            Archive for the ‘Cakes & Cupcakes’ CategoryBahama Mama Torte RecipeThursday, November 17th, 2011
This recipe is one of the over 160 dessert recipes featured in The Spirited Baker – all flavored with alcohol yet. Got your copy yet? Got your holiday shopping done? If not, you can order the book HERE. “Rum Runner” Trifle RecipeTuesday, November 8th, 2011
This was one of the first recipes slated for “The Spirited Baker“. In the course of multiple re-hashes of the layout, format, and groupings… I managed to forget to include it. Whoops! You’ll have to buy the book for the other 160+ awesome recipes! This recipe seems involved, but it comes together quite easily! The cake should be made at least a day before serving, but can be made even further ahead than that! Feel free to tightly wrap the slab of cake in plastic wrap and freeze for a couple of weeks, allowing it to defrost for an hour or two before cutting it up. While I like to make up my trifles fresh RIGHT before serving them, many people find that they get better by aging a day or two in the fridge – making them an excellent dessert for entertaining! Limoncello MadeleinesMonday, August 15th, 2011
Traditional Madeleines are great as is… but the addition of a citrusy liqueur kicks it up a notch. If Limoncello isn’t your thing, try this with Grand Marnier, even Triple Sec for a new take on a classic! Alternatively, try omitting the zest and liqueur, and using 1-2 tsp of homemade flavor extract. Such a simple, elegant treat… but the possibilities are endless! The recipe is one of over 165 delicious dessert recipes featured in our first cookbook, “The Spirited Baker“. Going Ananas – French Martini Upside Down Cake Recipe!Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
One of those new friends, Christin Jerome tweeted something a little bizarre, which ended up being a case of autocorrect taking over. I joked with her that I’d seen she was from Montreal, and had written it off as being a result of that. One of the comediennes in either This Hour Has 22 minutes or Royal Canadian Air Farce – I’m assuming it was Mary Walsh – once quipped about Francophone culture being completely incomprehensible to the rest of Canada, and.. she wasn’t far off! We laughed, and ended up discussing bizarre Francophone children’s programming… and talking pineapples.
I call it “Going Ananas*” in honor of the trippy talking pineapple. but this is more formally a French Martini Upside Down Cake. When I think “French” and “Pineapple” together, I immediately think “French Martini” – one of my favorite cocktails ever. I am a HUGE fan of Chambord (Black Raspberry) liqueur, afterall!
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