Magic Flan Cake ‘Chocoflan’

Magic Flan Cake, also called ‘Chocoflan’ is a Latin layered dessert that transforms in the oven. It’s deliciously rich and has a flowing caramel topping that cascades down as it is unmolded. Life feels a…

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Magic Flan Cake ‘Chocoflan’

Magic Flan Cake, also called ‘Chocoflan’ is a Latin layered dessert that transforms in the oven. It’s deliciously rich and has a flowing caramel topping that cascades down as it is unmolded. Life feels a…

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Black and White Wedding Cake

I’m not in the business of making wedding cakes, nor do I want to be, but I make exceptions for family and close friends. Clearly, there’s a lot of pressure involved, and my hat goes…

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Breakfast in Bed with Homemade English Muffins (and Doughnut Muffins, too!)

Breakfast in bed is rarely served at my house, but that’s something I’m trying to rectify. I know it’s considered best if someone makes it for you, but I’m kind of a control freak when…

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Gentlemen’s Chocolate Whiskey Cake

Dressed for any fancy celebration, Gentlemen’s Chocolate Cake has a slightly boozy flavor with rich ganache glaze. Name origins. According to The Chocolate Bible, a Gentlemen’s Torte is a many-layered Sachertorte that is soaked with…

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Gentlemen’s Chocolate Whiskey Cake

Dressed for any fancy celebration, Gentlemen’s Chocolate Cake has a slightly boozy flavor with rich ganache glaze. Name origins. According to The Chocolate Bible, a Gentlemen’s Torte is a many-layered Sachertorte that is soaked with…

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Blondie Confetti Ice Cream Sandwiches and a Giveaway!

Hello June! The first day of summer is still three weeks away, but from where I’m standing -which is squarely in 80 degree weather- it feels like we’re already there! I say we give this…

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Rhubarb-Wrapped Pineapple Mousse Cake

Last summer I received a beautiful dessert magazine in the mail. It was titled Sweet Dreams, and the cover had a big glossy image of a cake on it. It was so striking, I couldn’t…

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Rhubarb-Wrapped Pineapple Mousse Cake

Last summer I received a beautiful dessert magazine in the mail. It was titled Sweet Dreams, and the cover had a big glossy image of a cake on it. It was so striking, I couldn’t…

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