Traditional angel food cake just got a sublime upgrade with chocolate in every bite. Homemade angel food cake has been a go-to dessert at our house but I've created this luxurious chocolate version I think you'll love even more!

I've always found most angel food cakes from the store are dry and stale, homemade angel food cake is anything but and the only way to go in my opinion.

It's easier to make than you'd think and it's the perfect finish to a spectacular dinner. It also makes a delectable celebratory cake for a birthday, or Valentines day of course.

Treat yourself this weekend, or make it for a friend or loved one. It's completely irresistible!

And don't toss those egg yolks, see all my recipes ideas below on various ways to use them.

The Fruitiest Trifle Recipe

This multicolor trifle is a quintessential summery treat, the crowning finish of any meal. It's loaded with all the best things including cake, berries and lots of cream (that's flavored with cream cheese as well).

And don't be deceived by it's fancy good looks, you'll actually find it really a breeze to prepare. That is thanks to the use of a store-bought cake to save plenty of prep time and no cool time required.

Did I mention it's a no-bake, no-cook dessert as well?

There's just a few simple steps here of chopping, whipping and layering.

And while it's true that many of us may not be big fans of store-bought cakes, this recipe is one of the best ways to doctor up an otherwise boring and slightly dry angel food cake. The secret is in the fresh lemon and honey glaze that's brushed over it.

I think you'll love the flavor in this dessert! Everything here pairs beautifully together and it's sure to be a highlight of any summer gathering!

Try these other fruit pizza favorites: Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas and Brownie Fruit Pizzas.

In this fruit pizza recipe you get a soft and tender sugar cookie base that's covered with a rich cream cheese topping, and layered with a generous amount of vibrantly flavored fresh fruit.

Then it's finished with a sweet apricot jam which gives the pizza the perfect finishing sheen.

Simply put it's a staple summer recipe! I love to make it at least once every summer and top it with a colorful variety of seasonal fruit.

You just can't go wrong with a cookie topped with a sweet and tangy frosting, lots of tasty fruit and a simple fruit pizza glaze.

And the possibilities of how it can be decorated with creative patterns are endless. Such a fun dessert that everyone will love!

The Tastiest Green Smoothie!

The great thing about this healthy smoothie is that there's no spinach flavor. You wouldn't believe how the fruit hides the flavor of the spinach even though there's a hefty 2 1/2 packed cups of it.

Even my kids love this smoothie! My daughter says it tastes like pie. And I love that it's a breakfast or midday snack I feel great about feeding them. No artificial flavors or colors, and it's not a bunch of empty carbs (like some of those sugary cereals they like). Plus it keeps us full until lunch.

We call it the Grinch smoothie because even if a food doesn't look so appealing to kids if you give it a fun name it can make all the difference.

Sometimes it comes out with a prettier green than others (who knows it must be the batch of spinach and berries) but every time we love it just the same. I always look forward to breakfast when I know I've got everything stocked to make this! I've been hooked on it all summer.

It's quick and easy, perfectly filling and satisfying, and just perfectly delicious! Who knew healthy could taste so good?

Homemade Raspberry Freezer Jam

The other great thing about this jam, other than it's addictive flavor is that it can freeze up to 1 year so you can enjoy a freshly flavored raspberry jam in the middle of winter! I love pulling a batch out at Thanksgiving to go with the Homemade Dinner Rolls or adding to my kids PBJ sandwiches in the school lunch rotation.

This has been my go to jam recipe for 10+ years. I've tried other jams (strawberry, peach, blueberry) but this is always the one I always kept coming back to and now it's actually the only one I ever want to make.

Everyone who ever tries it LOVES it! I use the less or no sugar fruit pectin, which still has plenty of sugar added but it's not overly sweet like I feel the original kind is. It leaves room for the raspberry flavor to really shine.

Every year I usually make two batches so we have enough to last for almost a full year. This year I actually did four batches using some berries we picked while in Oregon, that way I had some extra to give away to family.

