In our family, we love our sticky toffee pudding. It’s not a particularly pretty looking cake but it is damn good! So for a special someone’s birthday, I decided to wrap it in a show stopping, birthday worthy bow. This… Continue Reading
There is something magical about cutting into a cake and revealing a triple layer rainbow of colorful funfetti. This cake was made for a special little girl so pink-hued buttercream was a must…obviously… Funfetti Birthday Cake 1 cup flour 2/3… Continue Reading
I know, rhubarb is actually in season in spring but I’m stretching the last of rhubarb season. I could not resist the ombre herringbone pattern of this pretty cake. Summer Rhubarb Coffeecake 1 1/2 cup flour 1 cup ground almonds 2… Continue Reading
This cake is all my favorite things sandwiched between a thick layer of berries and cream. I made it for Mother’s Day this year and it was a hit! Lemon Berry Meringue Torte Meringue Cake Layers Base 1/2 cup butter… Continue Reading
I’m gearing up for my annual getaway with my sister, Mel. This year we are headed off to Morocco and I’m stoked to explore a new part of the world! I’m completely in love with everything Morocco these days and… Continue Reading
Cupcakes aren’t just for kids. These ones are sophisticated, perfectly adult and very, very tasty! I’ve used this recipe a number of times but the recipe works super well in cupcake and cake form. Just bake in two 8-inch round… Continue Reading
Everyone loves a good story! I love a good cake with a good story even more! The Concorde Cake was created by French chef Gaston Lenôtre to celebrate the supersonic jet in 1969. Layers of meringue lady fingers enveloped by… Continue Reading
I ordered a healthy slice of pistachio cake from a local coffee shop one weekend and instantly fell in love. I then spent the next few days hounding the owners for the recipe. Here it is folks in all its… Continue Reading
There is always so much debate over carrot cake…raisins, nuts, coconut, pineapple? Truth is, we all know that the cream cheese frosting is where it’s at! Carrot Cake 1/2 cup raisins (optional) 3 Tbsp rum (optional, for some) 1 cup… Continue Reading
I originally made this cake in ‘loaf-form’ and tried to pass it off as a ‘breakfast bread’. No one complained, but I knew I wasn’t fooling anyone. For the record, a swirl of dulce de leche and a heap of… Continue Reading
