Happy Halloween! These cupcakes were fairly popular at the party on Saturday. Katy and I made them.. and I decorated them as she made a wondrous meal for me. They aren’t as sweet as most cupcakes, and the icing is sharply spiced for a taste reminiscent of pumpkin pie with whipped cream.
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Archive for the ‘Dessert’ Category
Pumpkin Cupcakes
In Dessert on 2009-11-04 at 1:41 amLemon Poppyseed Loaf
In Bread, Dessert on 2009-07-31 at 10:10 am
It’s been a while since I last made this loaf, so I decided to whip up a batch for my birthday this year. It doesn’t have the glaze on yet, but hopefully I’ll have a little time this evening before I run out to karate class. There’s only a hint of lemon to it without the glaze, but it’s very nice either way. The glaze adds a sharp tang to every bite, making it more like a cake than bread. Read the recipe »
Harvo
In Bread, Dessert on 2009-06-22 at 9:58 pm
As a father’s day gift, I decided to make a treat that my dad had said he liked as a kid. I recently received a collection of my grandma’s recipes, and this was one of them. I’ve included the original recipe card to show how complicated the cooking instructions got over the years. I haven’t had a chance to try this myself, but I particularly approve of the fact that it doesn’t involve soaking the raisins. Dry fruit should stay dry! Ah, pet peeves.
Lemon Meringue Pie
In Dessert on 2009-06-08 at 10:28 pm
I rarely eat lemon meringue pie from stores or restaurants.. I’ve been too spoiled by the homemade version. One key part is that it just doesn’t seem right without a graham cracker crumb crust, and most places use a normal pastry crust. It’s also best when the filling is still warm and gooey, even if the presentation is not so pretty. Not to say, of course, that I would refuse a piece of this pie after it cools!
(pictured here at the stage before adding the meringue)
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Peanut Butter Cookies
In Dessert on 2009-05-28 at 9:59 pm
These are very plain cookies, but they soak up milk perfectly if you like dipping cookies, like I do. This time I tried spicing things up a bit with an idea I got from my sister’s friend Susan Oda, who made little cups of dough with various fillings. The result is like a reverse peanut butter cup, except a lot softer. I also made a batch of the classic peanut butter cookies with the fork-squishing action.
Rice Krispie Jazz
In Dessert on 2009-05-22 at 4:23 pm
Here’s a recipe that my family loves to make and I doubt you’ll find anywhere else. My grandma had this recipe for years, and I think we’ve all forgotten where it came from. It’s my favourite thing to make for a potluck because I can’t just make it for myself - it’s too addictive! Rice Krispie Jazz is also extremely rich, so I’d recommend eating squares of it with a glass of milk on hand.
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Brownies
In Dessert on 2009-05-05 at 10:23 pm
Brownies are one of the simplest desserts to make, especially if you’re making them for a party or potluck as they can be quickly cut into appropriate portions and they transport well. They also have the added bonus of making my apartment smell heavenly. If you like to make your brownies stretch, or you’re picky about appearances, I highly recommend acquiring a mini cupcake baking pan or silicone cups.
Fudge Frosting
In Dessert on 2009-05-05 at 10:15 pm
Likely the richest, gooiest icing you’ll come across, fudge frosting works wonderfully with brownies. I could also imagine using it as an accent on a cheesecake or chocolate cake, but I probably wouldn’t cover the whole cake with it as it can be overpowering. The recipe can be halved in such a case.
Peanut Butter Cups
In Dessert on 2009-04-18 at 5:30 pm
When I found egg-shaped molds at the local Bulk Barn a couple weeks ago, I just had to make peanut butter cups for Easter. I altered the recipe a little from my usual mix, and they turned out very well. Chocolate fillings are one of my favourite things to experiment with, and it’s been a hobby for more than 10 years now. I’m sure you will see other filling recipes here later on.
Carrot Cupcakes
In Dessert on 2009-04-06 at 10:32 am
It’s not really true, but carrot cupcakes sound so much healthier than your average cupcake. They do at least taste a lot less sweet, especially due to the cream cheese frosting. I prefer this recipe over many other variations because it uses pineapple to increase moisture, instead of the more popular raisins (I’m not a fan of dried fruit). I’ve also used this opportunity to practice what I learned in my cake decorating course again.
Chocolate Soufflé
In Dessert on 2009-03-26 at 12:16 am
After learning how to make these, my sister immediately went out to purchase the ramekins required to make them for the family. It was well worth the effort. As someone who dislikes dishes, I’d recommend making them in a situation where a dishwasher is available.
Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
In Dessert on 2009-03-17 at 11:44 pm
In honour of St. Patrick’s day, I wanted to make something green. In my mind, the most obvious green is mint, and so I created this combination. Happily, President Choice brand imitation after-eights were on sale too, which added a classy look to otherwise plain cupcakes.
Buttermilk Chocolate Layer Cake
In Dessert on 2009-03-02 at 1:16 am
This cake has to be the richest chocolate cake I have ever tasted. The recipe is a little complicated, but it’s worth the effort if you enjoy chocolate. I also used this opportunity to practice what I learned recently at a cake design course. My roses didn’t turn out as well as the ones I made in the course, mostly due to the fact that I experimented with using all butter in the coloured frosting, instead of shortening.
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