In the Pacific Northwest, May has been the most gorgeous month this year. For weeks now the sun has broken free of the clouds and lingering mist quite early in the morning and the temperatures have remained warm outside into the evening, something that happens rarely here, even in mid-summer. […]
Rich with butter and topped with a simple cinnamon streusel my family’s favorite Cinnamon Coffee Cake is both basic and compelling. Warm out of the oven it is fragrant, soft and delicious. Later in the day it is a little firmer but still wonderful. This recipe, from a card dated 1973, holds the secret formula for a coffee cake we have consistently treasured in my family for decades.
It’s almost May y’all, that time of year when I long to be in Kentucky, my childhood home. As the temperature warms, my thoughts often turn to the rolling hills, the tranquil horse farms and the abundant dogwood blossoms of the Bluegrass State. I fondly remember the excitement and festivities […]
I like the simplicity of this Carrot Cake. It relies on carrots, walnuts and spices for flavor, leaving out the sticky sweetness of pineapple and raisins that many recipes include. What’s more, this cake is moist and delicious and with four cups of carrots it might even be considered a vegetable dish. In any case, topped with Maple Frosting or Cream Cheese Frosting it makes a fantastic dessert.
Italian Wedding Cake. In name alone it is beautiful! It speaks of family and tradition. It promises love and passion. A quick glance at the ingredients and the promise is confirmed. Rich butter, wholesome eggs, soft flour, earthy nuts, luscious cream or soothing buttermilk and a spoonful of leavening. What’s […]
The bold flavors of chocolate, espresso and bourbon balance beautifully in this delicious Bourbon Chocolate Cake. Dusted with a fresh fall of powdered sugar it makes a spirited addition to a festive holiday menu.
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread is a deliciously dark spice cake. This is a comfort food in my book. Each spicy mouthful, hints of festive flavors from holidays past and its moist dense texture is packed with old-fashioned appeal. It makes a perfect ending to a casual holiday meal.
Pumpkin Praline Cake starts with a boxed cake mix and ends with a homemade brown sugar pecan topping. Easy to make, this moist and delicious Bundt Cake is full of autumn flavor.
Making this chocolatey Vampire Bat Cake for my son, I learned that a cake doesn’t have to be really complicated to be really cute. If you’d like to try making one of your own here’s how you do it…
This recipe for Less-Mess Cake makes the Easiest Chocolate Cake ever. Definitely a keeper, not only is this recipe great for those who are just learning to cook but it makes a delicious chocolatey cake anyone could be proud to serve. Give it a try and see if you don’t agree!
Where my cupcake had a delicious layer of cinnamon ice cream to add a counterpoint to the spicy chocolate flavor of the brownie, here I needed something smooth and full of flavor to complete my thought…
We are just wrapping up a season of birthdays at my house. My family all takes a turn, within a couple of months, claiming the spotlight and choosing a cake to celebrate their special day…