You know how I go on and on about how I like easy and small recipes and it doesn’t hurt to have some wow factor. Well, I was reading Susan’s blog and could not stop thinking about this Scandinavian Almond Cake she made. It contains simple ingredients everyone has in … [Read more...] about Scandinavian Almond Cake
Cakes
Almond Ricotta Cake
I made the best cake this week, an Almond Ricotta Cake. I took creative license from another blogger recommended by Chez Bonne Femme. … [Read more...] about Almond Ricotta Cake
Apple Sharlotka
For those of you that have company coming, and maybe they are not fond of pumpkin or they are simply pumpkined out, may I suggest a delicious apple cake. I happened upon a Russian Grandmother’s cake called Apple Sharlotka. I read that it is a common cake and easily put together. … [Read more...] about Apple Sharlotka
Buttermilk Walnut Snack Cake with Penuche Frosting
I found this cake on line and have wanted to make it for a long time. The frosting brought back childhood memories. It is the same as the cake my oldest sister used to make when I was a kid. It seems many of the recipes I remember have been lost or forgotten. It is so strange … [Read more...] about Buttermilk Walnut Snack Cake with Penuche Frosting
Mocha Cream Hazelnut Torte
Ever since I made the Roasted Butternut Squash With Browned Butter and Hazelnuts I thought there must be a better way to remove those darn stubborn skins from hazelnuts. I had roasted them in the oven and then while still hot rubbed them in a towel until the skin came off. Well … [Read more...] about Mocha Cream Hazelnut Torte
Génoise A Party Cake
I have been derailed several times this year; the latest is/was an air conditioner problem. It always seems to take me a couple tries before I get things worked out. Does that happen to you? The repairman came, we thought he had it fixed, but apparently not. He said he would come … [Read more...] about Génoise A Party Cake
OrangeYogurt Cake
If you need a quick cake to take to a Secret Santa Party, or lunch with a neighbor, or a potluck contribution. For all you empty nesters, or those of you that no longer require a big-o-cake, this cake is for you. One layer, an 8 inch round; it is so easy you can mix it in one … [Read more...] about OrangeYogurt Cake
French Apple-Pear Cake
Okay, the holidays are upon us. You know you can’t do it all no matter how enthusiastic a cook you are. And then there are those people that are not that crazy about pumpkin so this will satisfy those people. … [Read more...] about French Apple-Pear Cake
Chocolate Cake Cup Shells
I am not the chocolate girl some are. I think I mentioned that before. However, when things get stressful, or sometimes when I am ill I always need a little chocolate. Last week when I was on call for jury duty I had every intension of making something chocolate to comfort me. I … [Read more...] about Chocolate Cake Cup Shells
