Tag: cake
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Decadent Chocolate Sourdough Starter Cake
Decadent Chocolate Sourdough Starter Cake: A Moist, Flavorful Twist on a Classic There’s something undeniably magical about chocolate cake—its rich aroma, velvety texture, and that first blissful bite that melts on the tongue. But what if you could elevate that classic dessert with a natural fermentation twist? Enter: Chocolate Sourdough Starter Cake—a luscious, tender cake…
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Elegant Late Summer Plum Crumb Cake
Capture the Season: An Easy, Elegant Late Summer Plum Cake There’s a certain magic to late summer. The light turns golden, the air develops a crisp edge, and the markets are overflowing with the season’s final, most generous offerings. Among them, the humble plum takes center stage. Deep purple, blushing red, and sunny yellow plums…
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Strawberry Crunch Poke Cake
What Exactly Is a Poke Cake? For those that are wondering, a poke cake gets its playful name from the simple yet genius technique of literally “poking” holes into a freshly baked cake. These little tunnels then become conduits for a delightful liquid – in our case, strawberry gelatin – to seep in, creating pockets…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Molten Cakes for Two
Chocolate Chip Cookie Molten Cakes for Two Craving a warm, gooey dessert that’s both impressive and incredibly easy to make? Look no further! These Chocolate Chip Cookie Molten Cakes, with a rich chocolate ganache center, are the perfect treat to share (or not!) on a cozy night in. They combine the comforting familiarity of chocolate…
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Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
If you are a fan of all things lemon, then you are going to be very happy with this lemon meringue cheesecake. From the crust made with meyer lemon wafers, a cheesecake with lemon juice and zest (swirled with lemon curd), and topped with a luscious toasted meringue, your tastebuds are going to be doing…
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Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Remember that Persian Love Cake I made last month? Well, if you are a fan, you are going to love this pistachio cake! I tested this recipe several times before I was happy with the final outcome. I tried all-purpose flour versus cake flour, whole milk versus buttermilk, almond extact versus pistachio extract. I even…
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Persian Love Cake
I haven’t been present on social media for a while now as we were in the middle of a kitchen remodel that began December 4, 2023, and was recently completed. Being without a kitchen during the holidays wasn’t much fun, I know, but knowing once the demo was done, I was going to have a…
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Peach Cake
“You could be the tastiest, most juiciest, most delicious peach out there in the world; there’s still going to be people out there who don’t like peaches .”—Benson Henderson As far as I can remember, I have always loved eating peaches! I know a lot of people are not a fan. Maybe it’s a…
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Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Sauce
I enjoy gingerbread cake, but I’ve never been a fan of molasses. When I make gingerbread cookies, or gingerbread houses, I always substitute molasses with dark corn syrup. Using dark brown sugar in this recipe along with the warm delicious spices, gives this cake the iconic gingerbread taste. It’s so moist and yummy! Ingredients for…
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Orange Olive Oil Cake
Following a recipe that I find on line (or even in a cookbook) and not getting the results I had aspired to achieve is really frustrating! I tested this recipe several times before achieving the perfect texture and posting it on my blog. I am very happy with this orange olive oil cake, and…