Cake for Breakfast

I made a very bad coffeecake last weekend.  I wanted to give you a hearty breakfast cake that would get you through the day – spelt flour, cranberries, nuts. It was such a good plan. It was a such a failure. There’s only one way to redeem myself. Here’s a very scrumptious chocolate cake. I…

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Well,  after posts on gruel, cabbage, and root vegetables, I figure it’s time for a little dessert! Here’s a good, quick cake to make for dessert when you don’t know what else to make (and find yourself out of eggs). When served warm, it’s a cake with its own fudge sauce. When served at room…

Serious Hot Chocolate

It’s cold. Get serious about hot chocolate. Try this one, and you’ll find it hard to go back to powdered mixes. Tis the season to indulge. In a heavy saucepan, bring 1 cup cream to a low boil. Remove from from heat and whisk in 8 ounces of bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips. When thouroughly…

How to Make Cream Puffs

Here’s a delicious dessert to enjoy when you have plenty of eggs. Cream puffs are actually easier than they look! Give them a try. one batch of double chocolate pudding (or pudding of your choice) 1 cup water 1/4 tsp. salt 6 tbls. unsalted butter 1 cup AP 4 eggs Preheat oven to 400F. In…