Cindy Rahe
Cindy Rahe is the recipe maker, treat baker, and picture taker behind Hungry Girl por Vida. She loves to bake from scratch and make things that taste as good as they look. Cindy was born near Seoul but grew up in California and Nevada. Her love of food has been influenced by her Korean mother's ongoing quest for finding and eating delicious things, along with a childhood of watching her paternal grandmother bake holiday pies. She believes strongly in homemade birthday cakes, creamy coffee, and making room for dessert.
Recipes and articles by Cindy Rahe
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New Orleans Beignets
Enjoy pillowy, sugary New Orleans-style Beignets right at home. Start the dough the night before, and let it rise slowly overnight for a sweet breakfast, or do it all in the morning. It's a trip to Cafe du Monde without the ticket price! -
Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
These Homemade Cinnamon Rolls only taste like they came from a bakery! Soft and fluffy, and topped with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. A make-ahead dough breaks up the work. -
Banana Cream Pie
This Banana Cream Pie is made extra special with sliced bananas layered between easy-to-make homemade pudding dotted with specks of vanilla! Whipped cream swirls and more bananas take this cream pie over the top delicious! -
German Chocolate Snack Cake With Coconut-Pecan Frosting
It's the same classic chocolate cake you love, but with more of that decadent, gooey coconut-pecan topping. Plus, it's way easier to make because you don't have all those layers to deal with. Win! -
Brookies (Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies)
Brownies and chocolate chip cookies together as one! Brookies are the best of both worlds, so you don't have to choose. -
Easy Dump Cake from Scratch
You'll forgive this cake its unfortunate name once you make this homemade version, which uses no canned pie filling or cake mix. Real ingredients are just as easy—and so much tastier! -
Apple Cider Glazed Donut Holes
Apple Cider Glazed Donut Holes tickle the taste buds with the flavors of fall. A touch of sweetness and the warm spices of apple cider make these donut holes the perfect morning treat to eat with a cup of steaming coffee. -
Carmelitas
If you like sweet, chewy, chocolatey, toffee-like treats, you’ll love these Carmelita Bars. Add nuts or don’t. Keep the coconut, or take it out. These bars are easy to adapt, easy to make, and easy to enjoy! -
Blueberry Crumb Bars
Don't feel like fussing with pie but still want a blueberry treat? These crumb bars with their jammy sweet berry filling should do the job nicely! -
Brownie Ice Cream Cake with Fudge Sauce
A birthday party isn’t a birthday party without cake and ice cream. Combine those festive favorites to make a luscious brownie ice cream cake, dripping in chocolate fudge sauce. Put your feet up. You’re now the queen of cake! -
Classic Shortbread Cookies
Take afternoon snack time to a new level with these buttery, crisp, and utterly delicious classic shortbread cookies! Easy to share, but we won't blame you for keeping them all to yourself. -
Lemon Cheesecake
This is the creamiest, most delectable, most lemony cheesecake! It's speckled with lemon zest and topped with tart, luscious lemon curd. It's just what you need to satisfy that sweet-tart craving. -
Homemade Vanilla Cake
If you've been searching for the perfect, easy-to-make, but totally delicious homemade vanilla cake, this recipe is for you! It's light, fluffy, and works great for any occasion! -
Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
This quick, easy, fluffy, spreadable, pipeable, food-dye-able, not-too-sweet, but totally delicious vanilla buttercream frosting is a baker’s dream! This is your go-to buttercream frosting! -
Classic Coffee Cake
Love Starbucks Coffee Cake? This version is even better. Tender, buttery cake topped with crunchy crumbles and a cinnamon-sugar ribbon running through the middle. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, and dig in! -
Peanut Butter Pretzel Magic Bars
These Peanut Butter Pretzel Magic Bars are a MUST for your next party! Think: Super Bowl, office party, or birthday. They have a pretzel crust with layers of peanut butter, chocolate, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk topped with more pretzels. -
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Oooh, yes! This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is the best of all possible worlds! This riff on classic Banana Bread is so good, the whole loaf will be gone before you know it. -
Raspberry Jam Sweet Rolls
These jammy raspberry-filled rolls are worth waking up for! Luckily, you don't have to wake up TOO early because you can make the dough the night before. Best enjoyed with a strong cup of coffee. -
Pecan Pie Bars
Pecan Pie Bars are easy to make for the holidays, easy to transport, and even easier to eat. They're just like pecan pie, but no need for the knife and fork! -
Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter lovers, this one's for you! It's the most decadent and indulgent peanut butter pie EVER, made with extra peanut butter in the filling, peanut butter cups on top, and a drizzle of melted peanut butter and chocolate. We warned you! -
Lofthouse-Style Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies
If you're a fan of soft and cakey Lofthouse-style sugar cookies, then this is the recipe for you! Add a generous layer of frosting and some rainbow sprinkles, and these cookies are ready for a party. -
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread! Made with pumpkin puree and warm fall spices, sprinkled with chocolate chips. Great for an afternoon snack with coffee! -
Thin and Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies taste just like Tate’s Bakeshop Cookies from the bright green bag! It's all about baking your cookies low and slow. -
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Chocolate chip cookie + cheesecake = chocolate chip cheesecake bars! Why choose one when you can have both?! Bonus: these cheesecake bars are ready in about half the time as regular cheesecake. -
Red, White, and Blue Layer Cake
Happy 4th of July! This layer cake is easy to assemble and will make the day feel extra-special. The Swiss meringue frosting also holds up exceptionally well on a hot day. -
Sweet Cherry Cobbler
Bubbling with sweet summer cherries and covered with a soft biscuity topping, this homey cobbler just begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream! -
How to Make Swiss Meringue
Fluffy, light, billowy—yes, that sounds like a description of clouds. It's also how we'd describe this versatile Swiss meringue! Use it to top cakes, cupcakes, and meringue pies, or bake it on its own to make crunchy meringues. -
Vanilla Buttermilk Layer Cake
Every home cook needs a good vanilla cake in their repertoire. This one is ours. It has a classic vanilla flavor with a hint of tangy buttermilk, it bakes up beautifully, and it stacks easily. It's also versatile, perfect for birthdays, fancy dinner parties, or a simple summer cookout. -
Texas Sheet Cake
A chocolate sheet cake the size of Texas! This thin cake is blanketed with a warm, pourable frosting and topped with pecans. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser! -
No Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies! Such a classic after-school (or work) snack! Cocoa powder, peanut butter, oats, sugar, butter, and milk. Drizzle with extra peanut butter to make these peanut butter no bake cookies extra special! -
Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
Three layers of lemon—in the cake, the syrup and the glaze—make this Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake extra lemony! This is easy cake is so dramatic and beautiful on a brunch table. -
Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole
You get the best of both worlds with this baked blueberry French toast casserole: sweet custard middles with a crispy topping! Assemble and bake right away, or make it ahead and look forward to a brunch feast. -
Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Raspberry Sauce
These pancakes get special treatment with chocolate chips and a homemade raspberry syrup! Make them as a surprise for someone you love. -
Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Everyone needs an amazingly rich and delicious chocolate cupcake recipe. These double chocolate cupcakes are it! -
Cocoa Coconut Macaroons
These Cocoa Coconut Macaroons are like a cross between a classic macaroon and a fudgy brownie. -
Mint Chocolate Cream Pie
Mint Chocolate Cream Pie! Like instant chocolate pudding in pie form, but way better. A hint of peppermint makes this dessert festive. -
Champagne Chocolate Truffles
Champagne Chocolate Truffles! So easy, yet so impressive. Made with just dark chocolate, cream, and CHAMPAGNE! Add gold leaf on top if you're feeling fancy. -
How to Make Classic Tiramisu
Here's how to make a classic tiramisu, step-by-step. Made with whipped egg yolks, sugar, rum, mascarpone, and whipped cream, layered with coffee-dipped ladyfingers. Great make-ahead dessert for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and holiday parties. -
Coconut Banana Cream Pie
Coconut Banana Cream Pie! Two great pies, combined in one. Graham cracker crust, creamy coconut custard, ripe bananas, and whipped cream topping. -
Speculoos Brownie Cake + First Look at Baker’s Royale Cookbook
Speculoos Brownie Cake! It's from the new cookbook "Baker's Royale" by Naomi Robinson, and we LOVE IT. Super easy, but feels special and indulgent. -
Caramel Apple Monkey Bread
Caramel Apple Monkey Bread! This pull-apart loaf is layered with fresh apples and drizzled with an apple cider caramel. The dough can be made ahead. -
Apple Slab Pie
Apple Slab Pie! The perfect dessert for a crowd, plus more flaky crust in every bite. Use a mix of apples for best flavor. Great for apple-picking parties, Thanksgiving, or holiday gatherings. -
Old-Fashioned Peach Pie
Peach Pie! This is what summer tastes like! Fresh peaches, easy homemade crust. Simple and perfect.
