Cakes and Cheesecakes

Cakes and Cheesecakes

Italian Pear Cake (Torta di Pere)

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I love Fall!  Cooler weather is more conducive to baking and cooking.  And I am always eager to say goodbye to summer fruits and welcome pears, apples, plums, etc.  This Italian Pear Cake, made with sweet, juicy pears, layered inside a soft and tender sour cream cake, says Fall is […]

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The EASIEST Pound Cake

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Pound cake is like the little black dress of dessert. It is simple yet elegant, you can dress it up or down, and it’s wonderful anytime, anywhere.  Rich and not too sweet, this buttery pound cake is far from boring and perfect for any occasion. The Easiest Pound Cake is […]

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Italian Spritz Cake

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Prosecco Olive Oil Cake, layered with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote and Mascarpone Cream filling – OH MY!!  The Aperol Spritz is our favorite Italian cocktail and my inspiration for this heavenly taste of Italy.  It only takes one sip of this iconic cocktail to transport me to Italy. The Spritz is […]

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Berry Simple Almond Cake

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Berry Simple Almond Cake is a simple cake to make, but the flavors are anything but.  Spring has officially arrived, but local berries and fresh rhubarb are not yet available.  If like me, you can’t wait, grocery store raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries will bake up nicely in this cake. When […]

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Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

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This dessert has it all! Buttery melt in your mouth shortbread crust is just the beginning.  Next, a layer of tart and spicey apple filling is spread over the crust.  Top this with a rich and creamy cheesecake swirled with caramel for a perfect combination of flavors – an explosion […]

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Tiramisù Cheesecake

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The inspiration for this Tiramisù Cheesecake was born out of necessity.  We are all suffering supply shortages.  After promising dinner guests Tiramisù for dessert, I was unable to find soft lady fingers (I prefer soft, sponge cake lady fingers to the dry, cookie-like Savoiardi).  I didn’t think it would be […]

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Torta Tutta Mele

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Bolzano (Bozen) is located in the Italian province of Trentino-Alto Adige in the farthest northeastern region of Italy, bordering Switzerland and Austria. Torta Tutta Mele (All Apple Cake) from Bolzano is a good example of the gastronomy of this cultural melting pot and a classic northern Italian peasant dessert.  Torta means […]

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Apple Spice Cake

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After an unusually hot summer, fall is approaching and so is cooler weather, beckoning me to the kitchen.  I can’t wait to be done with gardening and yard duty and get back to what I truly love to do, BAKE.  September is all about apples.  There are so many varieties […]

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Plum Upside-Down Cake

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Gooey, delicious, and gorgeous – the color of in-season plums is stunning!  And this is peak plum season.  Most plums are on the tart side which makes them perfect for caramelizing in butter and brown sugar.  Sweet and tangy caramelized plums are topped with a moist and buttery almond cake.  […]