Chocolate Strawberry Layered CakeWhen it comes to baking cakes, Layered Cakes are the most charming ones, no doubt about it. Something about the layers of creme sandwiched among the cake makes it as enticing and colorful as can be. And the best part, you can work any flavor into your creme filling so it compliments your cake. And when you slice it perfectly and show off those gorgeous layers, I … [Read more...]
Peach Cake With Pecan Crumble Topping
August 1, 2011 by
Peach Cake - Moist & ColorfulWhat do you do when a bag-load of fresh fruit straight off the tree is dumped on your kitchen counter? Yes, try to eat it as soon as possible, but since its hard to consume a bag, one needs to get creative with his cooking abilities. And that's what I am looking to do with my big bag of peaches. This weekend, my cousin gave us a couple bags of fresh ripe peaches, all … [Read more...]
Chocolate Cheesecake Cups
July 8, 2011 by
Mocha Cheesecake in a CupIts great to be back from a vacation, and yet its funny how the first thing I yeanr to make once I'm back in my kitchen is a dessert! Yes, I am a sweet-freak, and here's a quick treat for fellow sweet-freaks, albeit with a dash of some caffeine to get you up and awake - Mocha Cheesecake baked in cups, and dotted with lovely Bourbon creme is an exotic and elegant way to … [Read more...]
Orange Cake (Glutenfree) With Orange-Flower Syrup
June 2, 2011 by
Gluten-Free Orange Cake When it comes to flavored cakes, citrus is a favorite, especially as this subtle flavor combines well with any other fruit or nut to create a perfectly balanced yet delicately flavored cake recipe. In Middle-Eastern cooking, the cakes are kept simple but flavorful, and are topped with a sweet syrup, rather than slathering them with frosting. This makes them an attractive … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Cake
May 23, 2011 by
Red Velvet Cake There's nothing like celebrating a Birthday with a beautiful b'day cake. And it does not matter if you are pushing over your 30's or nearing your 40's. A cake is a great way to get over the aging pangs, and a cake that looks as beautiful and delicious as this Red Velvet Cake, is sure to put a smile on your face, no matter how gloomy you feel! I've had RV cupcakes before, but … [Read more...]
Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream Frosting
April 8, 2011 by
Pineapple Cake with Coconut Buttercream FrostingI often watch Paula Dean, aka the Butter Queen, whisking away her bowl of frosting and slathering it on a perfectly baked layer cakes, and I think, can I seriously bake something so beautiful someday!! I call myself a better-than-average baker, but layered cakes with elaborate frosting still make me nervous. Like this amazing Pineapple Cake adorned … [Read more...]
Yule Log Christmas Cake (Video Included)
December 14, 2010 by
Christmas Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël)Almost everyone knows one version or another about the Yule Log tradition that finds it way in Christmas celebrations. But from all the versions I have read, it stands to convey the message that burning of a Yule Log, mostly a branch cut from the Christmas tree itself, signifies the end of the dark dull days of Winter, as one ushers in the power of the Sun. … [Read more...]
Healthy Chocolate Fudge Cake with Avocado Frosting
October 9, 2010 by
Mocha Fudge Cake with Creamy Avocado Frosting & Toasted AlmondsI'm sure you all have enjoyed a piece of a luscious Mocha fudge cake sometime in your culinary life. However, have you ever dreamt of trying some creamy avocado frosting to compliment the chocolate indulgence?? Perhaps not, and neither have I. That's why when Janet from The Vegan Feast told me she had a lovely recipe for a Vegan … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
September 29, 2010 by
Spiced Pumpkin Cupcakes with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Fall is rapidly approaching in this part of the world, and the smell of fresh fruits like Pumpkin, Zucchini, Persimmons, and Squash has started to float in the air. As red and orange hues dot the trees while the greens fade, cooking takes a new direction in the kitchen. its time to turn on the ovens and bake with apples, pumpkins … [Read more...]
Chocolate Sponge Cake With Luscious Ganache Frosting
August 30, 2010 by
Chocolate Sponge Cake is undoubtedly amongst the favorite dessert recipes all around the world, and in fact, this is one recipe that can be served in numerous different ways, and would still taste great! Imagine a plate with a piece of deliciously soft and moist chocolate cake adorned with some freshly made dark chocolate ganache, and you can never say no to the plate. So here's a tried and tested … [Read more...]
