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Greetings!
It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted, and here is the most fabulous cake that tastes so high end, but is extremely easy to make! The recipe is Ina Garten’s, you know, Barefoot Contessa. It is surely a keeper, and my father… well, he certainly thinks so!! I have to say that out of all the baked good items I have ever baked, this one has received the biggest ” It’s so good it makes me want to cry” face from my father. He absolutely loved this cake! I hope you will too! Anytime is a good time to enjoy this cake, but in my opinion, the fall season is just perfect for this beauty because this time of year, apples are at their best!
Here is a pic… Enjoy! Ohhh, the memory!!! I’ve baked this cake twice already, and I certainly can’t wait to bake this again!
Cranberry and apple, the two of you combined
It doesn’t take a genius to know that you’re all mine.
At least that’s what my father thinks each time I make this cake
The recipe screams high-end, but it’s really easy bake.
Ina calls it Dump Cake, but don’t let that change your mood.
‘Cause it’s a sweet and tangy combo and the taste… is oh so gooood!
Enjoy! Until the next bake!
Peace and blessings!
~Linda Ghostwriter
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The Ultimate Lemon Brownie with Lemon Glaze
‘Made these for the weekend and I have never been the same!
Can’t wait to make these easy, zesty brownies once again!
My sisters went bananas o’er the taste of these fine treats
My mom was struck dead silent, brownies knocked her off her feet!
My father was the happiest, the happiest because
He always gets his very own creating quite the buzz…
From my mother as she always jokes how Daddy loves his sweets
‘Cause on Father’s Day or any day, this brownie can’t be beat!!
Zesty and easy, and they taste so high end!!! Secret ingredient is FAGE greek yogurt and real lemon zest for the glaze.
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Greetings Readers!
So, here it is … the moment you’ve been waiting for … and the winner is … Me!
That’s right. My husband and I decided to have a cookie baking contest way back when. Christmas 2013 to be exact and if you are new to Layers Upon Layers or are becoming reacquainted, an explanation for this site can be found in the About Me section of this blog. Meanwhile, I have been busy with pursuits here and there with acting and busy with life in general, but I still love to bake when I actually do get chance to do so. The last item that I baked, actually, was a scrumptious chocolate cookie pie. Today, however, I am revealing the winning cookie of the cookie contest. Before proceeding, here was how the winning cookie was selected.
Now, my husband is quite competitive at times; yes, even in a cookie baking contest! I was somewhat surprised that he wanted to take on the challenge, especially since he is a far better cook than baker, but then again, it makes sense that baking would elicit such a strong competitive response from him … Challenge, challenge, challenge! No, my husband did not back down from this challenge, but my husband’s side of the family voted on my Egg Nog Snickerdoodle cookies as the winner!
And the Winner is … Egg Nog Snickeroodles!
Especially in this photo, appearance was not award winning mostly because the icing had not yet hardened and, well … I was mostly going for taste, and not to mention the batter, to my surprise, was a crumbly inconsistent texture that I was not use to working with.
Now it is certainly worth mentioning that not only did my Egg Nog Snickerdoodles get a round of applause, and oohs and ahhs for taste; my Spiced Up Ginger Snaps made an amazing appearance and received many “ahhs” for taste, especially from the adults, as the spice-factor was quite unique in this otherwise traditional cookie favorite, that my father simply adores!
Now, you might be wondering why I have no photos of my husband’s cookies. I normally would have taken photos of his creative treats, but I completely forgot to do so ( ‘Sorry sweet husband ). I can tell you, however, that his second place Butter Lemon Almond Sugar cookies, were superb; a bit heavy on the buttery side, but they definitely received my vote for best taste, although tied with my Spiced Up Ginger Snaps.
A Spicy Ginger Snap Closeup!
Marching, Marching, Marching …!
SPICY!
As for my husband’s second cookie — his rolled fig cookies were deliciously wholesome and fitting for the holiday season, but something told me that they would not get the kid’s vote and I was going for the votes, so pleasing everyone’s taste buds with nostalgic holiday flavors and sensational sentiments was my strategy. Thus, with a tallied vote, Egg Nog Snickerdoodles won the show!
