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
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Downton’s Orange Layer Cake
This recipe appears in the new Official Downton Abbey Cookbook. Orange cakes were one of the staples of the period and appear in many cookbooks. This version is originally from Margaret Black's Superior Cookery (1887) uses oranges and lemons and packs a very citrusy punch. … [Read more...] about Downton’s Orange Layer Cake
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
Downton’s Dundee Cake
Dundee cake is a Scottish light fruitcake. The story goes that it was originally made for Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century, but since she didn't like cherries they were omitted and the top was decorated with concentric circles of almonds. This version comes from the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Dundee Cake
