Nutty Boozy Election Cake Without Yeast is a Warm Group Hug

We need some love right now, all of us. A big group hug. And we’re thinking we all deserve a comfy-cozy sweet and buttery Election Cake sprinkled through with pecans and a medley of dried fruit soaked in spiced rum. … Continue reading

Vintage Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe and an Amazing Group of Women Helping Women

Vintage Sour Cream Pound cAKE Bake This Cake

An easy classic pound cake made moist with sour cream and prepared vintage style in loaf pans — born from a 19th Century women’s movement established to help women in need. Continue reading

Vintage Labor Saving Cake Recipe with Broiled Icing

Labor Saving Cake One Bowl Cake plate Bake this Cake

The Labor Saving Cake, otherwise known as a One Bowl Wonder, is a WWII-era recipe brought back to life with few twists and a buttery brown sugar-coconut icing that is broiled into the top of the cake. Ideal for Sunday supper or potluck events, where a homemade vintage dessert is sure to light up the room. Continue reading

Elegant Summer: Carmel Cottage Cake

Vanilla Cream Slice

We’re handing at the little family cottage in Carmel and baking up a Vintage Vanilla Cream Cake with French Meringue Buttercream Filling and Frosting. Although we’re whipping everything by hand (cause we have to) you can use your electric mixer. haha! Continue reading

San Francisco Blueberry Cake

Blueberry Cake

An elegant San Francisco Blueberry Cake loaded to the brim with fresh local blueberries, drizzled with a classic Creme Anglaise (vanilla custard) Sauce and dolloped with sweetened whipped cream. The perfect elegant travel dessert when you’re bringing the cake! Continue reading