Fruit Salad Recipes

Fruit Salad is one of my favorite side dishes. And at any given time of year I usually have a lot of fruit on hand so when I have people over I'll usually throw together some sort of fruit salad. Here's my list of go-to fruit salads:

• Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad
• Berry Cheesecake Fruit Salad
• Melon Pineapple Fruit Salad
• Winter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
• Creamy Cinnamon Apple Walnut Fruit Salad
• Creamy Grape Fruit Salad
• And now we've got this super delicious Berry Fruit Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing to add to this list!

And the great thing here is that it's mostly fruit covered with a cheesecake topping versus a super calorie heavy slice of cheesecake with a little fruit. So I'd say this is a smarter choice than a slice of cheesecake and it fills that craving so why not??

Why I love this Fruit Salad

Cheesecake and fruit are two of my favorite foods so it only makes sense to combine them. And don't you just love the way a homemade berry sauce pairs with a slice of rich cheesecake, so again why not combine those flavors into a fruit salad? It's just meant to be.

We've all had the bad fruit salads that have things like artificial whipped topping and fruit cocktail in syrup but here we skip all that and stick to real ingredients and fresh fruit. It's wayyyy better! Try this and you'll see what I mean. Those 80's fruit salads don't stand a chance.

Cannoli Cones

If you've been following my blog for a few years then by now you've probably figured out I'm obsessed with cannoli. It is one of the worlds best desserts!

I've shared the classic Cannoli, Cannoli Bites (mini baked version), Cannoli Dip, Cannoli Cupcakes, Cannoli Cream Puffs, and even Cannoli Ice Cream. And now it's about time I shared a simplified easier/cheater version.

I've always loved sugar cones so I knew I'd be a big fan of these. Plus they aren't fried so that means I get to eat two right :)??

A Must-Try Triple Berry Crisp!

This fruit crisp is made up of mostly berries (which I'm obsessed with), then it's adorned with the most delicious crispy, sweet, buttery, oat-filled topping and finished with a generous scoop of rich vanilla ice cream.

Yes, and that vanilla ice cream is a must! It adds to the sweetness, and balances out the light tartness of the berries, and polishes it off with that berries and cream flavor combo. This is how you do summer! Swap out the cake or pie for this triple-berry cobbler variation! Ok, I know there are different definitions for baked fruit recipes, usually defined by the topping. Is it biscuit topping? Pie dough? Streusel? Is this truly a mixed berry cobbler recipe?

I don't think you need to worry about what you call it—just be sure you have enough for everyone!

Key Lime Pie Made Cupcake Size

Where have these little cups of limey deliciousness been all my life? They are perfectly ice cold and so refreshing on a hot sunny day.

You'll love the fact that they are no-bake because during those 100 degree summer days we just don't want to heat the house up with a hot oven.

The other great thing about these is that they are a dessert that people of all ages will love. And these little cupcake size pies just look that much fancier than a whole pie does right?

How to Make Mini Key Lime Pies

• Line cupcake pan with silicone liners
• Mix graham cracker crumbs with butter and honey.
• In a bowl whip heavy cream to soft peaks, add 1sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
• Separately whip cream cheese with 1 Tbsp sugar until fluffy. Mix in condensed milk, lime zest and lime juice. Fold in whipped cream mixture.
• Divide mixture among silicone liners, filling each within about 1/4-inch of the top.
• Sprinkle graham cracker mixture over filled cups so you have an even layer over each.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 3 - 4 hours.
• Remove from liners then top with sweetened whipped cream mixture and garnish.

Tip for These Pies

One thing I highly recommend here is silicone cupcake/muffin liners. Just the standard size.

I bought some to make these because I've made brownie ice cream cupcakes before and they just stuck and were a total disaster so this time around I didn't want to deal with any sticking. I'm guessing after a few minutes of them sitting out they'll soften up enough you can remove them from paper liners but I just didn't want to risk it.

You can buy the silicone cupcake liners at most craft stores or online (Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Amazon) and they cost about $5 - $10 and I think they are worth it for frozen cupcakes.

More Lime Recipes You'll Love

• Brazlian Limeade
• Rainbow Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
• Cherry Limeade Cupcakes
• Key Lime Cheesecake

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