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...
by Theresa Wondracek | Feb 28, 2021 | Cake, Dessert
Chocolate Sponge Cake Chocolate Sponge Cake:6 large eggs (separated)4 ounces 120 grams semisweet chocolate, chopped1/4 cup 50 grams plus 2 tablespoons (30 grams) granulated white sugar1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract3/4 teaspoon cream of tartarRaspberry Whipped Cream:1...
by Theresa Wondracek | Feb 28, 2021 | Cake, Dessert
Chocolate Fudge Ganache Buttercream (Pipe with 1M tip) 3/4 – 1 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup corn syrup (light)2 sticks (1 cup unsalted butter)2 12 oz bags Nestle's or Ghirardeli's Brand semi-sweet chocolate chips or 24-ounces bittersweet or...
by Theresa Wondracek | Feb 7, 2021 | Cake, Dessert
Molten Chocolate Cakes 1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces)6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably Valrhona)2 eggs2 egg yolks¼ cup sugar1 pinch of salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preheat the oven to 450°. Butter and lightly flour six 6-ounce ramekins. Tap...
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