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
The Italian Lovesong Cake — a cake-upon-cake cake with an old-fashioned Boiled Milk Cake (Torta di Latte Caldo) on the bottom, double-decked with an elegant cheesecake (Torta di Latte Formaggio) that is wrapped in a Ladyfinger Cookie Crumb Crust, and dolloped center stage with a wildly unique Hibiscus Custard. Continue reading
Good Luck Peach Cake also served as a Remembrance Cake: Dark, rich vintage cake re-defined with fresh grated peaches, white chocolate bits, fine-chopped almonds and coconut, and served with an old fashioned Sour Cream Vanilla Frosting. Continue reading
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