These brownies are really perfect they’re not too chocolate-y and not to heavy and not too cake-like. I know that everyone has their perfect type of brownies but these are pretty close to mind. The recipe includes cream which is kind of a weird addition to the pantheon of brownies but it does give them a really interesting crumb and a delightfully creamy taste so don’t substitute it if possible.
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I recently made a cheesecake and then I made another and then, just for a good measure, I also made this cheesecake and this one was the winner by a clear mile. This cake is rich and creamy. The citrus seems to cut through a lot of the fatty flavors, I think this cake doesn’t need anything else added to it but you can top it with candied orange peel, dried mint, or more chocolate ganache if you want to really take it over the top.
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This poppyseed bread roll is absolutely divine. The bread is soft and fully and the filling is nutty and just a little sweet making it very easy to eat and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. The dough is very easy to work with and though some of the filling oozed out when I rolled it up there was plenty to make a very lovely looking swirl inside with a nice soft crunch as contrasting texture.
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This one bowl cookies are absolutely perfect for when you’re craving those supermarket bakery cookies with the thick sugary icing on them (if you’re in the US you know exactly which ones I mean). These cookies are super unique and delicious with a citrus tang that is just sour enough to off-set the sweetness of the frosting. Add some sprinkles if you’re feeling cheeky or if you want these to be classy you can pipe some royal icing messages on top. The cookies don’t need to be chilled before baking so these are great for when you’re in a little bit of a rush as well.
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This is one those recipes that is definitely worth the trouble. I’ve never had a panettone from a store but I can’t imagine it gets better than this. This is half bread / half dessert with a soft and tender crumb and amazing punches of sweet and boozy from the fruits. You can use whatever combination of dried fruit, nuts, and candies that you like but I used what was available to me. I suggest reading the recipe through several times before starting and making sure you correctly line your tin as those will both save you a lot of headaches.
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I make savory galettes all the time but I actually think the sweet ones are more common? This one is basically like if an apple pie and a turnover had a baby and that baby only took 15 minutes of work to make. The dough does really need to sit for 60 minutes to properly hydrate but other than that it takes very little effort to have an honestly impressive looking dessert that tastes fabulous too.
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Biscotti are surprisingly easy to make despite occupying a place in my mind as a particularly fancy cookie. The trick is mostly that you cook the dough about 3/4 of the way and then let it cool for a few minutes and then slice into slab cookies which then cook again for the rest of the way. It’s a simple one bowl dough which can be flavored or have add ins for any taste but in this case these are pretty bog standard almond cookies with almond pieces in them. While you do not have to roasted your almonds it really does bring out an extra level of flavor to them only take a few minutes (and you have the oven on anyway, right?).
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You can blend the sweet potato in this recipe into a completely smooth paste but personally I like seeing all the little bits of potato throughout the bread. It’s basically a pound cake with a delicious twist and not unlike banana bread and traditional pound cake the recipe is super easy and forgiving. While the cooking time seems very long it actually does need the entire time otherwise it will be surprisingly soupy in the middle. However, your reward will be a warm house that smells delicious.
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For whatever reason whenever I find scone recipes they’re always covered in some sort of frosting or topping and it feels like the only reason to do that is if you dry out the scones so much that you need a goo on top to retain moisture. Well, the original recipe for these scones also had a chocolate frosting and I just don’t think you need it at all especially with how much ooey-gooey chocolate is inside. At the worst you can warm these up for 15-20 seconds in the microwave to get a softer texture right before eating.
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These cupcakes are super soft thanks to the coconut cream and they pack a pretty good flavor punch too. I think they vaguely remind me of a tropical drink I once had but mostly they just taste like good coconut cake with a really tart lime crunch of icing on the top. These would be great for a summer birthday or a BBQ.
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