Indulge in this rich, traditional English turned Bostonian cake made with a fantastic combination of yellow cake, raspberry cream and chocolate ganache. Serve as a special after-dinner delight with a steaming cup of cappuccino or British tea. Heaven! Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3…
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“Boston” The Oldest City? Paul Revere? or a Little Black & White Pug? Rethink: Creme Pie!
Though there are a few myths about its origin, Boston Cream Pie, the definitive dessert of the named fair city in Massachusetts, was first whipped up at the Parker House Hotel in Boston. The Boston Cream Pie was originally a pie consisting of white cake with custard filling topped with a thick layer of chocolate…
Three “C” Oatmeal Pecan Cremes
This is the product of accidentally sticking my finger in the center of a cookie while removing them from the oven. A marred cookie remains one unless you fill it. So, a light bulb went off and I told myself “fill them with butter cream frosting!” These delicious little bites quickly became a household and…
Are You a Cookie Monster? Allow Me to Introduce You to Ruth!
What do Toll House and Ruth Wakefield have in common? They were both formally introduced to Nestle for one. Ruth, wife, mother, former dietitian, author, baker and tourist lodge owner, made a boo boo in Whitman, Massachusetts on a cold winter’s day in her kitchen at the “Toll House Inn” in 1937—so she’s the first…
Glazed Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
Cinnamon sugar donuts in the form of a muffin! Really, these taste just like cinnamon cake donuts drizzled with vanilla glaze! While they are not calorie free they are low in fat, but are in no way lacking in flavor. Perfect in the early morning with your favorite cup of steaming coffee, in the afternoon with…
The British Afternoon Tea; Where Did it All Begin & What is Served?
There is no more quintessential British ritual than the ceremony and serving of Afternoon tea. It is believed that credit for the custom goes to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford in the early 19th century. The usual habit of serving dinner between 8 and 9 pm left the Duchess hungry and with a ‘sinking…
Luscious Lemon Blueberry Scones
This is a simple, quick and easy recipe to make on lazy weekend mornings alone or with the kids. This will produce consistent flaky, buttery, soft-centered, bakery quality scones time and again. Mix and match dried fruits, different citrus zests and even some chocolate morsels; white or dark. Perfect plain or topped with butter, preserves,…
Scones; Fit for Royalty & Not Just a Plain Old Biscuit
Ahhhh, Lovely Scones! Biscuits, as we American’s know them, but sweet and light with a crisp exterior and soft, flaky interior—quite enjoyable. These buttery, mouth-watering delicacies can be eaten alone or, more traditionally, served with tea, jam and clotted cream, just as the British. Scones have gone through centuries of ovens, the first declaration in…
Raspberry Filled Fairy Cakes with Lemon Butter Cream Frosting
These simple cakes are dense yet moist bursting with flavorful raspberry filling and a kiss of buttery lemon cream! Batter: 1 ½ cups cake flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon table salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature ½ cup Greek yogurt, or sour cream 3 large eggs,…
The Historical Cupcake—aka Fairy Cake…Get the Skinny!
The term “cupcake” was first revealed in 1828 in Eliza Leslie’s Receipts cookbook. In the early 19th century, there were two different uses for the name “cup cake” or “cupcake”. In previous centuries, before muffin tins were widely available, the cakes were often baked in individual pottery cups, ramekins, or molds and took their name…
Once Upon a Spice 