This recipe from Gourmet Magazine was adapted from a rich chocolate cake first served in the late 1890s at the Wellesley Tea Room, a genteel establishment catering to students at the well-known Massachusetts women's college. It makes a lovely rich cake which I like to make as … [Read more...] about The Wellesley Fudge Cake Recipe Makes Great Cupcakes
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Moelleux au Chocolat: A Magical Molten Chocolate Cake for Valentine’s Day
Moelleux au Chocolat, or Chocolate Lava Cake, is a decadent French dessert that oozes with warm, melted chocolate when you cut into it. This molten cake sensation must require some fancy culinary techniques, but it's a simple preparation that anyone can make at home. With just a … [Read more...] about Moelleux au Chocolat: A Magical Molten Chocolate Cake for Valentine’s Day
Downton’s Orange Layer Cake: A Real 1887 Recipe with a Citrus Kick
Downton's Orange Layer Cake is a two-layer citrus cake filled with orange marmalade, iced in a simple lemon icing, and finished with candied orange and lemon peel. It's the recipe featured in the Official Downton Abbey Cookbook, and the original goes back to 1887. If you want a … [Read more...] about Downton’s Orange Layer Cake: A Real 1887 Recipe with a Citrus Kick
Keto Cracked Lava Chocolate Chip Muffins
I call these creations cracked lava muffins as they remind me of dark lava fields. These have an amazing texture and make a great treat for those who follow a keto regime, but those who don't won't know the difference. These are different from most gluten-free baked goods as … [Read more...] about Keto Cracked Lava Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pineapple Cake Filling
It is also believed that Christopher Columbus and his crew members were probably the first Europeans to have tasted pineapple. They imported the fruit and cultivated it in hothouses. Members of European royal families soon developed a liking for it. It gradually became available … [Read more...] about Pineapple Cake Filling