Egg Nog Snickerdoodles
Creamy and shimmery
like icing on a cake
or a blanketed lake
without a clue what’s inside,
but there is nothing to hide,
this rounded shape we’re caught up in
and never wanting to leave
until we get the tell tail sign
that what is true is what we believe
and what we believe is nothing more
than the taste of a holiday tradition
in the shape of a circular cycle of truth.
It is what we believe to be a winner of all.
Standing tall and gaining the likes of memories grand
of childhood and adulthood,
It has been around for centuries
and it’s plain to see that Eggnog’s still the best!
— Linda Ghostwriter
Until next blog post, plan a cookie baking contest to spice up YOUR holidays… Like for the spring holidays, which are fast approaching!
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Hello viewers!
This is a cake my brother in law has been complimenting me on for quite a while, so I finally made him a personalized mini coconut cake for the family holiday get together! Yes, I did say HOLIDAY get together; so, yes it has been awhile since I’ve posted, and here it is the holidays, but here ’tis!
For goodness sake Joseph… Enjoy your cake! 🙂
More to come! My husband and I had a cookie baking contest and guess who won!… Stay Tuned!
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Greetings banana bread fans… and even if you aren’t, who can deny the comfort of banana bread?
There’s something so good and wholesome about banana bread that just makes one feel “comforted”! Banana bread with a glass of cold milk, and banana bread WITH nuts is a plus for me. There’s something about the nuts that just makes banana bread the wholesome character that it is! Here’s to banana bread WITH nuts, and to those who love baking this traditional, wholesome, comfort-food delight!
Oh, I also baked this for Thanksgiving 2013, in addition to pumpkin bread pudding and pumpkin pie! Hmm, with all this talk about pumpkin, I am wondering what a pumpkin banana bread might be like???
Until I make one:),
Cheers!
Linda
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Greetings! Well, life may have taken a few twist and turns, but thankfully my love for baking never stopped along the way, so here’s what I made for Thanksgiving 2013. It’s Pecan Pie! My first… enjoy!
Last Piece of Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie is no lie.
It’s fun to bake, the buttery taste
Don’t waste… one drop
The sticky sweet, richness
Just won’t stop, until
Pop!… I think a seam just burst,
But what’s worse
Than hearing
The words,
“Last piece!”
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******I’m Thinking of Elissa and Red, White, and Blue song; and photos of my Coconut Fourth of July Flag cake are posted below ******
I couldn’t wait to post photos of this delightfully, fun cake that I made! I’ve posted photos below, just after the I’m Thinking of Elissa ( and Red, White, and Blue ) song lyrics, but briefly, let me tell you that I came across this gem of a baker when looking for a cake idea, a couple summers ago. Elissa Bernstein’s 17 and baking blog is such joyful eye candy, as her passion for baking surely shines through in her photos and within her writing. She is an amazingly creative baker. Her exquisite, passionate baking artistry and presentation, as well as her creative choice of flavor combinations will make your mouth water; it’s never a surprise that when viewing her blog, you might find yourself saying something like, “You know, I never would have thought in a million years, to put basil, lime, semifreddo and watermelon sorbet together in a bar… but come to think of it, it’s just the perfect fit!”
Moving on to cake, Elissa’s Bernstein’s Fourth of July Flag cake really impressed me! When scouring over the recipe and instructions, I said to myself, “What a beautiful, patriotic cake and how did she get the inside to look like the American flag?” Well, step by step cake instructions may be found on her blog, but to view her demonstration of how to make this fun cake, tune into the video recording of Elissa on the New Day Northwest morning show. Also, on the video, you will get a brief camera shot of Elissa’s father who is known to be the originator of this extraordinary cake idea… Genius in my book of cake creators!
Anyway, it’s just 1 day away from Fourth of July 2012, and I wrote a song, and wouldn’t you know it… I’ve also got photos of my very own version of Fourth of July Flag Cake that I baked and am excited to share. My song entitled I’m Thinking of Elissa is printed below, and after it are my personal photos and recap of my experience with baking my Coconut 4th of July Flag cake, but first… I’m thinking of Elissa…
I’m Thinking of Elissa ( and Red, White, and Blue )
I’m thinking of Elissa.
Elissa likes to bake.
Elissa likes photography.
Elissa likes her cake.
I’m thinking of Elissa.
‘A tidbit just for you …
Writing is a another thing,
Elissa likes to do.
