Chocolate cake, one of our culture’s go-to desserts for celebrations, or the cake that sits waiting for the family to come home to from a long day hike, is deservedly legendary. Moist layers of chocolaty crumb, layered and topped with creamy icing make it decadent and yet simple, while a thin sliver satisfies, a big…
Category: Celebratory
Gâteau au Chocolat Épicé
I’ve always loved the exotic combination of chilies & chocolate. The two flavours are perfect together, and have been used together for far longer than I’m sure the history books show. Whether it’s adding a bit of cocoa to a robust chili con carne, or having a chili infused piece of chocolate, it all works…
Lemon Coconut Chiffon Cake
There is something very special about a light and fluffy chiffon cake. Usually they are fragrantly laced with citrus, and are beautiful when served simply with some fresh macerated fruit with the juices wicking into the crumb. They also work really well when you want to make a great presentation cake. This recipe uses coconut…
Citrus Chiffon Cake with Glaze
Here we are in the middle of a beautiful spring. The grass is rampant, the front field hosts a herd of deer in the evenings, and the outdoors beckons. While walking today I heard the cries of eaglets, searched and found the large nest in the top of a nearby Douglas Fir. On our daily…
Rainbow Birthday Cake
One Easter weekend about 15 years ago, I made this cake. I wasn’t sure who was going to eat it all, but I thought it would be fun for the family. It was sitting on the kitchen table, uncut. The dogs started barking, letting us know someone was arriving. A huge black Shire horse was…
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