Category: Cakes
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Cannoli Cream Cake
I’m one of those people who just thinks of eating a cannoli and simply falls into a coma of dessert ecstasy…you know what I mean, that crispy, fried exterior shell filled with a ricotta custard cream lightly scented with a little oranges zest and trimmed with shards of dark chocolate at both ends…just heaven. It…
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Éclair Cream Cake
In my daily research for new food and desserts recipes, I always come across interesting things that I can’t wait to try. One such thing was called an éclair cream cake which involved some graham crackers cookies placed in the bottom of a deep dish pan and then topped with a vanilla pudding mix, then…
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The Pavlova Meringue Cake: Serving Up A Slice of History
Meringue-type desserts are one of those things that are not often seen in the USA. I’m not talking about the occasional meringue topped pies that we are all familiar with…I’m talking about desserts such as the French dacquoise (pronounced da-kwa) and japonais (pronounced zha-po-nay) commonly used in European pastry shops. If you are not familiar…
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The BEST Fluffy Vanilla Frosting
When I was a kid, a quick batch of cupcakes to take to the school bake sale meant a trip to the store to pick up a cake mix and some readymade frosting in a can. In those days, they just had the basic vanilla and chocolate flavors, but nowadays you can get so many…
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Dressed Up Baby Cakes For Mother’s Day
Many of us were blessed with the gift of truly amazing women in our lives, and for those of us who were fortunate enough to grow up with this experience, the word mother means so much more than it may to others. I am one of those fortunate people who was surrounded by many strong,…
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Sweet, Moist & Delicious Cornbread with Jalapeño Pepper Jelly
I love a good cornbread. I prefer mine on the sweet side, so don’t even bother to give me anything that’s bland, dry or crumbly. I know, I know the traditional southern cornbread is just that – especially when it’s served with a hearty chili…but really, don’t bother because it will most definitely be placed…
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Going Stout Instead Of Green For St. Paddy’s Day
When it came time to think about what desserts to make for St Paddy’s Day, I didn’t want to do the more traditional ones of the green variety…don’t get me wrong, they’re fun to make and eat, but there are some other great flavors out there that are enjoyed by many, but not always so…
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Banana Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
I love shopping at the large restaurant supply houses because you can pick up so many great deals. On one particular day, I happened to come across a huge case of semi ripe bananas for $3…and as a baker, that price is truly a gift, especially since we go through a lot of bananas for…
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Chocolate Babka Coffeecake
When I lived at home, my dad was always the one who did the grocery shopping. Many times he would come home with new and interesting treats for us to try. On one such day he came home with a really strange looking bread that said babka on the label. None of us had ever…
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A Memorable Croquembouche
Do you want a stunning dessert that will also double as a fabulous centerpiece for any occasion? Well then, you need to consider trying your hand at making a croquembouche (pronounced kro-kem-boosh). This ultimate centerpiece is considered a traditional wedding cake in many European countries and takes a good bit of time to prepare in…