The inspiration from this cake came from Tartine's pumpkin tea cake. I wanted to make a lighter, cake-ier cake, closer to a dessert you'd eat at a dinner party than to a quickbread you'd eat for breakfast. The frosting recipe is based on my idol Dorie Greenspan's Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting.
When I attempt to explain to my friends the premise of Happy Birthday, Little Witch by Deborah Hautzig, also known as the book of my youth, it sounds a little something like this: “There’s a witch,... [LINK]The Baker in the Rye
The subtle flavor and light, fluffy texture of this brown sugar buttercream frosting are both amazing. Good on cakes, or as a dip for fresh fruit. For special deals and more great content, sign up for the free How To Cook Like Your Grandmother Newsletter.
Delicate phyllo dough filled with creamy cheese and topped with sweet and spicy pepper jelly ... introducing the jalapeño popper's sophisticated cousin!