Now on one scorching, hot July,
I’m wondering what to bake.
I seek and find a recipe for
Independence Cake!
Have you ever seen this cake before?
Amazing! You will see …
A sheer delight, and slice of genius
Creativity!
So, go ahead and bake it,
Slice it… See what is inside.
See stars and stripes forever more,
Deliciously, collide!
I’m thinking of Elissa.
Elissa likes to bake.
Elissa likes photography.
Elissa likes her cake.
I’m thinking of Elissa.
‘A tidbit just for you …
Writing is a another thing,
Elissa likes to do.
What greater way to spend
a fun and patriotic day,
Than to spend it baking cake
So everyone can hear you say,
“This tantalizing, classy, piece of
Red and white and blue,
Is sure to put a smile on every
U.S heart that’s true…
So be proud to be an American.
This one is for you!
( Happy Fourth! )
Written by: Linda Ghostwriter
*****Photos of my Coconut Fourth of July Flag cake below ******
When I decided to bake this cake, I envisioned it covered in coconut, and so it was. I loved making this cake. Like fireworks waiting to go off, I anticipated the day of celebrated flag and patriotic pride. Cake and country was clearly on my mind, and decked in coconut … Here is how it turned out!
My version of Fourth of July Flag Cake – (decked with red, white, and blue coconut ) A side -view!
Salute to sweetness! Coconut – infused frosting between layers of red, white, and blue cake! Almost all of the 51 stars fit, but I ran out of room on star #48.
A slice of independence never tasted so good!
More independence!
Cake Recap:
The cake was baked on July 3rd and decorated on the 4th. The taste and texture was unbelievably smooth, not dry. I was a bit worried that with the large amount of food coloring used, the cake would taste dry or have an aftertaste, but that was not the case. Just the opposite happened, and I was not at all prepared for the sophisticated taste brought forth from this cake! After taking my first bite and my husband taking his, sounding like a commercial, I muttered in amazement, “This is good cake!”. I don’t know how it turned out so well, but I did it, and my friends… this is a fantastic little fancy tasting cake!
When making this cake, the anticipation mounts because you can only guess what the inside will look like when you cut it, and that is all you think about as the count down to that monumental 4th of July moment draws near, and that first slice takes place, and you are stunned and can’t seem to get your mouth to close because you are excited at the fact that the blue is where it is supposed to be, and the red stripes are lined up just right (or almost just right), and after your mouth closes, and your eyes come down to size, you sigh a big sigh, and you smile.
Lessons learned were: 1. Use a non-serrated knife so that the cake cuts clean. When using a serrated knife, the crumbs from the red cake will spread to the white cake, and the same for the blue! It was not my original intention to cut the cake using a serrated knife. It just so happened that the serrated knife was closest to the cake when it came time to cut it. (The serrated knife was used earlier to slice the colored cake layers) 2. Food coloring tends to fade and bleed on a hot 4th of July day (or night). The blue food coloring used in the cake turned slightly green, and the red coconut, which I colored myself using food coloring, began to bleed onto the white coconut making a small portion of the white coconut, light pink. This was hardly noticeable at first, but with time, it is possible that the color change will get worse. 3. The next time, I will start with a red coconut – filled stripe on the bottom of the cake instead of starting out with a white one. The white stripe on the bottom doesn’t create a border like the red one does. 4. I used cream cheese frosting to pipe on the stars…MISTAKE! Royal icing will form and hold a star shape better than cream cheese frosting, especially on a hot summer day!
Last and final words about the cake! It was challenging, fun and exciting! My idea to decorate the outer portion with colored coconut, went beautifully and just as I planned and envisioned it would go; but the coconut stripes will be much straighter, the next time. To color the coconut, I used the Ziplock bag method where the coconut goes in the bag with a few drops of food coloring. You just shake as much as you need to, in order to coat the coconut. You also use your fingers to squish the coconut through the bag to break up any coconut clumps that may form.
Special thanks to Elissa for her dedication to baking, blogging, and photography while far from home and busy with school in Boston. Also, special thanks to Elissa’s dad for the inspiring cake idea . I am still anticipating making the frozen Watermelon Basil-Lime bars sometime, too!… Yum!
