When I think of the winter holidays, I automatically think of a bread wreath. This saffron and pistachio babka wreath is festive and flavorful, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, and filled with nutty and earthy flavors from pistachio and saffron. The gorgeous yellow hue that the…
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Continue ReadingThis post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through a link, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This caramelized banana upside down cake is the perfect answer to wanting a cozy fall dessert that doesn’t use apples or pumpkin. The bananas bake in a faux caramel sauce that…
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Continue ReadingThis peach semolina upside down cake is one that I look forward to making every summer. I adapted this recipe from the NYT version made with apricots and almond flour by Vallery Lomas: my version is made partially with semolina flour, which gives it a gorgeous texture and yellow color of the sponge. I’ve also snuck…
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Continue ReadingThis chocolate cake with raspberry mousse and white chocolate buttercream is the perfect mixture of the richness of chocolate, with the brightness of raspberry, and smooth sweetness of white chocolate. It’s the perfect celebration cake for birthdays or special occasions, and you can use frozen raspberries for the mousse, making it friendly for year-round baking. I’m…
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Continue ReadingAs a home baker, frangipane tarts are one of my favorite ways to incorporate seasonal flavors, and to create an impressive dessert with minimal effort. This apple frangipane tart transforms everyday baking ingredients into a gorgeous and delicious delight. Mountain rose apples give it the most beautiful color, though you can use any kind of baking…