A wholesome and delicious cake you can enjoy without all the guilt! It's 100% whole grain, made without refined sugar, made with olive oil, and packed with nuts and quinoa. And the best part of all: You'll never guess it's "healthy"! This Honey Olive Quinoa Cake recipe … Continue reading →
Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake
With a super tender, moist crumb filled with sweet, plump cherries and generously dotted with heavenly marzipan, this Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake will win you over after the first bite! Don't skip over this recipe if you're thinking, "Dang it, I don't have marzipan … Continue reading →
Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
You won't be able to resist the smell, the flavor, or the perfectly moist texture of these Almond Poppy Seed Muffins! I recommend making a double batch while you're at it because these muffins will go FAST! Yes, for the ultimate Almond Poppy Seed Muffins recipe, you've … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Eggnog Cake
This Pumpkin Eggnog Cake is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! The texture is fabulous and the flavor is exquisite! It's delicious on it's own but coupled with the eggnog custard it's absolutely incredible and adds a touch of elegance! When I developed this Pumpkin Eggnog … Continue reading →
Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger
I've partnered with The J.M. Smucker Company to bring you this post. Packed full of whole grains, fruits, nuts, healthy oils and no refined sugar, this hearty millet cake will satisfy the sweet tooth without layering on the guilt! I've been baking quite a bit … Continue reading →
Lemon Zucchini Bread
Moist and fluffy, this lemon zucchini bread is made with whole wheat, honey and buttermilk and is topped with a fresh and delicious lemon glaze! It seems most people I talk to love lemon-flavored treats, whether it's candy, baked goods, or lemon-flavored sauces for … Continue reading →
Lemon Lime Zucchini Cake with Lemon Lime Cream Cheese Frosting
Our garden yielded a ton of squash this Summer. Â A ton. Â And we've just harvested what is hopefully the last bunch. Â Fingers crossed. That said, this overabundance of squash enabled/forced me to get creative in finding news ways of using it. Â So as I dragged in the … Continue reading →
Classic Angel Food Cake
The food of angels. Â I've always thought this cake had a fitting name. Â White as wool, light an airy as a cloud, and a deliciously delicate flavor - Â it's easy to see why this 19th century American creation has remained a favorite through the generations. … Continue reading →
Chocolate Butterscotch Pumpkin Streusel Cake
This cake represents a match made in heaven:  Chocolate and butterscotch folded into a sweet and tender pumpkin cake, topped with a buttery walnut and cinnamon streusel, and drizzled with sugar icing.  Yummmmm! … Continue reading →
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
A double dose of chocolate, peanut butter and banana...what's there not to like? … Continue reading →
Preserved Lemon Ginger Pound Cake
Thank you to All You Magazine and Pollinate Media Group for sponsoring this post. A delicious lemony cake punctuated with those preserved lemons we've been raving so much about lately. Â This cake adds bits of chewy candied ginger and gets a double dose of lemon in the … Continue reading →
Toasted Almond Honey Cake
A tender, moist and thoroughly scrumptious cake with a distinct honey flavor and toasted almonds. … Continue reading →
Cranberry (or Cherry) Almond Streusel Cake
Cranberries, another highly nutritious "superfruit", are nestled in this moist butter and sour cream-based streusel cake along with ground almonds and a hint of orange. Â This cake was no sooner placed on the cake platter than it was stampeded by the clatter of eager forks … Continue reading →
French Almond Cake with Lavender Lemon Glaze {Appreciation Post}
Another Daring Gourmet original to enjoy before the Summer is through. This cake is special. Â The smell of it baking, its magnificent flavor, its delicate texture and graceful appearance...this cake is absolutely delightful. … Continue reading →
Caramel Banana Upside Down Bread
I couldn't take it anymore. Â After two carb-free days to lose the 2 pounds I had gained after an indulgent week, I had to have CARBS. Â A few days ago I was back down to my desired weight and I approached the day with a smile on my face. Â An almost intoxicated giddiness set … Continue reading →
French Almond Cake with Green Tea Honey Glaze
Oh. Â My. Â Golly. Â Goodness. Don't let the simple appearance of this cake fool you - there's nothing simple about the flavor. Â Almonds, vanilla, green tea and honey combine to make this a truly remarkable cake. Â Light and airy, layers of flavor, and the perfect touch of … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Pear Upside Down Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce
Did you know it's National Caramel Day today? Â I stumbled upon that little fact by accident this morning and I am so glad I happened to notice that. Â Because had I not, this Daring Gourmet original would never have been born! Â It's like happening to be at the right time and … Continue reading →
Orange Buttermilk Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
I was just talking to one of my best childhood friends, Steffi, from Germany. Talking to her got me thinking about many of the things I miss from back home in Europe. One small, but fond item that came to mind was triggered by seeing a jug of buttermilk in my fridge. … Continue reading →
Sinfully Rich Brownies
A cold, drizzly, wintery day called for making the ultimate comfort treat: Sinfully Rich Brownies. Lots of butter and lots of chocolate. Ahhh, does life get any better than this? One bite and I was HOOKED! Did I already say sinfully rich?? Like biting into some creamy … Continue reading →