I have covered that I’m not a fan of tiramisu because of the coffee. So I have done lemon and green tea versions so far, so why not banana? Banana? The mad scientist has finally gone over the cliff. Well, it works. Lady fingers, banana pudding, chocolate covered bananas layered so you get maximum flavor…
Tag: dessert
Lemon Thumbprints
This is an Easter cookie. It has great lemon flavor in the cookie, and the lemon curd takes the cookie to the next level. A little glaze on top brings balance. I hope you like it. 1 cup butter at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided2 egg yolks plus 1 whole egg2…
Rhubarb Crumble
I love spring rhubarb, and I know it’s a little early, but my local mega mart had some out. I was going to make a rhubarb upside down cake, but the flip scared me. I made a cobbler instead – no flip involved. So, tart rhubarb, with some elderflower syrup which bumps up the flavor…
Pop Tart Cake
I thought about my grandnieces when I saw this idea online. This is for the four-to-nine year old crowd right before their parents pick them up. It’s cake, pop tarts, and a sugary glaze so they won’t be going down to bed or down for their nap. That will teach your children to give you…
Grasshopper Cake
Sheet cakes: big items for the big game. I needed to do something quick and easy since I was doing so many other tasks to prepare. I went with a boxed devils food cake since I had a box mix in the cupboard. Now the upgrades: instead of the water, I did espresso coffee and then added…