RSSCategory: Cakes & Tortes

PEAR KUCHEN

| October 6, 2015 | 0 Comments

                  Pear season is here. The early pears are being eagerly picked in neighbourhood gardens and brought into the house to be tucked into lunches and backpacks. Some of us like them hard and crunchy. Me, I like to wait until the pears become softer, juicy, and […]

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Chocolate Layer Cake

| June 10, 2015 | 0 Comments

A  rich chocolate cake, perfect for a birthday party. The addition of a bit of coffee deepens the chocolate flavor and takes the cake from ho-hum chocolate cake to fabulous “this is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had” chocolate cake. This is a butter based cake. A few tips: All ingredients should be at […]

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FRUIT CRUMBLE CAKE – STREUSELKUCHEN

| June 7, 2015 | 0 Comments

                          I love summertime baking. There is so much fresh fruit available from our farmers’ markets and our own trees in the yard that it is very easy to come up with a quick dessert for a summer barbecue or outdoor pot-luck party. […]

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Evans Cherry Cheesecake

| May 30, 2015 | 0 Comments

  Evans Cherry Cheesecake is an easy no-bake cheesecake that is a chilled dessert that serves 10 to 12 people. When garnished with a generous dollop of whipped cream that is flavored with a tablespoon of Kirsch or a teaspoon of almond extract  and topped with a fresh cherry or two, this dessert is sure to please […]

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Rhubarb Cheesecake with Strawberries

| May 19, 2015 | 0 Comments

                        It is rhubarb season and you all know how I love cheesecakes! I am constantly on the hunt for the next great cheesecake – baked or not. At a bridal shower recently, a friend brought a beautiful cheesecake for us all to enjoy. […]

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