Chocolate cookies
The feedback I got from a teenager in my family on these cookies was “better than Starbucks cookies”. I haven’t had a cookie in Starbucks so I can only hope it is a solid benchmark. These cookies are rich, fudgy and full of chocolate chunks. Nicely soft when still warm from the oven. Crunchier when … Continue reading Chocolate cookies
Zucchini bread with gingerbread spice
This year, we planted some zucchini in our garden. Thus, I have been searching for various zucchini recipes over the last couple of weeks. Zucchini savory pancakes, schnitzels ..and now zucchini bread. I found a classic recipe, but instead of using just cinnamon, I used gingerbread spice mix. Quite a Christmassy flavor, not very summery, … Continue reading Zucchini bread with gingerbread spice
Blueberry cake
For this birthday cake I wanted to avoid heavy buttercream. This mascarpone-based frosting tastes lighter, especially if the mascarpone is partially replaced by quark cheese, and allows the taste of fresh blueberries, blueberry jam and juice to really stand out. Ingredients (for three-layers cake*) 6 eggs, room temperature 220 g caster sugar 180 g plain … Continue reading Blueberry cake
Raspberry cake with chocolate chips and frosting
For quite some time I have wanted to bake and decorate a birthday cake. A “proper”, at least two-layers, cake with some frosting. Watching the videos and pictures of what others have been doing, it looks quite easy and fun… Well, as I have just discovered, it definitely requires some practice before your cake starts looking like … Continue reading Raspberry cake with chocolate chips and frosting
Sweet (Easter) bread
I know I am too late with this Easter-themed recipe and it’s almost like sharing a recipe for Christmas cookies in the middle of July. But I think it is still worth sharing it with you as it would be a shame to anyhow limit enjoying this tasty, rich, brioche-like bread only to Easter. It can be a perfect part of your … Continue reading Sweet (Easter) bread
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