Cakes
“Lady in Red” is an incredibly moist, subtle red velvet cocoa cake that is boosted by a silky filling of bittersweet chocolate ganache and crunchy chocolate pearls. It is finished with a creamy vintage vanilla frosting that is not too sweet and lets the delicate flavors and textures of this cake shine through. This cake…
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This frosting is pure bliss. Dating back over a century, this frosting, sometimes called “Ermine Frosting,” “Roux frosting,” or “Flour Frosting,” it begins with cooked flour and milk that comes together as a roux. It is cooled and then gradually added to softened butter until it become something between a whipped cream and a silky…
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When I was a kid, my Dad owned a bakery called “Sugar and Spice.” It was a magical place for me. From the tinkling of the bell above the door, to the the waft of vanilla scented air, to the lit cases of delicate pastries, glossy ganache covered brownies, and giant sugar cookies with brightly…
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My mother whipped up a Texas Sheet Cake for just about every 4th of July, Labor Day or summer BBQ that I can remember. Texas Sheet Cake is a delicious, thin yet rich chocolate cake that marries deep chocolate with a hint of cinnamon that adds a warm and comforting taste to the overall flavor.…
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