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White Velvet Butter Cupcakes with Green Tea Italian Meringue Buttercream

November 23rd, 2010 | Posted by pieter in Desserts | New this week | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)

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This cupcake is going to be different from anything you have ever made or tasted. The cupcake itself is light, and even though you frost it with a buttercream, the green tea flavor makes it taste like there is sweetness floating in your mouth. I wouldn’t call the buttercream recipe a quick and easy fix, but it is definitely worth the extra mile, and your guests will remember it for a long time. This recipe also makes a great wedding cake, and can be made into a tiered cake rather than cupcakes.

Total time: 120 minutes
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buttercream, cream, cupcakes, Desserts, green tea, velvet

Sacher Torte Cake

November 14th, 2010 | Posted by pieter in Chocolate | Desserts | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)

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The first time I had a slice of Sacher Torte was in Vienna, and I immediately fell in love with it.Â I slightly americanized this recipe by replacing the torte with a devil foods cake recipe, and this is even better!Â This cake is moist but still dense like a torte, and you’re going to have a lot of fun decorating it with all of the delicious layers that make it a Sacher cake.

Total time: 90 minutes
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cake, Chocolate, Desserts, marzipan, sacher, torte

Simply Carrot Cake

November 14th, 2010 | Posted by pieter in Desserts | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)

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This cake has never failed me on any occasion– birthdays, dinner parties, any sort of parties, or just a nice dessert you want to treat yourself for no good reason.

Total time: 60 minutes
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cake, carrot, cream cheese, Desserts, healthy, vegetable, Vegetarian, walnut

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

February 20th, 2010 | Posted by pieter in Chocolate | Desserts | Snacks | Vegetarian - (1 Comments)

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Talk about a flavor-rich, melt-in-your-mouth cookie! This cookie uses whole wheat flour, but you can’t even tell, with the whole wheat hiding behind all the oatmeal crunch going on.

Total time: 120 minutes
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Chocolate, chocolate chip, cookie, oatmeal, peanut butter, whole wheat

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

December 13th, 2009 | Posted by pieter in Chocolate | Desserts | Snacks | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)

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Butter-free muffins! Until you get to the frosting, which is of course optional. These muffins are a hit at the party every time. Makes roughly 24 muffins.

Total time: 60 minutes

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butter-free, chocolate chip, Desserts, muffin, pumpkin, winter

Crème Brûlée Made Easy

December 16th, 2007 | Posted by pieter in Desserts | Our Favorites - (0 Comments)

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If you ever thought that crème brûlée is something you can only get at a fancy restaurant, try this recipe, and the next time you’ll be snickering when the dessert menu comes and your waiter tries to sell you on the crème brûlée! This recipe makes five servings and will get you that perfect crackly caramel crust every time.

Total time: 60 minutes

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brulee, cream, creme, custard, Desserts, french