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Easy, Homemade Almond Cake

Want a dessert to finish a romantic dinner or picnic for two that’s not too sweet, not too heavy? This almond cake, topped ...
Persimmons were never my favorite growing up (I would much rather go for a sweet, juicy clementine), but they were a mainstay in our house during the colder months. I remember nabbing only the end ...
This moist and tender cake gets its distinct flavor from a tube of almond paste; cornmeal and lemon rind play supporting roles. To break up the paste, pulse it in a food processor with sugar and flour ...
Note: This is a sturdy cake, perfect for transporting or mailing. The fine, sandy crust protects a rich, buttery middle that's formed after it poufs in the oven and then gloriously collapses. From ...
“The cake has a tendency to sink in the middle as it cools, so don’t worry if it looks a little wonky,” advises Katy. “What it lacks in beauty, it more than makes up for in taste.” The Brandied ...
1. Set the oven at 350 degrees. Oil a 9-inch cake pan, line the bottom with a round of parchment paper cut to fit it, and oil the paper. 2. In a food processor, pulse the almonds with 1/4 cup of the ...
Recently I re-created a meal I’d enjoyed at a country restaurant in the Tuscan hills. The flavors were typical of that region, vibrant and straightforward. My guests, all real meat-lovers, had no idea ...
We all need a super simple chocolate cake recipe that can be whipped up quickly, on impulse, just because the craving strikes ...
3 to 4 medium Meyer lemons, sliced ¹/8-inch thick, seeds removed For the cake: Heat the oven to 325 degrees, and place a rack in the middle. Place the butter in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a ...