Cakes

Galette des rois

Starting in late December, pastry shops in Paris start jumping the gun, and windows and showcases begin filling up with Galettes des rois, or King Cake, in anticipation of the celebration of Epiphany, on January 6th. Because it’s such a popular treat, and lucrative for bakeries, the period of availability seems to extend a few more days every year and it’s not unusual for find…

Hawaiian Chantilly Cake

This Hawaiian Chantilly Cake is light, chocolatey, and topped with a buttery, velvety frosting that’s almost too good to be true.  Add a sprinkle of macadamia nuts, and suddenly, you’re transported to a breezy Hawaiian afternoon, toes in the sand,…

Apple Blondie Snack Cake

This snack cake started out as a cross between two of my recipes: blondies, and the Apple Brandy Bread from my 100 Morning Treats cookbook. I wanted something plump full of apple flavor, but also rich and winter-y. Using the blondie base (minus the cof…

Chocolate Chip Cake

Our chocolate chip cake is a delectable flavor experience with two layers of moist cake studded with sweet chocolate chips and topped with creamy buttercream frosting.

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Praline Sauce

It’s that time of year again. And that only means one thing: time to start thinking about the holiday baking. In Paris, bakery windows fill up with Bûches de Noël (Yule log cakes) and bourriches (wooden crates) of oysters are piled up at the markets. The chocolate shops are crammed with people, buying multiple boxes as gifts, and people splurge on caviar and Champagne, one of the…

Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Pecan cheesecake pie masterfully blends the creamy tanginess of cheesecake with the gooey, nutty richness of pecan pie, offering a multi-layered dessert that delights with every bite.

French Apple Cake

It’s interesting how many views of Paris there are, which you notice if you follow the variety of voices that write about life in the City of Lights. (A mistake some writers make is to call it the City of Light, and ‘lights’ in actually plural.) I tend to find all the quirks and report on the sardonic side of things, which for some reason,…

Easy One-Layer Chocolate Afternoon Cake

Why I Love Single Layer Cakes Over the past year or so I have found myself gravitating towards single layer cakes (vs the traditional double). Don’t get me wrong, I do like a towering layer cake in all its glory (for instance, my favorite birthda…

Banana Roll Cake

This impressive caramel banana cake roll features a sweet banana cake that is filled with a delicious brown sugar and cream cheese center.

Christmas Roll

Our Christmas vanilla roll cake is a rich, decadent confection filled with creamy buttercream and holiday cheer.

Chocolate Mint Poke Cake

Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich dark chocolate and refreshing mint with our chocolate mint poke cake, a delightful dessert that’s both easy to make and impossible to resist.

No Bake Cheesecake

A sweet graham cracker crust and creamy cheesecake filling make this easy no-bake cheesecake a divine dessert to make for friends and family.

Italian Lemon Cake

Italian lemon cake is a blend of zesty citrus flavors, moist cake, and creamy and fruity garnishes, creating a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

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