Lemon-Scented Pull-Apart Coffee Cake
Dec 08, 2009
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by Flo Braker
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Filed under baking | breakfast | readers raves | recipes | testers choice | vegetarian
Absolutely the best thing I’ve put in my mouth in a long time! That’s what folks saying about this sweetly tart, buttery, citrusy coffee cake. Want some?
Eggnog Pound Cake with Crystal Rum Glaze
Apr 21, 2008
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by Flo Braker
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Filed under baking | cakes | recipes | vegetarian
This inviting pound cake is the next best thing to a cup of eggnog. The dense, tender cake showcases the flavors of eggnog, rum, nutmeg, and currants.
Red Velvet Cake Roll
Apr 15, 2008
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by Flo Braker
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Filed under baking | cakes | recipes | vegetarian
Flo Braker’s twist on the classic red velvet cake takes the form of a roulade, or jelly roll, spiraled around a silky white chocolate cream.
Apricot Pound Cake
May 19, 2003
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by Flo Braker
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Filed under baking | cakes | recipes | vegetarian
This luscious, buttery-flavored pound cake is scented with vanilla, almond, lemon, and orange. An apricot filling puts it over the top.
Pistachio Cake
Apr 23, 2003
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by Flo Braker
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Take just one bite of Flo Braker’s chocolate cake slathered in pistachio Bavarian cream frosting and we guarantee it will become your favorite dessert.
Hedgehogs
Aug 27, 2000
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by Flo Braker
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Filed under baking | candy | chocolate | recipes | testers choice | vegetarian
These charming chocolate and rum buttercream creatures are known as Igels in Austria. Include them on an assorted miniature tray for a touch of delicious whimsy.
Meringue Bubbles
Aug 23, 2000
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by Flo Braker
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Filed under baking | cookies | bars | recipes | vegetarian
You taste chocolate right away when you bite into these, but the appearance of a snowy white meringue kiss shape atop a short tender cookie gives no clue.
Golden Caramels
Apr 27, 2000
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by Flo Braker
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Filed under candy | gluten-free | recipes | vegetarian
Golden caramels — literally, that’s what these are in taste, color, and topping. Decorate each caramel square with a bit of 24-karat gold for a glitter look.
Lemon Tart With Blueberries
May 25, 1992
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by Flo Braker
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Filed under baking | desserts | pies | tarts | recipes | vegetarian
The fresh flavors of lemon and blueberry are at their best here in Flo Braker’s easily assembled, elegant tart.
Classic Sweet Pastry
May 25, 1992
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by Flo Braker
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Filed under baking | desserts | pies | tarts | recipes | vegetarian
This classic sweet pastry is also know as pate sucree. The addition of egg and sugar makes the pastry richer and sweeter than an ordinary piecrust.
