cakes
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Black Forest Cake / Schwarzwalder Kirsch Torte
A repost from my old baking blog… The finished product. Sorry for the grease spots on the lens. We were in a hurry to get to the party! Black Forest Cake / Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte Elements here, bottom to top: the… Continue reading
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Cherry Filling
A repost from my old baking blog. 1 14.5 oz. can tart cherries (not cherry pie filling) water if necessary 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch Drain cherries, reserving liquid. Set cherries aside. Measure liquid — you need 1/2… Continue reading
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Ganache
A repost from my old baking blog. 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 4 ounces sweet chocolate 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 to 3 tablespoons rum, brandy or other spirits 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, optional Confectioners sugar to taste Chop or… Continue reading
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Basic Chocolate Cake #1
A repost from my old baking blog. I have several go-to recipes when I need a chocolate cake from scratch. This is my favorite — it’s so easy! Cooking spray for pans Cake flour or cocoa powder for dusting 4… Continue reading
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Allergy-Free Birthday Cake, Updated with an Allergy-Free Flour Formula
from my old baking blog: Not a perfect recipe yet, still working on it, but getting close and the kids scarfed it up, especially drizzled with some non-dairy chocolate syrup. cooking spray, oil or shortening for greasing pan alternative flour… Continue reading