The cake from my last entry was not entirely homemade. The cake itself was Chocolate Fudge mix from Betty Crocker Supermoist cake mix but the glaze was made by me. Heres the recipe for the Glaze: Ingredients 5 oz (140 g) of bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup (180 ml) of Heavy Cream 1 …
Baking
Down-east Maine Pumpkin Bread
Oh boy this is an excellent and tasty bread. Good straight from the load or toasted with a little butter. This moist bread with amuse your mouth with a heavenly flavor you won’t soon forget. I love all things Maine so this was a great recipe find for me! It’s a favorite to make in …
Brown Butter Shortbread
INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces (225 grams) salted butter, cut into cubes* 3/4 cup (175 grams) powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour Sanding sugar, for dusting In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat. Continue to cook the butter until it turns deep golden brown. Watch it …
Toffee Almond Sandies
1 cup sugar 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon almond extract 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups chopped almonds 1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits Additional sugar Directions …