Fruit torte cake is a bit of a redundancy. A torte is essentially a cake so there’s no need to say it twice. However, if you’re trying to use keywords with low search density to increase traffic and boost your authority score… This torte can be made quickly using whatever fruit is in season. It Continue reading
Amazing Churro Eclair Collaboration Recipe
A churro eclair, or Maximilien, as I like to call them is pretty much what it sounds like. When I was making churros, the dough was very similar to pate a choux. I had the thought of why not make Mexican hot chocolate pastry cream and put it in an eclair. While I might not be the Continue reading
Basic Pate a Choux Recipe
Choux pastry is a strange dough. Given how it’s made on the stovetop and doesn’t have a normal rising agent like yeast, baking soda, or baking powder, the end result when done correctly is rather surprising. I certainly wouldn’t have thought to try making pastry dough like that. But then again, chemistry was not my Continue reading
Fancy Take on a Lemon Larabar Recipe
This lemon “larabar” recipe can be dressed up as the title implies. The bars can also be made quickly if the plan is to bring these on an afternoon hike or outing. Whatever your plan for consuming these bars, the end result is delicious. I first made these for my wife when we were dating. Continue reading
Elegantly Simple Zimtsterne Cookie Recipe
Zimtsterne are Swiss cinnamon cookies. While discussing baking plans over the holidays with my friend Judith, she mentioned that her mom makes these cookies every year. In addition to a photo of an entire dining room table filled with cookies, she also sent me the recipe. The beauty of this recipe is that the first Continue reading
A Modern Take on the Classic Stollen Bread Recipe
I started making Stollen bread a few years back when I found Ryan Patrick’s tutorial on Youtube. If any of my instructions don’t make sense, check out his video. I’m a visual learner too so I won’t be insulted. Just leave me a comment about what parts were hard to follow. I’ll send some baked Continue reading
Amazing Cranberry Orange Rugelach Recipe
I’d be lying if I said this rugelach recipe has been in our family for years. Like most of the recipes I’ve been posting recently, they stem from me seeing them somewhere and wanting to try them. My wife was recently in the hospital and the Heidelberg pastry shop is around the corner. When she Continue reading
Spicy Candied Walnuts Recipe
My mom used to make spicy candied walnuts around the holidays. They were a favorite of mine when I would come home and have a drink with my parents. They’re still a favorite of mine and they’re easy to make. Unfortunately, my wife isn’t the biggest fan of spice and her parents don’t drink. so Continue reading
Easy Lemon Ginger Financier Recipe
Most of the recipes I’ve posted here so far I initially saw it made on the great British Bakeoff, and the financier is no exception. Making financiers requires a special pan to get the signature rectangular, gold bar shape, but a muffin tin can also be used. Or a madeleine tin. The baking times might Continue reading
Incredible Carrot Ginger Cake Recipe
Carrot cake is one of my favorite cakes. And now carrot ginger cake is also on my list of favorites. Surprisingly, until now I have never made a carrot cake myself. So when I was asked to make a carrot cake for a friend’s birthday, I was very excited. I was also allowed to customize Continue reading