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Thai Tea Lime Pie (Inspired By Cha Ma Nao)

Michelle Lopez — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This Thai tea lime pie is inspired by both key lime pie and cha ma nao, a Thai iced tea drink made with lime! Made with real brewed Thai tea, fresh lime juice, and a silky sweetened condensed milk custard, this recipe delivers a perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor with a vibrant twist on a beloved classic. Check out the full recipe, step-by-step photos, and expert baking insights in this post to help you make this stunning Thai tea inspired pie!

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Starbucks Copycat Chocolate Pistachio Loaf

Michelle Lopez — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

If you love the new Chocolate Pistachio Loaf from Starbucks, you’re going to love this homemade version even more! This Starbucks Chocolate Pistachio Loaf copycat recipe recreates the bakery treat, complete with an extra moist and tender pistachio cake swirled with rich dark chocolate flavor. In this post, I show you exactly how to make the chocolate pistachio loaf at home and make it taste exactly like Starbucks' cake.

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Vietnamese Coffee Swirled Sweetened Condensed Milk Bundt Cake

Michelle Lopez — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This Vietnamese Coffee Swirled Sweetened Condensed Milk Bundt Cake is an incredibly pillowy condensed milk sponge cake swirled with a bold, intensely flavored espresso batter. The contrast between the creamy, milky crumb and the deep coffee swirl mimics the unmistakable richness of a strong Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk. It’s perfect for anyone who likes their desserts the way they like their coffee: strong, sweet, and deeply satisfying!

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How to Grease A Bundt Cake Pan To Prevent Sticking

Michelle Lopez — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

If you’ve ever asked, “Why does my bundt cake stick to the pan?” this guide walks you through exactly how to prevent it, even with detailed, craggy bundt designs. Drawing on years of recipe testing, I break down the most reliable methods bakers actually use. You’ll also learn what to do if a bundt cake does get stuck, including expert-backed fixes like steaming or freezing, so you can get a clean release every single time!

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Super Soft and Tender Lemon Yogurt Loaf

Michelle Lopez — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This lemon yogurt loaf is an easy, bakery-style loaf cake with a soft, pillowy crumb and bold citrus flavor. Made with both yogurt and mascarpone to make its texture extra tender and moist, the cake bakes up plush and soft every time, while fresh lemon zest and lemon oil give it a bright, fragrant lemon flavor. It's perfect for lemon lovers looking for their next favorite lemon bread recipe!

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Hummingbird High’s 2025 Review

Michelle Lopez — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Readers’ Favorite Recipes From 2025 The following recipes are YOUR favorites from the year—that is, the most viewed recipes from the ones I made this year. If you keep up with food trends, you won’t be surprised by the list below! Some of the year’s most viral flavors like Baja Blast and Dubai Chocolate made […]

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Soft and Chewy Pandan Crinkle Cookies

Michelle Lopez — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

These pandan crinkle cookies are fragrant, bright green, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. They taste like aromatic pandan and vanilla, complete with a beautiful powdered-sugar coating and deep cracks that show off their vibrant color. If you’re looking for a unique twist on a holiday crinkle cookie, check out the post for the full recipe and step-by-step tips!

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Homemade Baja Blast Pie Recipe (Better Than Taco Bell!)

Michelle Lopez — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This Homemade Baja Blast Pie Recipe is my tested copycat version of Taco Bell’s seasonal Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie—and it’s even better than the original. Made with a creamy, sweet, citrusy filling flavored with real Baja Blast soda and a crunchy graham cracker crust, this easy dessert comes together quickly and easily. I break down exactly how to make it at home, with tips to help you get the pie's bright, zesty flavor just right. It's perfect for fans of the signature Taco Bell dessert!

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Rectangular 9 x 13 Inch Cookie Cake + 14 Years of Hummingbird High

Michelle Lopez — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This rectangular 9 x 13 Inch Cookie Cake is the easiest, most crowd-pleasing dessert you’ll ever make! The chocolate chip cookie dough comes together in just 5 minutes, and you don’t even need a stand mixer. Even better? There’s no chilling required—simply mix, spread, and bake. And when topped with American buttercream frosting, the result is a celebratory cookie cake that serves a crowd and delivers all the joy of homemade cookies in sliceable form!

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Swirled Thai Tea Cookies with Condensed Milk

Michelle Lopez — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Bring the flavors of Thai iced tea into a cookie! These swirled Thai tea cookies are made with two quick-and-easy cookie doughs: one flavored with fresh Thai tea leaves, the other with sweetened condensed milk. Swirling the two makes them as beautiful as they are delicious. It's the perfect treat for tea lovers and cookie fans alike!

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