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Category Archives: Traditional with a Twist
The Amazing Hazelnut Cake
Allow me to introduce my absolute favorite dessert to make and to eat, beginning to end. There’s something about its involved creation process that exemplifies the wonder that can come with baking from scratch. The outcome — moist, nutty and … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes & Cupcakes, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist
Tagged almond, baking, cake, cream cheese, dessert, favorite cake, filberts, gluten-free, hazelnut, hazelnuts, nutty, pound cake, recipe
21 Comments
Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Yogurt and Lemon
I’m so happy that there are still a few strawberries showing up at my local farmers market. Some fruits have far too short of a season in my opinion, but strawberries seem to stick around for awhile — and sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes & Cupcakes, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist
Tagged baking, cake, cupcake, cupcakes, Greek yogurt, lemon, recipe, strawberries, strawberry, summer, summertime, yogurt
9 Comments
Tangy, Buttery Grapefruit Cake with Creamy Grapefruit Curd
On a recent evening, my husband came home with a full shopping bag from Moe’s Books. (Not an unusual scenario.) At first I perked up at the thought of new reading, but then I noticed the odd shape of the … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes & Cupcakes, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist
Tagged baking, citrus, dessert, food, friendship, grapefruit, grapefruit cake, grapefruit juice, grated zest, gratitude, recipe
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From Market to Skillet (Cake): The Lure of Cherries
On a recent visit to my local farmers market, I fell into a familiar rapture. Enjoying the late-day sun and the soft breeze from the bay, I strolled around soaking up the lively chatter, vivid colors, and the fact that … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes & Cupcakes, Sweets, Traditional with a Twist
Tagged almond, almonds, amaretto, baking, breakfast, cherries, cherry, corn meal, cornmeal, dessert, fruit, recipe, skillet, skillet cake, stovetop, summer, upside down cake
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