I totally overdid it with treats over the holidays and now I am feeling pretty guilty.  However, I don’t think I could ever just completely cut sweets out of my life, so I am looking for a healthier option this week.  I came across this recipe for 3, 2, 1 cakes and it seems almost too good to be true.  The cakes are single serving sizes so you don’t overindulge and you can have them made in just a minute’s time… seriously.  Enjoy and make sure to share what yummy cake combinations you come up with.

Here is all that you need to make these:

• 1 box of Angel Food cake Mix
• 1 box of cake mix (any flavor of your choice)
• 2 Tbs. Water
• Desired toppings (whipped cream, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, sprinkles…)

Here is how to make them -> Better Recipes 3, 2, 1 Cakes Tutorial

I  absolutely love the Molten Chocolate Cake at Chili’s!  When I was pregnant with my third, I craved it so much that we ended up eating there once a week for several months.  To this day, whenever we get close to a Chili’s parking lot my children all groan in unison.  Lucky for then, my brother-in-law law introduced me to this crockpot version of the cake and it is so yummy.  When we had it, my mother-in-law was there so we went the gluten free route and it was still really good!

Here is what you need to make it:

• 1 Chocolate Cake Mix (If needed, Betty Crocker makes gluten free cake mixes that are pretty good)
• 1 Box of Chocolate Pudding Mix
• 2 Cups cold milk
• 3 Eggs
• 1 Bag of Chocolate Chips
•  1/3 cup of oil
• 1 2/3 cups of water
• 1 Crockpot Liner

 Here is how to make it:

• In a bowl mix the cake mix, water, eggs and oil, then pour into the crockpot.
• In a bowl mix the pudding mix and milk, then pour in a spiral motion over the cake batter.
• Pour chocolate chips on top.
• Put the lid on and cook on high for two hours.
• After 2 hours, turn off the crockpot, but leave the lid on for another 30 minutes.  This helps the pudding to set.
• When ready, scoop out a serving and top with vanilla ice cream.

I am in the mood for brownies tonight!  Just look at all that chocolately goodness.  Yummy… This recipe is a great Christmas twist on your basic chocolate brownie.  Thanks to Mormon Soprano for the idea!

Here is what you need to make Santa’s Brownies:

• 2 C sugar
• 2 C flour
• 1 cube butter, softened
• 4 Tb. cocoa
• 1/4 C. oil
• 1 C water
• 1 C Buttermilk
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs

Here’s how to make it, along with a recipe for the peppermint frosting -> Santa’s Brownies Recipe