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Let me tell you about the perfect vanilla layer cake: bouncy, soft crumb, loads of pure vanilla flavor, creamy frosting with hints of white chocolate and tangy crème fraîche, and a sweet and simple decoration

Isn’t she just gorgeous?! The true beauty of this cake lies in its simplicity - there’s no need for flashy fillings or showers of sprinkles. Instead, its perfect crumb and natural vanilla flavor comes from great technique and superior ingredients, like Rodelle Gourmet Pure Vanilla Extract. Easily elevate your cakes and bakes with Rodelle vanilla products. From developing cookbook recipes to whipping up sweets with the kids, I keep a variety in my own kitchen for all of my baking projects. Stock up on Amazon today! This post is sponsored by Rodelle. Words and opinions are my own. The Reverse Creaming Method For this cake, I used the Reverse Creaming Method. Instead of mixing butter with sugar until light and...

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In this fruity Greek Yogurt Cake, ripe red strawberries and fresh rhubarb combine with yogurt to make an incredibly moist Spring themed bundt cake.

Rhubarb is one of my favourite Spring treats and I love creating recipes to use up my bountiful harvests. Some of our favourite recipes include Grandma’s Rhubarb Fluff (with Jello) and this great tomato free Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce which is amazing on grilled chicken and pork chops. Strawberry Rhubarb Greek Yogurt Cake Do you love a moist bundt bursting with loads of flavour? This cake has it all; a tender, moist crumb without being too heavy or dense and a tangy-sweet flavour that makes you crave another slice. The classic Spring flavour combination of strawberries and rhubarb adds enough flavour for the cake to stand on its own, however the sweet pink glaze really is icing on the cake. It’s...

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Tasting a classic madeleine right as it comes out of the oven is an unforgettable experience

Learn how to successfully make them at home using clever tips and an easy recipe. This post contains affiliate links. Full disclosure is at the bottom of the article. Some desserts are simply unforgettable once you taste them within seconds of their coming out of the oven. There’s a special place in my heart for madeleines: French, shell-shaped, light-as-air tiny cakes. Madeleines are best eaten the day they’re baked, and if you’ve ever tasted one warm from the oven with an impeccably crunchy edge, I’m sure you know how life-changing such a small bite can be. Madeleines are the epitome of what makes French pastry-making so great: the art of turning simple ingredients into outstanding creations. I love to make...

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This Gluten Free Chocolate Yogurt Cake with Strawberry Coulis Recipe is sponsored by Danone North America/ SO Delicious®, but all thoughts, opinions, and the recipe are my own! Thank you for allowing me to work with brands I believe in to continue...

Developing new recipes often takes time and lots of trial and error… We often have to make a new recipe two or three times to get it just right (if not more!). We nailed this Gluten Free Chocolate Yogurt Cake with Strawberry Coulis Recipe the very first time we made it!! Honestly, I would have loved making it a few times in a row- it’s that good! I absolutely LOVE this twist on a traditional chocolate cake! The SO Delicious Unsweetened Plain Coconutmilk Yogurt Alternative is the star of this recipe. It makes this cake SO moist and delicious! To keep it gluten free, we used a mixture of my favorite grain free flours: cassava, almond, and coconut. The cocoa...

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2020-04-14

I woke up yesterday with a little more lightness in my heart than had been there earlier this week. And when I’m feeling lighthearted, my first instinct is to bake. There are so many things I might have posted on this Easter Sunday. Hot cross buns, which I’ve been wanting to make (and make well—my last batch was a total fail) for a while. Pie. A brunch dish, like French toast. Chocolate eggs. Any number of different cakes. But all I’ve been able to think about is carrot cake. Maybe not surprising, since carrot cake is my favorite cake. And since cake is my favorite dessert, that puts carrot cake at the top of my treats hierarchy. This isn’t my...

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