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Pandoro (Verona Christmas Bread)

December 3, 2020

The famous star-shaped sweet Christmas bread from Verona, Italy!  This pandoro recipe takes some time to make but the effort is well worth it to enjoy this delicate vanilla-infused cake-like bread with its beautiful appearance, delicious flavor, and wonderful … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Eggnog Cake

October 25, 2020

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 →

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Traditional Treacle Tart

May 13, 2020

A buttery, flaky pastry crust is filled with a sweet and gooey lemon-infused filling, this traditional Treacle Tart recipe features one of Great Britain's most famous desserts at its best! A traditional British dessert, don't be fooled by its simple list of … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Cake with Marzipan

April 20, 2020

Pineapple pairs with marzipan in this chocolate glazed cake for a truly delicious flavor combination!  And don't worry about where to find marzipan because we've got you covered with a recipe for super easy and phenomenal homemade marzipan!  This Pineapple Cake recipe is … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Carrot Cake

April 13, 2020

Tender, moist and rich with that wonderfully nostalgic flavor of yesteryear!  We use a secret method that makes this cake EXTRA moist!  This Old Fashioned Carrot Cake recipe is simple to make and is simply perfect! This Old Fashioned Carrot Cake recipe is made … Continue reading →

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Authentic Scottish Dundee Cake

November 25, 2019

A thoroughly authentic Scottish Dundee Cake recipe!  Immediately recognizable by its trademark design of concentrically positioned almonds, this famous orange, raisin and almond cake is one of Scotland's culinary treasures.  Wonderfully flavorful and aromatic, it's said to … Continue reading →

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Bara Brith (Welsh Tea Bread)

November 6, 2019

Studded with plump raisins and currants soaked in tea and mingled with candied citrus peel and aromatic spices, Bara Brith is Wales' famous tea bread! What Is Bara Brith? It's been very rewarding connecting with the Welsh side of my ancestry as our family has traveled … Continue reading →

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French Almond Plum Cake

August 31, 2019

This delicious rustic-elegant French Almond Plum Cake features a delightfully delicate crumb infused with the flavor of almonds and juicy plums.  It's easy to make, works equally well with apricots or cherries, and is a guaranteed hit wherever you serve it! Plum Cake … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Streusel Cake

June 4, 2019

This delicious rhubarb streusel cake is sweet and tangy, super moist, tender, and flavorful and will have you coming back for seconds! My husband has always claimed he doesn't care much for cake or rhubarb but he really enjoys diving into this Rhubarb Streusel Cake.  … Continue reading →

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Traditional Yorkshire Parkin

November 10, 2018

Traditional Yorkshire Parkin  If you're a fan of gingerbread and are looking for something uniquely different - this is it!  From Yorkshire, England, Parkin is an age-old cake featuring oats and black treacle (molasses) to create a delightfully sticky, chewy cake with a … Continue reading →

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Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger

June 29, 2018

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 →

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Lemon Zucchini Bread

June 4, 2018

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 →

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Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

June 4, 2017

Our garden is bursting with rhubarb!  We have about 6 large rhubarb plants, all of which were in desperate need of splitting earlier this Spring.  After splitting them we ended up with about 25 rhubarb plants!  Most of them we gave away to friends but se kept a few and … Continue reading →

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BEST Gluten Free Carrot Cake

April 12, 2017

You may have noticed I've been experimenting more with gluten-free baking.  No, The Daring Gourmet isn't gluten-free.  I just like adding variety to my blog.  Plus, I like to have alternatives to gluten for myself and my family. Our son just celebrated his 7th birthday … Continue reading →

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Authentic Zwetschgenkuchen (German Plum Cake)

September 8, 2016

While plums can be found in stores throughout the year, in celebration of plum season I want to share a traditional German plum cake with you.  Depending on which region of Germany you're in, it's called Zwetschgenkuchen, Zwetschgendatschi, Quetschekuche or Pflaumenkuchen. … Continue reading →

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Fig, Anise & Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze

February 7, 2016

This cake combines some influences of England, Germany and Italy.  Dense cakes like this make the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea, a long-held English tradition.  The hazelnuts and anise are popular baking ingredients in Germany and Italy and their aroma brings back … Continue reading →

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Lemon Lime Zucchini Cake with Lemon Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

October 8, 2015

Our garden yielded a ton of squash this Summer.  A ton.  And we've just harvested what is hopefully the last bunch.  Fingers crossed. That said, this overabundance of squash enabled/forced me to get creative in finding news ways of using it.  So as I dragged in the … Continue reading →

