Desserts

Very popular. I decorate with angelica (preserved violet petals). The white and purple effect is beautiful. Here is one of my favorite recipes: Cake 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups sugar 3 cups freshly grated carrots (about 7 carrots) 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg ½ tsp salt 4 large eggs Frosting 1 stick (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened 12 oz (1 ½…

I LOVE strawberries. This cake is an excellent application of its full flavor, and it goes great with brisket. Here is one of my favorite recipes: Strawberry filling 3 lbs. strawberries, halved (8 cups) ½ cup sugar 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 ½ tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 2 ½ tbsp. of water 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped. Preheat oven to 350F. Toss strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch and vanilla seeds and…

Dad's favorite, and Jake likes it too! Ingredients Cake Batter 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 6 oz (3/4 cup) butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups plain yogurt (I use Greek) Filling: 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 tbsp cinnamon 3 tbsp good cocoa Icing: 1 lb confectioners' sugar 3 tbsp hot milk (or more) Instructions Cream butter…