Audrey, Author at The Batter Thickens

Oatmeal Butterscotch Banana Bread (With STREUSEL)

Whenever we made banana bread as kids, I was (obviously) obsessed with the chocolate chips, but I really, really loved the addition of butterscotch chips. I also am a big fan of oatmeal scotchies. Throw em together? This banana bread. It’s oatmeal scotchies meets banana bread, and you can eat it for breakfast. Wins all…

Vegan Carbonara (Single-Serving)

Behold, the meal that got me through my last year of college! Vegan carbonara. (I should put liberal air quotes around “Carbonara” I suppose.) In the midst of the pandemic, inspiration for food was at an all time low as I was juggling school and work and having to cook every single meal, with next…

Cappuccino Ice Cream Sandwiches (Also – Let’s Catch Up!)

Hello again! It’s been a minute, huh? I haven’t posted here since July 2018, and Molly hasn’t posted since April 2019. Oops. I’ll catch you up on everything if you want to read in between the pictures, or you can just skip to the bottom and get the recipe for these Cappucino Ice Cream Sandwiches! A…

The Baked Brownie

These back-to-basics brownies mean business. Rich, decadent, fudgy, and everything a brownie should be. The simplicity of this recipe gives chocolate the chance to shine, so make sure you’re using the good stuff. If you remember earlier this year, we posted about cutting sugar out of our diets. It’s been wonderful. I feel less lethargic,…

Banza Pasta with Creamy Pesto and Tempeh (Vegetarian)

This vegetarian Banza pasta with creamy pesto and tempeh comes together quickly, making this dish an easy, healthy weeknight meal that’s easy on your diet too. I’ve said it a million times, but the thing I missed most at college was cooking. Now that I’m home for the summer with little else to do but play…

12 LA Bakeries and Brunch Spots to Visit When You’re New to the City

These are the LA bakeries, doughnut shops, ice cream shops, and brunch spots that are perfect for exploring the city and trying some of the delicious food it has to offer. Having traveled a fair amount, I’ve found that the best way to feel comfortable in a new place is to get some good food….

Moose Tracks Cake

Moose Tracks Cake is inspired by the ice cream flavor by the same name. Moist layers of white vanilla cake are studded with mini chocolate chips, smeared with fudgy chocolate ganache, and frosting with peanut butter frosting. Top it off with some more generous drizzles of ganache and decorate with mini peanut butter cups. Audrey…

Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

Happy New Year! We’re having Champagne Cupcakes. Christmas is over, which is always sad, but the New Year brings lots of exciting things! All those dreams of resolutions that will never happen, but that’s fun to pretend will happen. All the ideas of fresh starts, even if you’re in school and are in the middle…