by Theresa Wondracek | Feb 18, 2023 | Cake, Dessert
MAPLE PECAN POUND CAKE from the view from great island 1 cup unsalted butter (browned and slightly cooled Note: see video for instructions on how to make browned butter))3/4 cup brown sugar (lightly packed (I used light brown sugar, but you can also use dark...
by Theresa Wondracek | Apr 6, 2022 | Cake, Dessert
Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing 1 cup solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract½ teaspoon clear almond extract4 cups confectioners’ sugar (approximately 1 lb. sifted)2 tablespoons milk or water1 tablespoon meringue powder In a large...
by Theresa Wondracek | Jan 29, 2022 | Cake, Dessert
Melanie’s Chocolate Buttercream Frosting 1 cup salted butter at room temperature3 ½-4 cups powdered sugar1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-3 tablespoons whole milk (half-and-half, or cream)Instructions With an electric mixer (either...
by Theresa Wondracek | Jun 7, 2021 | Cake, Dessert
Sponge Cake from New York Times Cooking ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil (plus more for greasing if baking in a jelly roll pan)4 large eggs (separated, at room temperature)½ cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon cream of tartar⅔ cup cake flour2 teaspoons...
by Theresa Wondracek | Mar 21, 2021 | Cake, Dessert
Gateau Breton From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection. This cake is dense and buttery with a big crumb, more like a shortbread than a cake 1 pound all-purpose flour½ pound powdered sugar½ pound granulated sugar10 egg yolks1 tbsp dark rum1 tsp vanilla powder1...
by Theresa Wondracek | Mar 6, 2021 | Cake, Dessert
Otis Lee’s Detroit Famous Poundcake For 34 years, Otis Lee drew crowds to Mr. Fofo’s Deli, his Midtown Detroit restaurant, with sky-high corned beef sandwiches and lemon-glazed poundcake. Mr. Lee, who died in April 2020 from coronavirus complications, passed the...
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