This cake was gorgeous. It just might be the perfect treat for Christmas morning. The cranberries are bright bursts of tart juice, the batter is full of sweet orange flavor, and the cake is light and fluffy. With the cranberries, this isn’t a very sweet cake, so it’s great for brunch or tea. This isRead more
This cake is a great way to use the fresh fruit of autumn. This cake is super moist and filled with apple-y flavor. Dusted with a little powdered sugar, it’s the perfect balance of sweet. Perfection is this cake with a cup of tea or coffee, or really get into the holiday spirit with aRead more
This was a fantastic cake. It was the first thing to sell out at Carroll Cafe on Friday, and I have to say that it is a great recipe. The orange zest adds a fresh note that pairs wonderfully with the cranberries, the pumpkin keeps the cake moist and tender. The fresh cranberries are tartRead more
So this is one of the desserts I made for Friday night’s Carroll Cafe. I had made a Cinnamon Sugar Zucchini Cake, and as I was slicing it to serve I sampled a piece and was HORRIFIED by how it turned out! It was gummy and weird and totally not cake-like. I’m not sure whatRead more
Sometimes failure in the kitchen happens. It’s unfortunate when you spend time and ingredients trying to create something wonderful and end up with a mess. But in today’s case, at least the mess tasted delicious. This bundt is the perfect blend of sweet (not too sweet) cake with sweet/tart berries studded throughout. The cake isRead more
Happy Mother’s Day!! Sister came down early to celebrate Mother’s Day, so we had our Mother’s Day brunch a day early. When we were growing up Sister and I would make breakfast in bed for Mom. So breakfast foods are our traditional celebration. This year Mom requested this herbed ricotta tart, and something fruity forRead more
I didn’t used to be a cake person. When Sister and I were little we always chose ice cream cakes for our birthdays, and not the new modern kind that have cold cake at the bottom, just straight up ice cream in the shape of a cake with a ganache on top. So when askedRead more
March 31st was a special day. Not only was it Easter, but it was also my cousin’s 9th birthday! (If you’re really paying attention, you may be thinking, ‘didn’t your cousin turn 9 last month?’, and you’d be right. Lucky me, I have two cousins just a month apart in age on either side ofRead more
This was my contribution to our Easter Sunday potluck breakfast at church. I saved this recipe from Cooking Light over a year ago, and have been eagerly awaiting a chance to make it. It was definitely worth the wait! I absolutely loved this! I’m a huge fan of grapefruit, so I was excited to seeRead more
My adorable cousin turned 3 yesterday, and to celebrate, I made her this decadently chocolatey cake. As my uncle said, “This is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had!” And indeed it is. The cake is super moist and tender, the frosting is rich and creamy and thick and decadent. Truly awesome. This is notRead more