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Cakes & Cupcakes

Karydopita (Καρυδόπιτα)

March 2, 2010
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Into my third week of a knee injury and not being able to really cook or photo or…well, lot’s I can’t do, so I’m continuing on my blogging journey with the help of fellow food bloggers who have offered to either guest post or let me use one of the favorite recipes…until I’m up and [...]

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Butter Rum Cake

January 9, 2010
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I love this cake and although not necessarily considered a holiday cake, it is considered OUR holiday cake! I made it for a New Year’s Eve party I hosted last week. I promised dessert and this is a quick and easy dessert with fabulous results! I admit I envisioned a great picture of the cake [...]

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Peppermint Meringue Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

December 26, 2009
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This recipe was featured on the December 2009 cover of Bon Appetit magazine. Looked both beautiful and festive and I love cakes with layers of meringue so this one was calling my name for our holiday dessert. Special thanks to Abby Dodge who created the recipe for Bon Appetit; she gave me some great tips [...]

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Last Minute Fruitcake

December 13, 2009
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Sticky Toffee Pudding

November 9, 2009

 

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Ricotta Pound Cake

November 3, 2009
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Espresso-Chocolate Layer Cake with White Chocolate-Mascarpone Frosting

October 27, 2009
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Espresso-Hazelnut Cheesecakes with Orange Caramel Sauce

July 20, 2009

 
Biscotti Crust, recipe follows below
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons finely ground toasted hazelnuts
2 tablespoons Frangelico, or other nut-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons unsweetened espresso concentrate
Clear Orange Caramel Sauce, recipe follows

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Cheesecake with English toffee filling

July 20, 2009

Prepare this cake a day ahead.
Makes 12 servings.
Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 5 ounces graham crackers)
1/2 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped
1/2 cup English toffee bits (such as Skor)
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake

July 20, 2009

For génoise
1/3 cup sifted unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder such as Droste (sift before measuring)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
a pinch baking soda
3 large whole eggs
3 large egg yolks
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

July 20, 2009

 
Serves 12
1 1/2 c. (18) Oreo cookies
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 c. sour cream

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Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

July 20, 2009

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus 8 more tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus additional butter, for greasing pan
1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 egg, plus 2 eggs
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 to 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts

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Gooey Butter Cake

July 20, 2009

A tradition in St. Louis, my hometown:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus 8 more tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus

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