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12 Layers: White Dobos Torte

28.08.2009 Baked

I haven’t always been a contrary person, but when I saw the August challenge the Daring Bakers were to task themselves with smack in the middle of the dog days of summer, I knew I wanted  to work with a light cake  and feature some aspect of the summer fruit that is so plentiful [...]

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German Chocolate Cake: Inside-out

05.04.2009 Baked

My sister celebrated a birthday recently, and since we both believe that sending a card or present across the country for this event is necessary, I’ve been trying to think of other ways to celebrate.  You know — it’s the thought that counts sort of thing.  Two years ago, I posted a tribute to her.  [...]

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I Say Cassata, You say…

22.07.2008 Baked

I’m sitting here eating cake.  It’s 10:45 am, I slept decadently until a quarter past nine, and no one is here but me and my cake.  And it’s not just any cake.
It’s Cassata.
I know.  I never heard of it before last week, either, but when you are in the company of the baking-obsessed and whimsical [...]

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The Perfect White Layer Cake — Period.

29.03.2008 Baked

When I read that we would be digging into one of Dorie Greenspan’s cake recipes, I couldn’t resist a smile.  And as I read deeper into the recipe and saw the possibilities, I knew I’d enjoy imagining what could be done with this cake, the Perfect Party Cake: pure white, multi-layered, and frosting that hints [...]

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Double Chocolate Layer Cake with Strawberry Creme Filling

14.07.2007 Cake

Oh my goodness.  It has finally happened.  A very gracious person has anointed my food blog with an award.  Yes, it’s true.  Can you believe it?  A special curtsy to The Mad Goat Lady who has so humbled me by the honor.  My food blog is much more difficult to work with than my [...]

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Red Velvet Heaven

10.04.2007 Cake

Not too long ago, I came across a fierce group of individuals linked by a common passion for baking — hence their name, the Daring Bakers.  If you're someone who likes to bake, wants to keep an eye on serious foodies, and look at droolicious pictures, then you have to visit their sites.  And they [...]

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