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 …
This Flourless Almond cake is perfumed with rum, vanilla and fresh orange zest. Brown butter adds another layer of flavor and a little richness. This cake is so light it simply melts in your mouth. How to make a great Flourless Almond Cake without chocolate: You’ve probably seen flourless cake recipes before. Chances are, those …
Red Velvet Cake has been around at least since the 1920s but has enjoyed a renewed popularity over the last few years. This cake is soft and has a special flavor from buttermilk, cocoa and vinegar. About Red Velvet Cake: So what makes a cake a Red Velvet Cake? Can you just add red food …
Vanilla Buttermilk Cake is the old fashioned layer cake we all know and love. The cake has a moist, fine crumb and lovely vanilla flavor. I love this cake because it has a very soft and moist crumb that is reminiscent of a cake made from a box-mix. WHAT??? How dare I talk about cake …
Vanilla Chiffon Cake is made with whipped eggs and oil. Oil makes the chiffon cake moist and tender, and whipped eggs make it super-light. This recipe can be baked as a layer cake or in a tube pan. I think “chiffon” is a great word. Not only is it a pretty sounding word, it also …