This easy strawberry sponge cake recipe consists in two layers of a light sponge cake with layers of whipped cream and strawberries. A Short History of Japanese Strawberry Sponge Cake Recipe Did you know that strawberry sponge cake is the dessert of choice (following a meal at KFC) for many people in Japan on Christmas … Read more
This is the first lucky chocolate rolled cake recipe we have ever found. This cake rolled without sticking together or splitting! Hooray! Rolled Cakes…ARGH!!!! We have historically not had the best luck with chocolate cake roll recipes. They seem a bit more finicky than their vanilla counterparts and we have often resorted to turning shredded … Read more
We come from a family of carrot cake lovers. We are always in search of the best carrot cake recipe. Sometimes, though, going back in time is the best way to move forward. This old fashioned carrot cake recipe wtih pineapple won rave reviews from our tribe of carrot cake experts. A Short History of … Read more
This rolled chestnut cake recipe is the perfect festive winter treat, highlighting the decadent flavor of French Crème de Marrons. Wintry Chestnut Treats When we lived in Paris as teenagers, chestnuts abounded. In the winter, you could buy a paper cone full of roasted chestnuts on street corners to warm your fingers as you walked … 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 chocolate almond cake appeared (and continues to appear!) at almost every festive family occasion. We love its fudgy texture and delicate almond flavor, as well as the astonishing speed with which it comes together. The Mother of All Chocolate Cakes For those who haven’t read our origin story, it’s important to know that the … Read more
This Halloween Dirt Cake Recipe is the star of our Halloween celebrations. It’s rich and chocolatey, and very, very silly. It’s Halloween Baking Month!!! Halloween is coming. Do you know what the best thing about Halloween is (other than pets in totally ridiculous costumes)? Halloween Desserts! We stockpile recipes all year round to adequately prepare … Read more
Today we’re making a rich, chocolatey ice cream cake worthy of the most sophisticated of grownups. About this Big Boy Birthday Ice Cream Cake Recipe Our youngest boy is turning four this weekend. For his birthday he requested a big boy chocolatey ice cream cake. Taking him at his word, we made an ice cream … Read more
Today we’re making a delightful bundt cake recipe featuring one of our favorite flavor combinations — oranges, almond, and chocolate. About this Bundt Cake Recipe We have previously waxed lyrical about our favorite 6-cup bundt cake pan, so please forgive the repeat. We love how adorable bundts look with minimal decoration. This beautiful cake is … Read more
This dark chocolate cake recipe is our house favorite. It’s pictured here with a nest of chocolate eggs for easter, but it’s the star of every holiday! About This Dark Chocolate Cake Recipe Like so many of the best things in life, this cake incredibly flexible. It can stand up to a range of toppings, … Read more