Although I love all types of baking, cakes are my specialty. For 10 years, I owned an operated an award winning custom cake business. I have baked, literally, thousands of cakes throughout my career.
I test and retest every one of these recipes until I am proud to share it with you.
Key Lime Layer Cake has all the best things about Key Lime pie, in a cake. Buttery vanilla cake is layered with key lime curd, key lime cheesecake and a special graham cracker crunch. A hint of rum takes the flavor up a notch. Right off the bat I’ll admit that this is not a …
Triple Lemon Yogurt Pound Cake is perfumed with lemon 3 ways. Fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice and pure lemon extract join forces with tangy Greek yogurt for a burst of fresh flavor! This is a great pound cake with an even crumb and melt in your mouth texture. A perfect pound cake is one …
Are you ready to try the best German Chocolate Cake recipe? The cake is extra soft and chocolate-y, the coconut-pecan filling is less sweet and there’s a layer of whipped ganache to balance out the flavor of the cake. To be totally honest, German Chocolate Cake has never been a huge favorite. In general, I …
Sourdough Discard Crumb Cake is a soft buttermilk cake enhanced with sourdough discard & crowned with lots of brown sugar crumb topping. I absolutely love a good crumb cake. What makes a good crumb cake? Well, first of all, I think there needs to be almost as much crumb as cake. Second of all, that …
Marjolaine is a classic French pastry made with dacquoise (nut meringue layers). This spectacular dessert is chocolaty, nutty, crunchy and creamy. Swooooonnnn….. Are you ready for a baking project? Yes? Great! I’ve got a really good one for you. Marjolaine is of my all-time favorite classic French pastries. My version of this decadent dessert is …
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are not really pies. Whoopie pies are made by sandwiching together two cakes to form kind-of a cookie. Weird, but whether you think of them as cakes, cookies or pies, they’re a real American treat. Whoopies pies are as American as Apple Pie, but the exact state of origin is up for …
Lemon Lavender Angel Food Cake is light as a feather, not too sweet, tender and moist. Lemon zest and lavender flowers add a bright and beautiful flavor to this classic cake. When I created my Classic Angel Food Cake recipe I did extensive testing into the absolute best way to make the cake. Visit that …
Classic Black Forest Cake is a European layer cake made with chocolate sponge cake layers, sour cherry filling, whipped cream and plenty of Kirschwasser. Black Forest Cake is one of the most famous traditional cakes from Europe and has always been a favorite of mine. You’ve probably noticed that just about any dessert that features …
Rhubarb Crumb Cake! Three words that definitely belong together. Soft buttermilk cake is loaded with chunks of fresh rhubarb and crowned with brown sugar crumb topping. Calling all rhubarb lovers! You will want to enjoy this cake when our favorite vegetable, yes vegetable, is in season. This cake is not shy with the rhubarb, there’s …
Sourdough Bundt Cake with Buttermilk Glaze is a perfect snack cake. The tangy-sweet buttermilk glaze forms an ultra-thin coating. A little sourdough discard transforms an ordinary cake into an extraordinary treat. How to use sourdough discard to make a great Bundt cake: To ensure that the cake doesn’t stick, thoroughly butter and flour the pan. I …
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