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
Pumpkin pie crunch cake is a dessert of mysterious origins. But, our inability to track down its history shouldn’t stop you from enjoying this perfect fall dessert, which tastes like a classic pumpkin pie sandwiched between two layers of shortbread, with crunchy pecan sprinkled over the top. A Short History of Canned Pumpkin All of … Read more
This Polish apple cake recipe consists of lightly stewed apples baked between two layers of crunchy short crust recipe. A Short History of this Polish Apple Cake Recipe Apples were first introduced to Poland in the 7th century by Cistercian monks. They quickly became a staple food of the region, appearing in pancakes, stews, and … Read more
Every baker needs a foolproof oatmeal crumble topping recipe in their back pockets. With this recipe in hand, you can instantly whip up a delicious summer treat. Fruit Flavor Combinations While the classic British crumble has stewed apples on the bottom, we’ve found that just about any fruit variety tastes good when topped with an … Read more
This French pear tart recipe look beautiful and festive. The pears rest in an almond filling (also known as frangipani), which sets off their delicate flavor beautifully. Who and What is Frangipani? We did a deep dive into Marquis Muzio of Frangipane. He seems to have been either a renowned general, or a man with … Read more
This applesauce cake recipe is the perfect antidote to your fall doldrums. The days are short and grey, and Christmas festivities are too far away to add cheer. Bake up this quick applesauce cake to feel extra warm and cozy. Christmas in July; National Applesauce Cake Day in June To us, nothing screams fall more … Read more
Cake Confusion This pear cake recipe falls squarely between baking categories. It’s like a coffee cake in that it has a layer of moist cake topped with streusel. We like to eat coffee cakes for breakfast. It’s also buttery and rich enough that you might think of it more like a bar cookie or blondie. … Read more
This pumpkin scone recipe has a savory base and a two kinds of sweet glazes. About this Recipe Starbucks has so thoroughly marketed pumpkin spice flavor, that we originally thought of pumpkin spice scones as an American recipe. However, we were thrilled to discover that credit for the idea of adding pumpkin puree to a … Read more
These small batch pumpkin surprise muffins make for a perfect halloween breakfast – all treat, no trick! About This Recipe This recipe is really an elaborate excuse to use up that half can of pumpkin you have in the fridge from some of your other fall baking. Has anyone else noticed the annoying tendency of … Read more
Want to live dangerously and bake a cake simultaneously? Well, this apple crumb cake recipe will allow you to do both. Mickey’s Cake We also call this cake “Mickey’s Cake,” after the mischevious hero of Maurice Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen. This is because the cake is best baked the night before you plan to … Read more