In this Mocha Pecan Torte, flavorful pecan flour replaces the almond flour often used in French-style chocolate cakes and tortes. The mocha glaze, crafted with milk chocolate and coffee, beautifully complements the tortes dark chocolate interior, resulting in a unique and delightful taste sensation. The key ingredient is the pecan…
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This Lemon Meringue Cake is an absolutely delicious variation on the pie of the same name. In this cake version, soft butter sponge cake is layered with tangy, rich lemon curd, covered with Italian Meringue then browned with a kitchen torch. A stainless steel cake ring provides structure for the…
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I love the idea of using an existing cake as a foundation for new desserts. With that in mind, for this Passover, I transformed the unadorned Nut Torte from 2022 into a chic, delicious dessert that will be a wow-inducing finale to a Seder meal. The Nut Torte itself is…
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In my opinion, a morning yeast bread is just barely sweet, with a buttery soft texture, and bakes in a distinctive shape. This Lemon-Glazed Lemon Bread, with its brioche-like softness and baked in a Kugelhopf pan, checks all the boxes. On the first taste of this wonderful bread, one discovers…
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The 1980’s and 1990’s were the glory days of food magazines. There was Gourmet, the shining star of them all, first published in 1941 and required reading for anyone interested in fine food. There was also Bon Appétit, Food and Wine, Chocolatier, and The Pleasures of Cooking, published by Cuisinart. …
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In this version of Banana Cream Pie, a chocolate wafer crust adds a delightful chocolate element to an American classic. A vanilla bean custard, fresh banana slices, and lightly sweetened whipped cream complete this luscious dessert. The old standby cookie for chocolate crumbs, Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers, is no longer…
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This cake epitomizes the essence of a kitchen cake – one you bake to keep around your kitchen, ideally under a glass dome, for snacking, tea time, or to share with friends who may drop by. It’s my favorite cake (so far) from the delightful book The Bundt Collection. Moist…
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These delicious Chocolate Madeleines are rich and brownie like in taste. When baked in a heart-shaped madeleine tin (source below) they make an excellent dessert for valentine’s day. The filled molds can sit in the refrigerator for several hours prior to baking allowing you to get all the work done…
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