Tag Archives: cake
Vegan Clementine Cake
The first thing you should know about this vegan clementine cake is that it really looks as orange inside as in the picture. The second thing you should know is that it’s one of the best things I’ve ever made. … Continue reading
Swedish Almond Cake
Last week, I read an article by Dorie Greenspan in The New York Times Magazine about the Swedish custom of fika, or twice-daily breaks where people drink coffee, eat something sweet, and talk. We need more of that in America. I … Continue reading
Apple Cake
This apple cake may be one of the best cakes I’ve ever made. I am not exaggerating. I made it last weekend after I got back from New Orleans. I’ve been eyeing the recipe for months, maybe even years, but … Continue reading
Strawberry Buttermilk Cake
This is one of the best cakes I’ve ever made, and I don’t say that lightly. I’ve made *a lot* of cakes. It all started yesterday when I was thinking about what to make with a surplus of strawberries from … Continue reading
Chocolate Babka
I’ve been meaning to post this recipe for chocolate babka for a week but the holidays kept getting in the way. There’s something about the week between Christmas and New Year’s that makes me not want to do anything except … Continue reading
French Yogurt Cake (Gâteau au yaourt)
Yogurt cake, or “gâteau au yaourt,” is a recipe that every French person has in their back pocket. Talk to someone from France about the cake and they’ll probably tell you a story about how they watched one of their … Continue reading
Peach Crumble Coffee Cake
I’ve been buying the $10 bag of peaches at the farmers’ market lately, partly because they look so good and partly because I’m making a lot of peach-inspired dishes. I decided to make this peach crumble coffee cake for a … Continue reading
Winslow’s Home
I went to Winslow’s Home for lunch yesterday with my sister for my birthday. It made me realize that I haven’t written about the restaurant yet. All that changes now. I first discovered Winslow’s Home as an undergrad at Wash … Continue reading
Baby Shower Cupcakes
I made these cupcakes last night for my friend Mark. He and his wife are about to have their first baby so we decided to throw him a surprise baby shower at work. It was kind of awkward because when … Continue reading
Pistachio Rose Water Semolina Cake from Ottolenghi
This pistachio rose water semolina cake is one of the best desserts I’ve ever made. I found the recipe a month or two ago on the New York Times Food page. If you haven’t been there already, you should check … Continue reading
