I for one know there is still a lot of pumpkin out there! If you want to cook up your own, puree it and use to make this tasty treat, then click here, otherwise feel free to used tinned pure pumpkin. I used regular chocolate chips, but if you are industrious, you can chop up […]
Baking and Sweet Endings
Zucchini Coffee Cake
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. A moist, spicy, quick to make, cake, that is great with not only coffee, we’ve had it for breakfast too! It freezes very well. Makes One 13 x 9 x 2” Cake 1 ½ cups unbleached flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking […]
Zucchini Buttermilk Cornbread
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. I love cornbread…and I have a whole lot of zucchini in the garden, so this recipe I came across in Bon Appetit certainly was right up my alley…hope it’s something that you will enjoy as much as we do…great for breakfast! Makes 1 Loaf 1/2 cup […]
Hazelnut Hearts: A Little Treat for Valentine’s Day
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. When I was trying to come up with something to bake for the “big day,” what came to mind was how much we love chocolates with a hazelnut filling, enrobed in dark chocolate (in moderation of course!) And how raspberries and chocolate are so amazing […]
Phyllis’ Swiss Roll with Mascarpone Filling
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. The final winner of the Swiss Roll that I wrote about in my blog post The “Beating” Goes On…once the first cut was made in test cake #1 in the photo, we knew it had to be changed up to chocolate cake for sure! Makes Approximately 10 […]
Basic Chocolate “Roll” Cake
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. This is the cake to use when making a Swiss roll or jelly roll. For the Cake: 6 large eggs, at room temperature ¾ cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted 1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt (approx. 1/16 tsp.) Icing sugar […]
“A Fresh Fruit Cake for Christmas”
Sometimes you just don’t have the time or feel like making a traditional Christmas cake. Although they are a wonderful addition to Christmas, sometimes you want something different and is what this cake, filled with lots of fresh fall fruit, is all about ! It’s perfect with a cup of coffee or tea or on […]
“German” Stollen
Making this bread is a tradition to enjoy on Christmas morning, with coffee, sitting up in bed opening Christmas stockings! It’s not difficult to make and while things are rising, you can decorate your house! For years I’ve been making two Stollen for the parents of a very good friend. They were all born in […]
Butter Tart Squares
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. You just have to love butter tarts! This is a much quicker way to get your “butter tart hit”. Not tarts, just baked in a 9” square pan. My mom always used currants when she made her butter tarts, so I have used them here. […]
Apple And Grape Quick Bread
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. Oh it’s definitely fall…grape harvest, apple harvest…baking, baking, baking! We have lift off! Quick breads are such a good thing for breakfast, afternoon tea or dessert. Recipe inspired by The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook. I think I might just add 1/8 tsp. of cardamom the next […]