Blueberries are deliciously sweet right now and this loaf cake is a perfect way to show off this berry. The almond flour is nutty, adds moisture, tenderness and makes it denser. The lemon zest adds a concentrated lemon flavor without the acidity of the juice. I chose a lemon glaze from a different source (addition … Continue reading
There are many versions of apple cake but Greek Milopita is special in that it is made with olive oil and yogurt. It’s a rustic treat with a moist, dense crumb full of apple chunks. I received this recipe in a Milk Street Magazine with an order I placed. I use to subscribe but I … Continue reading
A favorite Fall tradition is a trip (or two) to an apple orchard/cider mill to get apples. More importantly it is the enjoyment of warm cider doughnuts washed down with a glass of apple cider. I did not go to a cider mill this year so instead I made this delicious apple cider doughnut cake. … Continue reading
This is a classic crumb coffee cake that is made with unfed/discard sourdough starter. If you are a devotee of sourdough like I am, you know that you have to remove some of your starter on a regular basis and replace it with new to keep your sourdough starter alive and ready for your next … Continue reading
For a long time I have been wanting to make a “red velvet” dessert. I’ve collected recipes for cupcakes, cakes, brownies, cookies and bundt cakes. Even though I love to bake all kinds of things a bundt cake has always been a favorite as they are attractive for entertaining and they always freeze well. Keeping with the holiday season … Continue reading
Ho!Ho!Ho! I made my first madeleines back in 1994. How do I know – well I saved this May, 1994 recipe from Bon Appetit and wrote “great – G’s favorite”. G of course is Gene, my best friend, hubby and companion for so many years. I made two other recipes at the time from Chocolatier … Continue reading
I managed to make one more peach recipe before the season was over. Nothing better than fresh peaches, but I guess I say that about everything when it is in season. This is a Barefoot Contessa recipe which I received in an email and it sounded very simple and easy to make. Sometimes I … Continue reading
I have been wanting to make the traditional Italian dessert Tiramisu, or “pick me up” as it is often called for a long time. I like the metaphorical translation which is “make-me-happy” as this recipe certainly did. The problem has been that I have about 20 different versions of this yummy dessert and it was … Continue reading
“Tech the halls! Gadgets to make it a holly, jolly Christmas” according to The Today Show this morning. While working out on my elliptical I was watching this news program and lo and behold this cake pan and cake appeared. It has a secret pocket in the cake which you can fill with your favorite … Continue reading
This is a dense, very chocolatey cake where a little goes a long way. The ganache frosting is very rich and a small slice will be enough. Once in awhile I enjoy making a cake from scratch, it is extra work but worth it.