Until next time…
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Coconut Cake with a cherry on top! ( Two cherries actually )
What’s to know about a coconut cake?
One bite and you will say,
I think I know what it’s like to taste
the taste of a wintry day.
White fluffy flakes, lay atop cakes
stacked 3 or 4 times high
Such beauty is this… what pure southern bliss!
Oh, who can resist?
Not I!
Coconut Bliss can kiss away
a dismal day,
and how beautifully
her almonds lay,
and pecans fall upon graceful slopes
of endless, pure vanilla;
And how coveted is her resting space
with glory and honor she’ll take her place,
and all eyes will meet her elegant grace…
As front and center she stands,
And at the table she’ll be
in her own remote land,
far from crumpets and tea,
far from strawberry flan,
And far from the cream puff,
and far from the tart…
( They’re all put away, on the plain desserts cart )
She’s a true southern belle
and a true work of art,
and you’ll fall for her heart
and that bright cherry too,
just like that swift, Christmasy reindeer
who flew,
and guided a sleigh from
New York to Peru.
Like a nose, cherries glow against coconut snow,
as unified tones of low ahhs and low ohhs
surround every nook of each house and each home,
for a sight such as this…
“Pure Coconut Bliss”…
( with a cherry on top )
Written by: Linda Ghostwriter
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Tiramisu Charlotte Cake
Tiramisu Charlotte Cake— what a fun cake to make.
The wonder is that there is no cake to bake…
Just Charlotte. She’s tiramisu in a fancy, fun design.
Her borders’ made of sweet Savoiardi, each falls in perfect line,
Supporting layers of Italian bliss as berries rest atop.
The secure embrace of a licorice lace to spare each cherished drop,
Of her tiramisu, but I’m warning you
With one taste, you’ll never stop!
Written by Linda Ghostwriter
Further words from me about Tiramisu Charlotte “Cake” … Oh, and more photos are below!
If you love Tiramisu or Tiramisu Trifle, you will like a good Tiramisu Charlotte cake. It has the same ingredients as Tiramisu, but as you can see, with the ladyfingers standing upright and around the layers, it looks more like a cake.
My husband makes his Tiramisu with just a little bit more liquor and with a stronger dose of espresso. For a pleasantly strong flavor from the coffee, a perfectly sweetened filling, and light and fluffy taste and texture, I hand it to him. He wins the prize! On the other hand, for a subtle sweet taste PLUS a wow – factor presentation, my Tiramisu takes the cake!
Here are a few photos of the Tiramisu Charlotte Cake I made for my in-laws in October. Inspired by a video tutorial by Dezzertzhouse, I made my own version by dipping ladyfingers in a single coating of my homemade chocolate ganache, adding strawberries, then shoestring licorice to tie it altogether. Adding strawberries is not a new invention when it comes to decorating a Tiramisu Charlotte cake, and I chose to add the berries for the bright contrast of colors and for a bit of a WOW effect. The WOW effect worked; my in-laws were wow-ed, my mother- in- law took pictures and had many flattering compliments to give, and my father-in-law was ready to “sign me up”.
Of course, for your version, you may add what you like. You may want to add strawberries, kiwi, cinnamon sticks … the ideas are endless, and you should ask yourself, “Does it compliment the cake?” and “Will it appeal to the person for whom I am making this cake?” These are just a few cozy suggestions from me to you! … Now, go! Bake! Enjoy!
Just a slice!
A view from above!
A refrigerator view!
Another refrigerator view!
Sitting in a cake ring, waiting for strawberries!
My first Tiramisu Charlotte Cake … done!
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He made all the ingredients for the Tiramisu, and I assembled it into my trifle bowl! We both made the lady fingers!… After my little introduction below, read on to find out how I solved the “Mystery of His Tiramisu!” in my poem entitled, The Mystery of His Tiramisu, and “Testa Dura!”
My husband and I made our own lady fingers for Tiramisu, and this was our first time making them. They tasted better than the packaged lady fingers we normally get from the International section of our local grocery store, and when it came to assembling the Tiramisu in my new trifle bowl, they looked magnificent, and fit beautifully.
