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Category Archives: Lovin’ from the Oven
Provincial French Apple Cake
I’ve made dozens of apple cakes, and I gotta say that this is the best one – hands down! Apples sliced paper thin, held together by a light batter, and topped with a sugary butter topping. The recipe originated in … Continue reading
By Bread Alone
You’re not supposed to live by bread alone, but I think it’s alright if you make the bread into the shape of another food – like this turkey. It’s this year’s carbo loophole. Think of all the newfound grievances Muffy … Continue reading
Butternut Squash, Spinach & Pasta Bake
It’s a cold winter’s dream dinner – butternut squash, spinach, and pasta tossed in a single bowl with ricotta and parmesan and baked in a parchment lined springform pan. The pasta isn’t even cooked ahead of time, it bakes right … Continue reading
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This banana cake is perfect for those overripe, spotted bananas in your fruit bowl. It’s easy to put together, moist, and the cream cheese icing is the crowning glory!
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Tagged baking, banana cake, bananas, cake, cream cheese frosting
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Bolzano Apple Cake
Bolzano apple cake is a Northern Italian peasant cake. The apples are thinly sliced, making the cake a stack of apple slices with a lovely custardy texture. It’s definitely going to grab a spot on the Thanksgiving dessert table!
Lemon Raspberry Muffins
Raspberries were plentiful in the market over the weekend – muffins were made. There was a bit of a chill in the air, so it was a pleasure to turn on the oven. Having these lemon raspberry muffins with coffee … Continue reading
Orange Cake Loaf
The Boy and I made this light orange cake over the weekend. It’s simple to make, using just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand. The glaze is optional, but we just couldn’t help ourselves!
Classic Chocolate Cake
9 Not the prettiest photo, but a damn good chocolate cake. Made with buttermilk, and coffee and frosted with a melted semi-sweet chocolate and sour cream icing – it’s a winner!
French Apple Cake
I’ve never met an apple cake I didn’t like. The sweet chunks of apple negates the need for frosting, just a light sprinkling of confectioners sugar will do the trick – hello October!
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged apple cakes, apples, baking, no frost cakes, one pan wonders
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