Remember how much my family loved the mocha marble cake? This cake has the same, milky coffee flavor and is frosted with my famous coffee buttercream. Battenberg is a traditional English sponge cake with a gorgeous checkered pattern on the inside. The cake was originally created to celebrate the marriage of Princess Victoria and Prince […]
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iced lemon poundcake {starbucks copycat}
I have a confession. I love Starbucks. Every time I walk past that iconic green sign, I can’t help but wander in. Even more embarrassing, the baristas at my neighborhood Starbucks know me by name, and get my favorite drink (coffee frappuccino) ready when they see me on the sidewalk. I’ve probably had so many […]
best cake I ever ate {mocha marble cake}
It was around 1 in the morning, and the pantry was a bit sparse: a box of instant coffee, half a bag of chocolate chips, and a tin full of Pirouette cookie crumbs. My friend Veda and I decided to bake a cake – and that’s how this mocha marble cake was born. This was […]
lemon yogurt pound cake
This simple cake embodies summer — from its energizing citrus-y aroma to its fabulous, vibrant yellow color. Unlike a traditional pound cake, this cake does not have butter — but personally, I like the fruity, exotic notes of olive oil and the tang from Greek yogurt (although this might not be the cake for you […]
everyday apple upside down cake
There are few flavors I love more than cinnamon and apples. This weekend, the local farmer’s market was full of fresh apples — nearly every stand carrying bushels and bushels of crisp, juicy goodness. This everyday cake is not overly sweet, nor overly fancy. It is perfect for a snack or tea with friends — […]
japanese strawberry shortcake
Japanese strawberry shortcake is nothing like the strawberry shortcake you may have sampled in America (sweet biscuits topped with strawberries and whipped cream). Although I love the American version (which I will hopefully write about sometime soon!), Japanese strawberry shortcake will always hold a place in my heart. It is a moist, light, airy, not […]