Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMachine Shed RestaurantHomemade Desserts Recipe

Homemade Desserts Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves12

Our bakers make our desserts from scratch every day, with options like Fruit Cobbler or Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.

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Ingredients

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Fruit Cobbler

Method

Fruit Cobbler

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Pour in the milk and melted butter. Stir until just combined.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Fruit

    In a separate bowl, toss the fruit with cinnamon if desired.

  5. 5

    Combine and Bake

    Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and top with the fruit. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Let cool slightly before serving warm, plain or with ice cream.

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. 7

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 8

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

  3. 9

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix the oil and eggs until well combined.

  4. 10

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.

  5. 11

    Bake the Cake

    Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 12

    Cool the Cake

    Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

  7. 13

    Prepare the Frosting

    In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

  8. 14

    Frost the Cake

    Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.

  9. 15

    Serve

    Slice and serve the carrot cake. Enjoy!

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