Indeed, I was all excited about using my trifle bowl again, as this was only the second time using it. My job besides helping make the lady fingers, was to assemble my husband’s tiramisu ingredients into the bowl; but as often as I have seen him make this famous Italian delight, there seemed to remain this mystery surrounding his tiramisu; especially the one he made for a family day- after -Christmas dinner, just last year…
The Mystery of His Tiramisu, and “Testa Dura!”
His Tiramisu was quite a big hit,
At Mom- in – laws place, it was just the right fit.
What’s my husband’s secret?
I’ve yet to know it,
But that’s the mystery of his Tiramisu.
I know that the cream’s made with eggs whipped so light,
With the essence of zest (or is it juice or extract?)
Oh, why is husband so tight,
When sharing his secret Italian delight?
Oh, the mystery of his Tiramisu!
It’s not like I can’t find what’s in it…alright?
Tiramisu’s been around since the first Roman fight;
But, “It’s in the technique” which is banned from all sight.
It’s the mystery of his Tiramisu.
Now, his mother’s Ricotta Cake is sent from above,
And her lemon squares and pound cake is touched by her love.
For, they make your mouth happy and heart filled with cheer,
Then you’re blue ‘cause it’s time for the year to draw near,
And all the indulgence of sweet tastes you’ve known,
Must cease because new resolutions have grown.
They’ve grown and they say, “Leave those sweet treats alone!”
So, you leave them alone … yes, alone.
And still his secret’s unknown; but, I know this for sure,
*Fingers are made from ingredients of 4,
And as always, there’s room for just 1 or 2 more,
But what’s the mystery of his TIRAMISU?
Yes, we made our own fingers, and that’s worth a shout,
It’s homemade ingredients…that’s what it’s about!
That’s the secret to fingers, but Tiramisu?
Perhaps it’s not meant for revealing to you,
Or to me, but you see… I really want to…
To undo this mystery of Tiramisu!
I do… I really do.
So, why hide the technique? For, I’m bound to find out!
“Why hide it?” I say with my prettiest pout.
“I’ve seen you cook, I’ve seen you bake; and you’ve never kept shy,
Of my probing and prodding and questions of why…
So, why husband…why?”
“Well, the truth is no secret, now would you agree …
The truth is we’re happiest, sharing, you see?”
“Oh yes, dearest husband; of course, I agree…
I love sharing with you, and you sharing with me!”
“Then, to find out the secret, you have to get up!”
“In wee hours of morning?”
“That’s right, Buttercup…
Tiramisu’s made in morning, that’s when it’s made best,
Then it sits, and it waits; and it takes time to rest,
And as always, in morning, wake up and you’ll see,
That there’s really no secrets between you and me.
Just time, and that time is just ticking away
With each dying minute, and each dying day.”
“Is that really the secret to solving this case…
Wee hours of morning, wake up and make haste
Or miss out on learning the secret you do,
When making your mystery tiramisu? ”
“That is right, my dear wifey; I’ve said it befor-a”
“Then, there’s no more to say; so, to me …*Testa Dura!”
Written by Linda Ghostwriter
* Fingers refer to Savoiardi or what is also known as Lady Fingers, a spongy Italian biscuit.
*Testa Dura is Italian for hard-headed, stupid, or stubborn.
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Side view: I assembled it; he thought of and put together all the ingredients. We both made the lady fingers!
My Husband Baked an Apple Crisp
My husband baked an apple crisp;
It vanished with one bite,
And so that is the reason
That its photo’s not in sight
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Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake with Walnuts: Top View! More photos below!
This is the Pumpkin Layer Spice Cake that I baked for Thanksgiving this year. It was indeed a big hit! The compliments runneth over for the beauty and taste of this cake, but the real beauty was the togetherness and all the delicious food shared on such a joyous family occasion! Oh, and my mom really did get the last piece of cake, and it was all wrapped up in foil just like in my poem…Enjoy!
Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice is twice the fun.
In layers of three
instead of one.
No pumpkin pie or sticky bun,
Says thanks like Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice is twice as nice.
Friends and family share a slice.
Walnuts neatly chopped and diced,
Adorning Pumpkin Spice.
Pumpkin Spice is sheer delight.
Frosting clings to every bite.
“Last piece left!”, could start a fight,
All for Pumpkin Spice.
One lone slice without a claim.
Alone it stands without a name.
Mom’s sweet tooth won’t be the same,
Without its Pumpkin Spice.
