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Cassata Siciliana

1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter8 eggs2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups fresh ricotta cheese1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract3 tablespoons rum3 tablespoons candied lemon peels, finely chopped3 tablespoons candied orange peels, finely chopped4 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts1/4 cup heavy cream, [...]

Lemon-Soaked Pound Cake With Fruit and Chantilly Cream

Cake1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted, sweet butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs at room temperature 1 tablespoon chopped grated lemon peel (zest) 1 ounce lemon juice 1 1/2 ounces buttermilk at room temperature Lemon Syrup1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice [...]

Neapolitan Easter Cake

8 ounces hulled wheat berries from soft wheat    (available in Italian markets and health food stores) Place the wheat in a large bowl, and let soak overnight in a cool place. Crust2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1 large egg1 large egg yolk1 teaspoon [...]

Jeweled Jelly Bean Cake

2 ripe bananas, divided4 eggs, divided1 1/2 cups milk, divided2 (16 ounce) boxes pound cake mix Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour both halves of an 8 1/2-inch three-dimensional egg-shaped cake pan. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, mash one banana with a fork. Add two eggs and 3/4 cup [...]

Lemon-Soaked Pound Cake

Cake1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted sweet butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon chopped grated lemon peel 1 ounce lemon juice 1 1/2 ounces buttermilk, room temperature Lemon Syrup1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice Preheat the oven [...]

Pineapple Rum Cake

Cake2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup butter or margarine softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 can crushed pineapple in juice 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup dark rum or pineapple juice 1 cup pineapple filling [...]

Lemony Easter Sponge Cake

10 servings Cake8 large eggs, separated1 1/4 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon grated lemon peel1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted and cooled Topping and Garnish6 large eggs1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened1/8 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded sweetened coconutCandied violets Preheat oven to 350 degrees [...]

Macaroon Sponge Cake

10 servings 7 large eggs, separated1 large egg1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided1 cup cake flour3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted1/4 cup finely ground almonds, toasted1 tablespoon vanilla extract or rum extract1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon coconut extract1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon salt Glaze1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons water1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond [...]

Wuollet Bakery Bunny Cake

Cake2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 egg whites White Fluffy Icing1 cup granulated sugar 5 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DecorationsJelly beansConstruction [...]

Heavenly Orange Cake

Makes 12 servings. 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil5 large eggs, separated3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup grated orange peel1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1 cup orange marmalade, meltedCandied orange peel strips Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix together flour, baking powder and salt. [...]

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