My vote for an everyday/on-the-go cake goes to the Pound Cake!! Its the one cake that can eaten without frosting, or then spruced up with a ganache or drizzled with chocolate…whatever!! Sturdy enough to go for a picnic, and can be fiddled around with to suit your tastebuds.
“Avoid fruit and nuts. You are what you eat.” Jim Davis ‘Garfield’ BANANA CHOC-CHIP WALNUT MUFFINS Makes 12 This is a recipe I have been using for ages…not sure where I got it from, but the kids seem to love these. You can omit the walnuts or chocolate chips if you like, or increase or … Continue reading Nuts About Bananas…’Banana Muffins’!!
Almond-Orange Sponge with Chocolate Ganache Icing the Passionate Baker This is a much loved combination of almonds, orange and chocolate. The flavours get enhanced while the cake is chilled, and this recipe is a sure winner. I have made this a number of times, and have always received compliments. Sponge Preheat oven to 190deg C … Continue reading A Good Cake for Dessert
” Happy and successful cooking doesn’t rely only on know-how; it comes from the heart, makes great demands on the palate and needs enthusiasm and a deep love of food to bring it to life. “ …. Georges Blanc, Ma Cuisine des Saisons Here’s one I did for my Dad’s birthday. I ran out of … Continue reading Soothing Blue and Green Cake …my canvas!!
CAKES & DESSERTS…Sweet somethings! * ALMOND APPLE CAKE from Dragon’s Kitchen* ALMOND MERINGUES TOPPED WITH APRICOTS* And another STRAWBERRY SWISS ROLL with piping on top* APPLE & BLACK GRAPE BANDE AUX FRUIT* APPLE & WALNUT BROWN BUTTER TARTLETS* APPLE CRISP…HELENE’S* APPLE CRUMBLE…with butter* APPLE SPICE CAKE by Dorothy Mae Brown* APPLE SPICED CAKE …Autumn Warmth* … Continue reading CAKES & DESSERTS…Sweet somethings!
