I consider myself to be somewhat of a pound cake connoisseur. That could be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how you look at it. I’ve had a lot of good pound cake. And a lot of bad pound cake. Why do they call it pound cake? Is it because it is… Continue reading Cream Cheese Poundcake
Apple Sharlotka There is nothing I love more than when I see a picture of something I want to make, check it out, and discover I have all of the ingredients in my pantry already. Those simple, wholesome, basic recipes are often the best. I’m not a fancy baker: You won’t see lavendar cupcakes or saffron anything coming… Continue reading Apple Sharlotka
This is far and away my favorite homemade cake recipe. Rich, chocolaty red-velvet cake just can’t be beat. A lot of people (including me, a few years ago) are intimidated by the thought of making a from-scratch Red Velvet cake, but as long as you follow the very simple instructions to a T, it is… Continue reading Red Velvet Cupcakes with "Whipped Cream" Frosting
Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake I consistently think only of this when I hear the words “Bundt Cake:” “What is it?” “It’s a bundt.”“A bun?“BundT!”“A bondt?”“BundT! Buuuunnnndddddtttt!”“Oooohhhhh!! I know! It’s a CAKE!” (to friend) “There’s a hole in this cake….” And I especially love when the mom puts a flour pot in the middle and the… Continue reading Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake
Cranberry Crumb Cake I have to say, I think this is my most favorite cranberry dessert I’ve ever made. While not terribly photogenic, it was very delicious. A dense, moist cake, almost pound-cake like full of tart cranberries that perfectly balance out the sweetness of the cake. I topped it with a delicious oatmeal walnut… Continue reading Cranberry Crumb Cake
Cinnamon Roll Cake Anybody who reads this blog knows that I love all things cinnamon, most of all cinnamon rolls. This buttery, gooey cake has all of the flavors and richness of a delicious cinnamon roll- but with only a quarter of the effort! I found this fabulous recipe on Cookin’ Up North. Click… Continue reading Cinnamon Roll Cake
Simple Zucchini Cake The annual end-of-summer question: What should I do with all this zucchini? I find myself constantly trying to find new and exciting zucchini recipes to try every year. When I saw this yummy looking cake on My Madison Bistro, I was excited to give it a try. The result was a rich… Continue reading Simple Zucchini Cake
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