This old fashioned pineapple upside down cake is the perfect antidote to the winter blues. A Short History of this Old Fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe “Upside down” cakes as a genre seem to have appeared in the late 19th century. They are called “upside down” because typically fruit of some kind is placed … Read more
This eierkuchen recipe will produce some extremely delicious German pancakes. A Short History of this Eierkuchen Recipe Pancakes are so beloved in Germany that different regions have different names for them. Residents of West Germany call them “Pfankuchen.” In Eastern Germany, the term “eierkuchen” prevails. Austria is evenly divided between the terms “Omelett” in Western … Read more
This one pan apple cake recipe is a cake of many names. It has variously been referred to as an Apple Dapple Cake, Jewish Apple Cake, a One Bowl Apple Cake. Most famously, a version appeared in the New York Times in 1973 as an unidentified “Teddie’s” apple cake. A Short History of Apple Cake … Read more
This German Hazelnut Cake Recipe is both extremely easy, quick, and moist! A Short History of Hazelnuts Hazelnuts have a long and rich history that dates back thousands of years. They are believed to have originated in Asia Minor, which is now modern-day Turkey. The ancient Greeks and Romans were particularly fond of hazelnuts and … Read more
This Michigan Cherry Oat Bar Recipe is made with hearty oats and sour cherries. In these rich cherry oat bars, the sour cherries provide the perfect balance to the buttery oat bar exterior. All About Sour Cherries Sour cherries are the key ingredient in this Michigan Chery Oat Bar recipe. What we commonly call “sour … Read more
This old fashioned chocolate mayonnaise cake is rich and moist, and comes together in just a few minutes. A Short History of this Old Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe Mayonnaise was first invented in the 18th century. However, it didn’t really come into its own in the 1920s, when two momentous things occurred. First, it … Read more
This cinnamon chip scone recipe allows you to infuse your scone with flecks of cinnamon sugar deliciousness. A Very Short History of Cinnamon Baking Chips The only thing harder to find that cinnamon chips themselves is the history of the cinnamon chip. What genius combined cinnamon, shortening, and corn syrup to make a delicious little … Read more
This German waffle recipe produces a waffle that is sweet enough for an afternoon snack or dessert. Don’t let that stop you from eating one for breakfast, though! About this German Waffle Recipe The German version of waffles seems distinguished from its many counterparts (French, Belgian, American and other) in that it relies on solid … Read more
This sour cherry coffee cake recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and sour to start your day off right. A Short History of Coffee Cakes Coffee arrived in Europe in the 17th century. Eastern and Northern Europe already had a deep tradition of sweet yeasted breads (known as kuchen or kugelhopf, and the perfect … Read more
Want to know the secret to making banana bread that is crunchy on the outside with an airy texture on the inside? It’s this delicious banana bread recipe with shortening! A Short History of Shortening The word “shortening” can be traced back to the 18th century. It was applied to any fat (typically animal fat) … Read more