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Classic Angel Food Cake

January 25, 2015

The food of angels.  I've always thought this cake had a fitting name.  White as wool, light an airy as a cloud, and a deliciously delicate flavor -  it's easy to see why this 19th century American creation has remained a favorite through the generations. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Butterscotch Pumpkin Streusel Cake

October 21, 2014

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 →

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Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake

July 1, 2014

With a super tender, moist crumb, filled with sweet and plump fresh cherries, and generously laced and dotted with heavenly marzipan, this cake will win you over after the first bite. And DO NOT skip over this recipe because you're thinking, "Dang it, I don't have marzipan … Continue reading →

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Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

May 2, 2014

A double dose of chocolate, peanut butter and banana...what's there not to like? … Continue reading →

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Preserved Lemon Ginger Pound Cake

April 21, 2014

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.  This cake adds bits of chewy candied ginger and gets a double dose of lemon in the … Continue reading →

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Toasted Almond Honey Cake

January 24, 2014

A tender, moist and thoroughly scrumptious cake with a distinct honey flavor and toasted almonds. … Continue reading →

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Caramel Pear and Walnut Cake

December 22, 2013

The creation of this cake resulted from two things:  First and foremost, a massive craving for something sweet (ever experience that?) and secondly, I had two pears on the verge of death that were pleading to be used.  What goes well with pears?  Caramel.  What goes well … Continue reading →

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Cranberry (or Cherry) Almond Streusel Cake

November 18, 2013

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.  This cake was no sooner placed on the cake platter than it was stampeded by the clatter of eager forks … Continue reading →

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French Almond Cake with Lavender Lemon Glaze {Appreciation Post}

September 12, 2013

Another Daring Gourmet original to enjoy before the Summer is through. This cake is special.  The smell of it baking, its magnificent flavor, its delicate texture and graceful appearance...this cake is absolutely delightful. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Almond Quinoa Cake

September 3, 2013

Chocolate Almond Quinoa Cake.  No flour.  100% gluten free.  And quite possibly THE best chocolate cake you've ever had!  Trust me on this. "Nuh-uh" you say.  Take another look, a little closer up. … Continue reading →

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Orange Chocolate Hazelnut Bread

July 9, 2013

Does that hazelnut oil in the picture look familiar to you?  That's right!  You saw it in my Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies where I lavishly praised its name.  Hazelnut oil is simply too good to let sit unused in the refrigerator, so I wanted to put it to use.  And since I love … Continue reading →

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Mega Healthy Honey Olive Quinoa Cake

July 3, 2013

My family's health is of utmost importance to me, especially my kids' health.  I'm always looking for creative ways to incorporate healthy ingredients into my cooking and baking.  This cake is no exception and I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about it!  I felt like … Continue reading →

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Better Than Otis Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

June 27, 2013

  I know the title sounds terribly bold and audacious.  I mean, let's face it - Otis Spunkmeyer makes some pretty dang good tasting muffins.  And his Almond Poppy Seed muffins are no exception.  But mine rival his for two reasons:  1)  The list of ingredients in my … Continue reading →

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Caramel Banana Upside Down Bread

June 10, 2013

I couldn't take it anymore.  After two carb-free days to lose the 2 pounds I had gained after an indulgent week, I had to have CARBS.  A few days ago I was back down to my desired weight and I approached the day with a smile on my face.  An almost intoxicated giddiness set … Continue reading →

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French Almond Cake with Green Tea Honey Glaze

May 6, 2013

Oh.  My.  Golly.  Goodness. Don't let the simple appearance of this cake fool you - there's nothing simple about the flavor.   Almonds, vanilla, green tea and honey combine to make this a truly remarkable cake.  Light and airy, layers of flavor, and the perfect touch of … Continue reading →

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BEST Peanut Butter Cake

April 19, 2013

This Peanut Butter Cake recipe is simply THE BEST EVER!  But don't take our word for it, check out all the rave reviews and then experience this cake for yourself! BEST Peanut Butter Cake Recipe Before we get to the peanut butter cake recipe, two things:  1)  I need … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Pear Upside Down Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce

April 5, 2013

Did you know it's National Caramel Day today?  I stumbled upon that little fact by accident this morning and I am so glad I happened to notice that.  Because had I not, this Daring Gourmet original would never have been born!  It's like happening to be at the right time and … Continue reading →

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Orange Buttermilk Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

January 26, 2013

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 →

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Sinfully Rich Brownies

January 8, 2013

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 →

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kimberly killebrew the daring gourmet

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