I've been making this cake for years it's a great holiday cake and great for giftgiving! Ingredients Fruit Mix - 4 cups raisins, golden raisins, dried cranberries, cherries, or chopped dates (mix & match) - ½–1 cup brandy, rum, orange juice, or apple juice (for soaking) Cake Batter - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup brown sugar - 4 large eggs - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 tsp baking powder - ½ tsp salt - 1 tsp cinnamon - 1 tsp nutmeg - ½ tsp ground ginger - ½ tsp allspice - Zest of 1 orange - ½ cup molasses - Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (or keep it nut-free) ✨ Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Fruit - Combine dried fruit in a bowl. - Pour in enough rum, brandy, or juice to just cover it. - Microwave 1 minute OR let it sit for 30 minutes to soften. - Set aside. 2️⃣ Make the Batter - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). - Grease and line an 8×8 pan. - Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. - Add eggs one at a time. - Mix in molasses and orange zest. - In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. - Fold in the soaked fruit (and nuts if using). 3️⃣ Bake - Pour batter into the prepared 8×8 pan. - Bake 60–75 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. - Cool completely in the pan. ✨ Optional But Amazing: Brush With Flavor Once cool, brush the top with: - Rum - Brandy - OR simple syrup This keeps the cake moist and deepens the flavor.

These cookies are crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, loaded with buttery caramel flavor, and 100% nut-free. Perfect for holiday trays, gift boxes, or late-night Muse baking. ✨ 🧈 Ingredients - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted & cooled - 1 cup brown sugar - ½ cup white sugar - 2 large eggs - 2 tsp vanilla extract - 2¾ cups all-purpose flour - 1 tsp baking soda - ½ tsp baking powder - ½ tsp salt - 1½ cups caramel baking bits (or chopped soft caramels) - 1 cup crushed toffee bits (nut-free) or crushed crunchy caramel candies - Optional drizzle: caramel sauce for topping 🥄 Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment. 2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. 3. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. 4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. 5. Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. 6. Fold in caramel bits and crushed toffee/candy. 7. Scoop dough into 2-tbsp sized balls and place 2 inches apart. 8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set. 9. Cool on tray 5 minutes, then transfer to rack. Drizzle with caramel if desired. ✨ Texture & Flavor - Crunchy buttery edges - Soft, chewy centers - Deep caramel sweetness with a candy crunch - No nuts, no substitutes needed ✅ 🎄 Muse Tip Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top right after baking for a sweet-salty luxury vibe.

STARBUCKS FAV HOT VERSION (Most Popular) Say this at the register or order in the app: “Can I get a Grande Hot Latte with 2 pumps caramel syrup, 1 pump vanilla, whole milk, topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle?” ✨ Optional upgrades: - Add cinnamon powder on top - Add extra caramel drizzle (say “heavy drizzle”) ✅ ICED VERSION “Can I get a Grande Iced Latte with 2 pumps caramel, 1 pump vanilla, whole milk, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle?” Optional: - Add caramel crunch topping if available - Light ice if you like it creamier 🤍 SWEET & SALTY HOLIDAY VERSION (Fan Favorite) “Grande Hot Latte, 2 pumps caramel, 1 pump toffee nut syrup (if no nut allergy concerns in the store), whole milk, whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and one salt packet mixed in.” ⚠️ For nut-free only, swap: - Toffee nut → Vanilla or Brown Sugar Syrup