When I was growing up, I was never a chocolate cake person. If it was being served at a friend’s birthday, I would pick off the sprinkles or pass on it altogether. It was vanilla cake or nothing! But all of that changed when I was in high school and my Aunt Mira made this…
My Aunt’s Fudgy Chocolate Cake, Aka Matilda Cake, Is out of This World
How to Make an Icebox Cake, the Ultimate Summer Dessert
When it comes to easy no-bake desserts, icebox cakes are right at the top of the list. And the genius is in their simplicity. Just a few ingredients transform into a spectacularly delicious dessert — all without turning on the oven. There are a few ways to go about making an icebox cake. You can…
Peach Cake
Baking a dessert using some of summer’s ripest fruits is one thing you need to cross off your bucket list before the season ends. Blueberry muffins, cherry pie and lemon loaf are all great options, but now that July is in full swing there’s one fruit that’s popping up everywhere: peaches. If you’re from the…
The Kitchn: Battenberg Cake Is a Piece of British History
For a quintessential British experience, enjoy a slice of Battenberg cake with a cup of afternoon tea. It is equally delicious when served alongside a cup of coffee, or as a sweet treat after dinner. This distinctive and elegant cake has a long history in the United Kingdom. It is said that the cake was…
Japanese Cake
If your favorite part of cake is the sponge instead of the icing (yes, those people exist) then castella cake is the dessert for you. A popular confection in Japan, castella is a honey sponge cake that’s made by pouring batter into rectangular or square molds and baking it to perfection before cutting it into…
What Is Red Velvet Cake?
It’s almost impossible to walk into a bakery and not see red velvet cake on the menu. Over the years, this uniquely colored, decadent cake has become a popular flavor for Valentine’s Day, birthday parties and even weddings. This red phenomenon has been around for a very long time but what is red velvet cake? And…
Tahini and Banana, a Popular (And Tasty!) Pairing
You know peanut butter, but have you tried tahini? While peanut butter is made by grinding up peanuts, tahini is a paste made by grinding up toasted sesame seeds and is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine (think hummus). Just be sure to stir it up before measuring for this dish. “I thought it…
New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp With Sage Sausage and Smoked Gouda Grit Cake
From buttermilk biscuits soaked in sausage gravy to chicken and waffles, Southerners know how to do breakfast right. Though breakfast can vary, even in the South, there is one iconic Southern breakfast dish you that stands out among the others: shrimp and grits. For those who aren’t familiar with grits, it’s a type of porridge made from boiled cornmeal. On its…
Follow This Recipe to Make the Ultimate Passover Dessert
Considering I’m the co-author of an entire icebox cake cookbook, it’s safe to say I’m a big fan of the no-bake treat. And because Passover is almost upon us, I wondered what it might be like to replace cookies with matzos in order to create a seder-worthy version. A little Googling revealed that when folks create cakes from…
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