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 | Dec 20, 2021 | Cookies, Dessert
Small Batch One Dozen Cut-Out Sugar Cookies 3/4 cup flour (plus extra for rolling)1/2 teaspoon baking powderpinch of salt1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)1/4 cup sugar1 egg yolk1/2 teaspoon vanilla? teaspoon almond extractFor the icing:11/2 cups powdered sugar3-5...
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 | Dessert, Fruit
Mom’s Peach Crisp 4 cups sliced fresh peaches½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup brown sugar½ cup cold butter1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon salt1 cup rolled oats Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Arrange peaches evenly in an 8×8-inch baking...
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 21, 2021 | Cookies, Dessert
Buttermilk Cookies From Germaine Latonis' recipe library passed onto her by Uncle Bob – "Mary L Davis' Recipe" 1 cup softened butter2 cups sugar3 extra large eggs (well beaten)1/2 cup pecans (chopped)1 cup buttermilk½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon...
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