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DisplacedHousewife | Really Delicious, Well-Tested Sweets

An Ode to Apple, Spices, and All Things Cozy

Published 21 days ago • 2 min read

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Hi Reader!

It’s September, which means we can officially start embracing the glorious, carby, sugary delights that make life worth living.

For me, that means one thing: the dynamic duo of apples and spices. It's the Bonnie and Clyde of fall flavors, the Beyoncé and Jay-Z of desserts...I don't know...just work with me on this.

Behold the Spiced Apple Cake with Brown Butter Buttercream, one of my favorites from the DisplacedHousewife archives.

Why this cake? Because it’s got all the things that make a recipe a keeper:

  • Moisture for days. Thanks to a whopping two cups of apples.🍎
  • The perfect spice blend. It's got just enough warmth to make you feel like you're wearing a fuzzy sweater.
  • The Brown Butter Buttercream. The crown jewel. It’s nutty, rich, and frankly, life-changing. If you only make one thing this month, let it be this cake.

Ready to get cozy? Happy baking!

Toasted Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond flour, sliced almonds & almond extract are what make this one-bowl, dairy-free, Mega Almond Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe (that's CRUNCHY! CHEWY!) simply irresistible!

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Crave-Worthy
Pimento Cheese!

Delicious cheesy, spicy, creamy pimento cheese recipe with perfect mayo-to-cream-cheese ratio, spreadable consistency & heat.

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Dreamy Buttermilk Lemon-Blueberry Scones

You will love this easy Lemon Blueberry Scone recipe! The dough is made with tangy buttermilk, heaps of fresh lemon zest and bursting with blueberries. These scones can be mixed & baked in under an hour!

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Ultra Moist Spiced Brown Butter Zucchini Bread

So excited for you to try this Ultra Moist Brown Butter Zucchini Bread Recipe! It's loaded with flavor from the brown butter, dark brown sugar and spices, with a soft, velvety and plush texture. Don't skip the Demerara on top!

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Double Chocolate
Zucchini Muffins

Rich chocolate flavor with a plush, mega-moist crumb are the hallmark characteristics of this super-simple, Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffin one-bowl recipe!

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Mixed Berry Crumble (use any berries!)

Juicy, thick berries covered in a crunchy, buttery streusel topping bake into the most DELICIOUS easy mixed berry crumble. Use any berries you'd like, but don't skip the vanilla ice cream!

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Key Lime Cookies

These Key Lime Cookies are soft, pillowy and perfectly flavored with mega key lime flavor! You'll love this one-bowl recipe that is mixed and baked in under 30 minutes!

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Easy Summer
Strawberry Jam!

This must-make recipe takes strawberry jam to the next level with dried hibiscus, zero pectin or canning equipment and incredible ease and flavor!

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Grab your new favorite tee! 🍒

Mom's Spiced
Zucchini Relish

My mom's been making this perfectly spiced zucchini relish since we were kids. It's like pickle relish, but better! Loaded with spices, it's perfect for gifting or stashing in the freezer to enjoy all year long!

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Irresistible Back-To-School Favorites

Grab our 10 favorite bake-to-school baking recipes to make right now! Grab your little ones and make the ultimate baked goods, snacks and desserts for lunchboxes, breakfasts and afterschool snacks.

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"Following up on her acclaimed debut, The Cookie Book, writer, photographer, and recipe developer Rebecca Firth tackles cake in her new book. You may have trouble picking which recipe to start with: Chocolate Stout Cake with Champagne Buttercream or a tart, sticky Glazed Tangerine Donut Cake?”
― Epicurious, 25 New Baking Books for Cozy Fall Treats

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"Writer, photographer and queen of cookies, Rebecca Firth teases my sweet tooth and I am not mad about it. Love following her and her tempting creations and can't wait to see what she comes up with next."
―Tiffani Thiessen, actress and author of Pull Up a Chair
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― Food & Wine, Best Baking Cookbooks to Own Right Now

DisplacedHousewife | Really Delicious, Well-Tested Sweets

Rebecca Firth

Join me for all things sweet including lots of cookies (my fav!), brown butter, chocolate, caramel, cakes and more! I love treats ranging from quickie weeknight cravings to fun, weekend baking projects. xo

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