blueberry muffins you’ll ever make! These incredible bakery style blueberry muffins with crumb topping are moist, perfectly sweet and bursting with juicy blueberries. You’ll never need another blueberry muffin recipe! Every once in a while I like to post a recipe that’s based on a childhood favorite of mine. And when I say

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Spicy Brown Butter Goat Cheese Pasta with Sweet Corn & Honey Roasted Butternut Squash https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/spicy-brown-butter-goat-cheese-pasta/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/spicy-brown-butter-goat-cheese-pasta/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:01 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=87189

Spicy Brown Butter Goat Cheese Pasta with Sweet Corn & Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

Beautiful spicy brown butter goat cheese pasta with sweet corn, tender honey roasted butternut squash, and pickled jalapeños. This delicious vegetarian butternut squash goat cheese pasta hits all of the flavor notes and is perfect as is or with the addition of sausage or chicken for extra protein! A comforting meal you’ll truly crave. Let’s

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Lemon Pistachio Cake with Lovely Lemon Frosting https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/lemon-pistachio-cake/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/lemon-pistachio-cake/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:14 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=86977

Lemon Pistachio Cake with Lovely Lemon Frosting

Beautiful lemon pistachio cake with a lovely lemon frosting and fresh berries. This gluten free pistachio cake is perfectly sweet with both fresh lemon juice and lemon zest baked right in. Great for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any special occasions! Every year around Valentine’s Day I like to share a new incredible cake recipe for

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Dad’s Extraordinary Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/yellow-cake/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/yellow-cake/#comments Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=86549

Dad’s Extraordinary Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

My Dad’s extraordinary yellow cake with chocolate buttercream frosting is the perfect dessert for celebrating birthdays and special occasions. With the perfect crumb, sweetness, and fluffy frosting, this is truly the best yellow cake recipe you’ll ever make! When I think back to all of the memories I had with my Dad, who passed away

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