Ignore the slice? Her blood might boil!
So, careful not to cause turmoil,
I gently wrap it up in foil,
Protecting Pumpkin Spice.
Years of matriarchal grace
Reflect upon her smiling face,
Who could choose a better place?
Away goes Pumpkin Spice!
Written by Linda Ghostwriter
Up Close and Personal
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Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
If Pumpkin Trifle doesn’t stifle
your ability to move,
you haven’t eaten enough servings,
in which for you to prove
that my theory, stating
“calories are here with us to stay,
and not just on each Christmas
or on each Thanksgiving Day”,
is enough to make me cave and say,
“Alright, I’m giving in…
Now, I’m going to
the gym!”
Written by Linda Ghostwriter
Inspired by Paula Dean ‘s recipe, here is my version of Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle!
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Pumpkin Brick
Have you ever baked a brick?
My Pumpkin Brick is great!
Rectangular, unlike a log,
It won’t roll off the plate.
Now, Pumpkin Log is nice,
And some call it a roll
I chose to skip the rolling part;
Dear God, please bless my soul!
Written by Linda Ghostwriter
Do you brick or log?
I call it Pumpkin Brick, when a small bread loaf pan is used to bake a delicious spiced pumpkin treat, and the standard rolling technique is discarded. The result is an unrolled, rectangular shaped pumpkin log or “pumpkin roll”. With ample Mascarpone cheese filling still leftover from the Whoopie Pies and still tasting delicious ( just freeze whatever leftovers you have )… A brick can’t get better than that! 
How sweet it is. Bake a brick!
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Thanksgiving is coming and so are the Pumpkin Whoopie Pies! This original New England treat has gone pumpkin for the Thanksgiving Day holiday and if that isn’t enough to make you yell, “Whoopie”, then read Oh My, Whoopie (“LOL”) Pie below. You know there had to be a poem coming!
Oh My, Whoopie (“LOL”) Pie!
Oh my, Whoopie ( LOL ) Pie,
‘So hard to win your game.
I lose each time I crack a smile,
When mentioning your name.
Whoopie! ( LOL ) Whoopie ( LOL )
There I go again!
Thanks. Now, I’ll have to start all over,
(Ahem.) (Ahem!)
Oh my, Whoopie ( LOL ) Pie,
Now, this is my second try.
Won’t you let my thoughts get by?
Won’t you, Whoopie ( LOL ) Pie?
Oh no … ( LOL ) ( LOL )
There I go!
Sigh.
Oh my, Whoopie ( LOL ) Pie,
What gives between you and I?
Can’t you see,
I just want to ask why,
You taste so sweet,
And nothing’s complete,
Without that creamy filling inside?
Oh my, Whoopie ( LOL ) Pie,
I’m NOT giving up, and
I’m NOT giving in!
DO YOU HEAR ME, WHOOP-ieee …
LOL.
( LOL ) ( LOL ) ( LOL )
Okay. You win.
Written by Linda Ghostwriter
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies… forward march!
For my Pumpkin Whoopies (lol), I simply used a King Author Flour recipe, and instead of cream cheese frosting for the filling, I used a mascarpone cheese filling, which can be tweaked to any level of sweetness. The result?… Great reviews from everyone! So moist with a soft cake goodness, the nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves pop with flavor, making this holiday treat extra spectacular! My father really liked these, but then again, he loves practically everything I bake… ‘Love you Dad! Now, try for yourselves, these scrumptious holiday (and any day) delight… Enjoy! More photos below!
A side view!
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English: Slices of Blood Oranges Deutsch: Scheiben einer Blutorange (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Greetings!
This is a an ultra-short fun personal account that I actually wrote last year. It is about a moment that I experienced at Trader Joes. I thought I would share it with you because it’s that fall time of year again and if you blink, you might just miss a moment that’s worthy of a chuckle, ponderance or warm fuzzy feeling…
Moments as such are all around us, and I simply found this to be true on a crisp, mild and breezy fall day, after having made a special trip to Trader Joes to purchase Blood Orange soda, of with which to make a Blood Orange Cake…
Happy, and with bottles in hand, I am leaving Trader Joes. It is a crisp, late Friday afternoon, just two days before Halloween, and Halloween falls on Sunday this year, but, children are already in costumes. Many are leaving from school where they had just participated in costume parties and parades. Swiftly moving with bottles now clutched to my chest, I am noticing a mother and her son are also leaving Traders Joes. She, in her designer workout clothes, leading at a steady aerobic pace while Son lags far behind in his fresh- out -the -bag skeleton costume, and bright orange pumpkin trick-or-treat pail in hand. “Hurry”, she calls back to him, hastening her steps and motioning for Son to do the same. “I am all out of energy”, Son mutters; his pail is whipping his thigh from his juvenile efforts to place one skeleton leg in front of the other.
