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Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chili

February 10, 2022 by pamflo

This dense, chocolaty and utterly delicious cake recipe is adapted from Eating Well magazine. This is a gluten-free cake with no flour in the batter and a secret ingredient of chipotle chili powder. I say secret ingredient because you might not detect the chili powder, but it intensifies the chocolate and the cinnamon flavors. I always recommend using good quality chocolate with at least 70% cacao. Guittard bittersweet baking wafers, which I enthusiastically recommend, are readily available in most markets. […]

Categories: Cakes, Chocolate, Crowd Pleaser, Desserts, Easy Recipes, Gluten Free, Holiday Ideas • Tags: Bake, Melt

Olive Oil Orange Cake

June 3, 2021 by pamflo

This lightly sweetened, fruity cake is made with extra-virgin olive oil instead of butter. Olive oil is a healthy substitute for butter. Although it is a source of fat, it contains healthy monounsaturated fats and is a good source of antioxidants. Baking with olive oil produces a lighter textured cake, provides moisture and helps enhance the flavor of the other ingredients. The juice and zest of the oranges help balance the intensity of the olive oil flavor. Serve this delicious […]

Categories: Cakes, Crowd Pleaser, Dairy Free, Desserts, Fruit • Tags: Bake, Whip

Molten Chocolate Cakes

February 13, 2020 by pamflo

As the snow falls lightly but steadily, I’m in my kitchen baking away. In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, it was necessary to break out a favorite indulgent dessert, incredibly oozy-gooey and delicious! There’s nothing as wonderful as the aroma of a cake baking, especially one with chocolate and espresso. Espresso powder is perfect for baked goods as its more concentrated and has a deeper flavor than regular coffee granules. Just a teaspoon will give a richer flavor to your chocolate recipes, […]

Categories: Cakes, Chocolate, Crowd Pleaser, Dessert, Holiday Ideas • Tags: Bake, Whip

Apple Spice Cake

October 6, 2016 by pamflo

Apples are symbolic in the Jewish religion at this time of year. Crisp apples slices are dipped in honey with hope for a sweet New Year. There are many apples varieties that are plentiful right now. I bought three different types of apples with no plan in mind. Award winning pasty chef, Joanne Chang has a delicious apple cake recipe that is a perfect festive dessert. This cake is moist, not too sweet and the chunky apples pieces add a […]

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Lemon Blueberry Cake

May 19, 2016 by pamflo

I tried a few new recipes this week, with my son Lucas working as my intern and sous chef. This is one of the first recipes we baked. The start of blueberry season is here and they’re large, sweet and bursting with flavor. A Harvard study showed that over time eating blueberries can slow memory decline. Also high in vitamin C and fiber, they’re a true “superfood”. This blueberry loaf cake is mildly sweet, tart and divine. The blueberries sank to the bottom of the cake […]

Categories: Breakfast Ideas, Cakes, Dessert, Snack • Tags: Bake, Glaze, Whip

Coconut Almond Cake

April 30, 2015 by pamflo

There is nothing better then the aroma of a cake baking. It makes the house smell sweet and welcoming. I had the baking bug today and decide to try my hand at a gluten-free cake. This is a simple cake that is light and moist, without being dense. With a cup of coffee or tea, it is the perfect snack. 3/4 cup unsalted butter ( 1 and 1/2 sticks) 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 […]

Categories: Breakfast Ideas, Cakes, Dessert, Gluten Free, Snack • Tags: Bake, Gluten Free