Pumpkin Spice Soul Cakes from author Cleo Coyle

Here is a tasty twist on an old tradition. Soul cakes are the culinary antecedent to the candy treats we give out on Halloween night, a custom originally connected with the church’s All Souls' Day (for more on that history, scroll down below my recipe). 

Cleo Coyle writes two
bestselling mystery

 series with her husband.
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Depending on the region and time period, soul cakes came in many variations. Most included spices and dried fruits with a cross on top. I had fun with this "soul cake" concept and created my own pumpkin spice version. The combo of pumpkin and vegetable oil (instead of butter) creates soul cakes that are moister and lighter than traditional versions. The pumpkin adds fiber and nutrition too. 

Like pumpkin muffin tops, these soul cakes make a delicious breakfast or coffee-break snack. Sandwich two together for a fall whoopie pie, filling them with cream cheese, cream cheese frosting, or even marshmallow creme.

May you eat them with joy &
as the "Soul Cake" song says...

May God bless you!

~ Cleo

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting from author Cleo Coyle

The Reese's Peanut Butter Cup is one of the most popular candies in America by sales, and it's easy to see why. The marriage of chocolate and peanut butter is a match made in culinary heaven, and you are cordially invited to their delicious reunion in this amazing cake.

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Recipe PDF.

All you need is a few ingredients, including a handful of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Take it to a party for a crowd-pleasing dessert or make it for your family or friends to lift their spirits--because it truly is a party in a pan.

To get the recipe right now in a PDF document click here. To read my entire recipe post, scroll down, or hit the "read more" button.

~ Cleo 

Chocolate Fudge Pumpkin Cookies with Pumpkin Spice Glaze by Cleo Coyle

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free recipe PDF.

Healthified! These delicious chocolate cookies may have the flavor and texture of fudge brownies, but they are lower in fat. An entire can of pureed pumpkin takes the place of shortening in the recipe, bringing iron, dietary fiber, and vitamins A, C, and E to this Halloween party.


To download the recipe, click here for the free PDF. Or read the entire post now by scrolling down or clicking here or on the read more link below, and may you eat with pumpkin spice joy! 

~ Cleo Coyle, author of
The Coffeehouse Mysteries

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake from Cleo Coyle

The Reese's Peanut Butter Cup is one of the most popular candies in America by sales, and it's easy to see why. The marriage of chocolate and peanut butter is a match made in culinary heaven, and you are cordially invited to their delicious reunion in this amazing cake. 

Click here for free
Recipe PDF.

All you need is a few ingredients, including a handful of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Take it to a party for a crowd-pleasing dessert or make it for your family or friends to lift their spirits--because it truly is a party in a pan.

To get the recipe right now in a PDF document click here. To read my entire recipe post, scroll down, or hit the "read more" button.

~ Cleo 

A Free Reading of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Iriving

For Halloween Week 2013

I'm sharing a public domain
reading of the legendary
American short story... 

So turn the lights low, close your eyes, and 

let the theater of your mind enjoy this

tale by Washington Irving:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Happy Halloween,
everyone!

~ Cleo Coyle