It is time to make good use of those beautiful plums. I don’t know exactly how to call this concoction. Americans would maybe call it a cobbler, English people a pudding, others a cake. Well, you can see what it looks like in the pictures and decide for yourself what name most fits your cultural background… [Read More...]
Sweet baking
True Vanilla Cupcakes
Out of all the cupcakes variations you can make, the vanilla ones firmly stay everyone’s favorite. I quite like slapping on the frosting instead of piping it on with a piping bag. It sort of looks like a rustic iceberg that way. [Read More...]
Easy Frangipane & Raspberry Tart
It is said that the name Frangipane comes from a 16th century Italian Marquis called Muzio Frangipani. Whether this is true I do not know … I do know that this simple frangipane recipe works. I like to call it the Italian version of our Dutch almond paste (amandelspijs) [Read More...]
Lovely Lemon Syrup Cake
This is a cake that will never be too dry. It tastes good even without the syrup, but adding the sticky, sweet liquid lemon will give you so much satisfaction! It makes for the most aromatic citrus experience, provided you use the right lemons. Before you make it, please try and use the best and […] [Read More...]
Coffee Pecan Pie with Mascarpone
This pie can just as easily be made with walnuts of course. It’s a classic with a twist, because instead of making a butter cream, you use mascarpone. It’s a quick option and the taste is great, the mascarpone makes it just a tat lighter and ‘fresher’ then the butter variety. You can make the […] [Read More...]