I cannot believe that we are approaching Labour Day weekend. It is time to start thinking of food for the fall and the back to school crowd. Old Fashioned Raisin Spice Cake is a moist, spicy everyday cake…good for dessert, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cakes
According to the carrot museum website http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/carrotcake.html, carrot cake most likely descended from Medieval carrot puddings enjoyed by people in Europe. Carrots have built in sugar and sugar was often scarce in olden times. Ah….fresh carrots from the Farmer’s Market … Continue reading
Gingerbread may bring to mind a crisp, flat cookie, but Gingerbread has several different culinary meanings. This recipe for Gingerbread is a soft, delicately spiced cake, that is served slightly warm with a rich Lemon Sauce. I think of Gingerbread … Continue reading
Another one of my mother’s standards, Hot Milk Cake is a simple but delicious cake with a built in topping that is made from ingredients you will find in your pantry. Coconut does not seem to have a long shelf … Continue reading
Based on the classic French Yogurt Cake, blueberries and lemon zest added to the batter make for a spectacular simple cake that is perfect for dessert or served as a breakfast bread. Lemon and Blueberry Yogurt Cake is a light … Continue reading
We are starting to see signs of spring everywhere. The magnolia trees, cherry and pear trees are flowering. The tulips, daffodils and narcissi are in full bloom. My eyes are itchy from all the pollen. Yes indeed, all the signs … Continue reading
Black Bottom Cupcakes a.k.a “Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes” are easy to make and require no frosting! Some recipes for this cupcake style, use a cake mix for the cake, but these made from scratch Black Bottom Cupcakes, use standard pantry … Continue reading
Banana and chocolate, how can you go wrong? This moist Banana Chocolate Chip Cake requires no frosting. Banana Chocolate Chip Cake was first introduced to me as Crater Cake and I have been making a version of this for over … Continue reading
My Mom came from a large family and her Mom baked for a bakery, so desserts were always a feature at family get togethers. When the family had a bridal shower for me, each one was asked to bring a … Continue reading
This Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake is filled with blueberries and doubles as a breakfast bread and lovely dessert. It is a nice treat using winter blueberries from the south or especially delightful in the summer when Ontario’s wild blueberries are … Continue reading