Here is a can’t-fail version of the chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s warm, soft chocolate cake. He says more than a thousand of these cakes are made in his restaurants every day. The ingredient list is short — butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar and flour — and the video that accompanies this recipe shows exactly how the magic […]
Desserts
Classic Vanilla Cake
Ingredients: Cake: 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for the pans 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon fine salt 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanilla […]
Meyer Lemon Bars
These Meyer lemon bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. Feel free to make them with regular lemon juice if you don’t have Meyer lemons. Ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup softened unsalted butter (2 sticks) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided 4 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice* 1 heaping tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Instructions: Preheat oven […]
BLACK FOREST CAKE
This Black Forest Cake combines rich chocolate cake layers with fresh cherries, cherry liqueur, and a simple whipped cream frosting. INGREDIENTS: Chocolate Cake: 2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder sifted 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup buttermilk room temperature 1 cup hot water 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla Cherry Liqueur Syrup: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup cherry liqueur Whipped Cream Frosting: 3 cup whipping […]
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
This recipe does use sugar alternatives and sugar-free chocolate chips. See the post above for tips and options. Also, all ingredients should be at room temperature to make blending smooth and easy. Ingredients: 3 avocados ½ cup coconut milk ½ cup sugar-free dairy-free chocolate chips (like Lily’s Dark) 2½ tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons erythritol sugar […]
How To Make Macarons
Ingredients: for 30 macarons MACARONS: 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar(210 g) 1 cup almond flour(95 g), finely ground 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3 egg whites, at room temperature ¼ cup granulated sugar(50 g) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 drops pink gel food coloring VANILLA BUTTERCREAM: 1 cup unsalted butter(230 g), 2 sticks, at room temperature 3 cups powdered sugar(360 g) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons heavy cream Preparation: Make the macarons: In […]
Apple Smoothie
The flavor of apple pie, blended into a healthy Apple Smoothie! Rich, creamy and vegan, it’s made with apple, oatmeal, peanut butter and spices (no yogurt!) Ingredients: 1 medium sweet apple — washed with peel on 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/4 rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped frozen banana — about ½ of a large banana or 8, ¾-inch slices 1 tablespoon peanut butter — or […]
LOW CARB PALEO KETO BLUEBERRY MUFFINS RECIPE WITH ALMOND FLOUR
INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cup Blanched almond flour 1/2 cup Erythritol (or any granulated sweetener) 1 1/2 tsp Gluten-free baking powder 1/4 tsp Sea salt (optional, but recommended) 1/3 cup Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted; can also use butter) 1/3 cup Unsweetened almond milk 3 large Eggs 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 3/4 cup Blueberries INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with 10 or 12 silicone or parchment […]
Maja Blanca Recipe
Maja Blanca is a Filipino dessert made from coconut milk, cornstarch, and sugar. Often called Coconut Pudding, this luscious dessert is easy to make and the ingredients are very common.Unknown to many, the original Maja Blanca Recipe does not include corn and milk. In this recipe, I added whole sweet kernel corn and condensed milk […]
Almond and Pear Cake
“This moist cake is a perfect winter dessert when pears are in season. Change it up for other seasons using raspberries, peaches, or apples instead of the pears. Optional garnish: sift confectioners’ sugar on top and/or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.” Ingredients: 1 firm pear, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur 3/4 cup […]