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Cinnamon Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Post | Donna Desfor on 09.11.05 | No Comment
Cinnamon Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake

by Nina Simonds
from Spices of Life
(Knopf, 2005)
Serves 10 to 12
My Aunt Pauline used to bake this traditional Jewish cake for special occasions. It’s commonly served at the meal following Yom Kippur or Shavuot, two holidays …

Orange Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Post | Linda Avery on 06.23.05 | No Comment
Orange Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

by Judith Sutton
from Sweet Gratitude: Delicious Ways to Bake a Thank-You For the Really Important People in Your Life
(Artisan, 2005)
Makes 24 cupcakes
Cupcakes aren’t just for kids — grown-ups are especially fond of these orange-scented little …

White Cupcakes with Truffle Cream Topping
Post | Linda Avery on 04.23.05 | No Comment
White Cupcakes with Truffle Cream Topping

by Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage
from Chocolate Obsession
(Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2005)
Makes 12 cupcakes
These tender cupcakes scented with vanilla are topped with a rich truffle filling, so chocolate lovers can have their cake and chocolate, …

Snowflake Cake
Post | Linda Avery on 04.23.05 | No Comment
Snowflake Cake

by Sara Perry
from Holiday Baking
(Chronicle, 2005)
Makes one 9-inch layer cake, serving 14 to 16
To my way of thinking, behind every memorable holiday meal, there’s a great cake — the kind that looks so grand and …

Coconut and Lime Macadamia Cake
Post | Donna Desfor on 04.21.05 | No Comment
Coconut and Lime Macadamia Cake

by Bill Granger
from Bills Open Kitchen
(William Morrow, 2005)
Makes one 9-inch cake
Lime and coconut is a classic tropical combination that down-under chef Bill Granger capitalizes on in this cake. Then for good measure, he goes over …

Chocolate Icebox Cakes with Coffee Cream
Post | Linda Avery on 04.21.05 | No Comment
Chocolate Icebox Cakes with Coffee Cream

by Bob and Melinda Blanchard
from Cook What You Love
(Clarkson Potter, 2005)
Serves 4
We have many fond memories of our old-fashioned icebox cakes covered with whipped cream. The original recipe has appeared for years on the package …

Chocolate Cherry Shortcakes
Post | Linda Avery on 04.21.05 | No Comment
Chocolate Cherry Shortcakes

by Nancy Oakes and Pamela Mazzola with Lisa Weiss
from Boulevard
(Ten Speed Press, 2005)
Serves 8
We’re delighted by the slightly retro idea of cherries jubilee, which we’ve updated and refreshed to take advantage of gorgeous California Bing …

A Blissful Layer Cake
Post | Linda Avery on 04.19.05 | No Comment
A Blissful Layer Cake

by Lisa Yockelson
from Chocolate Chocolate
(Wiley, 2005)
Makes one 3-layer 9-inch cake equaling 12 slices
This layer cake maximizes the flavor of chocolate. The combination of its rounded buttery flavor and seriously unrivaled moistness is what makes it …

Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding
Post | Linda Avery on 03.24.05 | No Comment
Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding

by Bill Granger
from Bills Food
(William Morrow, 2005)
Serves 4
These individual-sized chocolate cakes puff up during baking to form a light sponge top. Deeper down, sponge gives way to moist, steamed pudding and, at the very bottom …

Arabian Date Cake
Post | Linda Avery on 02.21.05 | No Comment
Arabian Date Cake

by May Bsisu
from The Arab Table
(William Morrow, 2005)
Serves 8
My boys’ grade school in London celebrated the diversity of the student body with an annual International Day. The children wore their country’s traditional dress, performed dances, …

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Pecan Crust
Post | Linda Avery on 11.02.04 | No Comment
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Pecan Crust

by Allysa Torey
from More from Magnolia
(Simon & Schuster, 2004)
Makes one 10-inch cheesecake
This cheesecake has been a huge success at the bakery since its introduction. It is a lovely dessert for an autumn dinner party. I …