It is simply a moment to seize, because rarely does one witness a small child on Halloween, all out of energy. True it was not yet Halloween; but, with mother full speed ahead, motioning Son to hurry, it was mother and child in reverse. It was a pure and funny scene eliciting a chuckle and a ponderance and a welcoming of the fall holiday season, It’s just a Halloween Trader Joes moment to share with you …
Now, back to Blood Orange ( soda ) Cake. Here is how it turned out!
In my opinion, this cake turned out moist and a bit dense. The flavor was mainly concentrated in the frosting, which was a plus because it masked the batter-like taste of the cake. Although the cake had a batter-taste, I was still able to taste some orange flavor from the soda, but again … this was a dense cake.
To remedy this, I suggest slicing both 9 inch round cake layers in half, horizontally, creating a total of 4 layers. My thought with this? If the cake is in thinner proportions (4 layers), it will not be as dense and will not have that cake batter taste. Plus, the frosting will better compliment the taste of the cake rather than mask it. The next time I bake this, I will be sure to make this cake a 4 layer. It really is a fun and otherwise, tasty cake for the holiday. Don’t forget to add the candy corn!
Also, for the frosting, I used almond extract instead of using vanilla, like the recipe called for. The almond extract made the orange flavor in the frosting stand out, which I thought tasted delightful; but the next time, I think I will try using vanilla. I am curious to know how well the vanilla extract compliments the orange soda flavor in the frosting. Vanilla or almond? It’s a personal call. When in doubt, test both!
Happy Baking!
… More about Blood Orange Soda and blood oranges!
I thought I would add this tidbit for those of you who are wondering about Blood Orange soda and blood oranges. Blood Orange soda is an Italian soda known for its fruity flavor, which strives to taste like the juice of blood oranges, oranges that have that crimson color red on their insides. The Blood Orange soda I used was simply made from; carbonated mineral water, blood orange juice ( from concentrate), sugar, citric acid, natural blood orange flavor, and black carrot juice (for color). There is an organic version and a non-organic version, the difference being, one has the actual blood orange juice in it, and the other (the non-organic) uses carbonated water and simple syrup.
So, there you have it! Blood Orange soda, Blood Orange cake, and a Halloween Trader Joes moment. Thanks for visiting! I have yet to make a final decision on what tasty treat to post yet; but trust me, it will be SWEET!
— Linda Ghostwriter
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Rookie, Torrey Smith, baking ” Smith ” Island cake!
Celebrate a Rookie …With a Football Cookie!
Fall brings football.
Football brings rookies.
Rookies bring bakers,
And bakers bring cookies.
82 is his number, and he knows how to bake.
The story is he’s Torrey,
Baking “Smith” Island Cake!
On the field, it looks too simple,
Despite so many layers
Of sweet Maryland goodness,
Of bitter Phillie glares
For, he’s a Raven …Thank you, John,
Are you ready for some Footbaaaaall?
…A rookie to dominate,
…A cookie to celebrate,
and fall to bring it all!
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Boston Cream Pie with a raspberry flower design
Sweet Boston (Boston Cream Pie)
Sweet Boston,
Are you a cake or a pie?
I often ask why
You dazzle me so
Is it for show?
So creamy and thick
Your appearance does trick
For are you a dream
Of sweet pastry cream
Light, satiny smooth
And extreme?
Yes, it’s you that I taste
Dark ganache on your face
Making hard, your outer shell
And making all haste
Of eyes that feast upon
Your bittersweet coat
Of mouths that scream,
“I won’t, I won’t, I …”
Oh, you tease me, Sweet Boston Cream
I can’t resist your ways
Like sin, you win
Making short my slim days,
And the innocent haze that used to gaze over
…sweet Boston
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