cakes and coffee cakes

Patriotic Funfetti Mini-Cupcakes for the Fourth of July

6 min read

Desserts

Patriotic Funfetti Mini-Cupcakes for the Fourth of July

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo July 5, 2026

For the Fourth of July this year, I thought I’d be clever and make cute little mini-cupcakes....

Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

4 min read

Breads & Quick Breads

Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo July 6, 2025

Here’s a great way to enjoy summer blueberries, “Blueberry Buttermilk Cake.” The buttermilk makes a moist, tender...

Blackberry Upside-Down Cake

7 min read

Desserts

Blackberry Upside-Down Cake

Maylee at Beyond Gumbo May 5, 2024

Here is a delicious — and easy — cake using blackberries which grew in my backyard. Yes,...

Happy Summer!

It’s summertime — and there’s only one way to describe Louisiana — “hot.” Homemade ice cream makes the perfect dessert for these hot days. I have many memories of churning ice cream tanks to make a variety of flavors — when growing up at our rural Virginia home. Plus, ice cream is a good way to show creativity as there are so many flavors and ways to make ice cream. Here I have shared several of my favorite recipes. In Editor’s Choice I give two of my most popular recipes — “Banana Pepper Jelly” and “Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Floats.” Yes, if you are planning to make homemde jams and jellies — now is the to get started when peppers are at their peak. Although a root beer float is always the “standard” way to make a float — check out my green ice cream float — it’s the best. Enjoy!