This coffee cake is bursting with bright lemon flavor, with a layer of sweet cream cheese and a crumble topping. A glaze topping is optional (though I found we didn't need it). It's super moist and is perfect with a cup of coffee, or tea. It's an impressive brunch treat for company, too! I am so looking forward to spring weather and longer days of daylight. For one, I
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Delicious Plum and Cream Cheese Streusel Cake
In the fall, I'm always on the lookout for Italian Prunes (really, they are plums). They are so delicious when baked-- turned from a yellow firm flesh into a beautiful ruby red color. This cake is very simple to make and is a versatile batter where you could substitute any kind of stone fruit (think peaches, for example). I've added a layer of cheesecake filling, and topped
The Best Lemon Buttermilk Layer Cake with Lemon Curd and Cream Cheese Frosting
This lemon buttermilk cake is tender and ultra-moist. The center layer has easy homemade lemon curd, and the final touch is a a cream cheese frosting that is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I also share a few tips I've learned, over the years, to make scratch cake baking more successful! I've often said that if given a choice between chocolate cake or lemon
Pineapple Cake with Pecan and Cream Cheese Frosting
The next time you are invited to a potluck, I've got you covered. Sign up to bring dessert and bake this cake. You won't be sorry. This pineapple cake is super easy and super fast to make. It's moist, and has the perfect balance of pineapple flavor and pecans. The Pecan Cream Cheese frosting is the perfect finish. This cake feeds a crowd and I'm pretty sure you'll see some
Lower Sugar and Healthier Honey-Almond Coffee Cake
This Lower Sugar and Healthier Honey-Almond Cake is worthy of that claim because the entire cake has 23 grams of sugar, instead of 45 grams. The balance of cinnamon, vanilla and a very subtle flavor of almond was the perfect symphony of flavor. The honey-almond topping was gently sweet and absolutely perfect! I am super excited to share this cake recipe for you. I've been
Cranberry Pecan Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake
This Cranberry Pecan Streusel Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a perfect way to use up any leftover cranberry sauce. The sour cream in the cake batter is for moisture insurance. There's also a hint of almond extract with a crunch of a pecan streusel. It’s perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. This cake was inspired when I had leftover cranberry sauce from our Thanksgiving dinner. I
Fall Plum Streusel Cake
In the fall, I'm always on the lookout for Italian Prunes (really, they are plums). They are so delicious when baked-- turned from a yellow firm flesh into a beautiful ruby red color. This cake is very simple to make and is a versatile batter where you could substitute any kind of stone fruit (think peaches, for example). I love a crumb topping and this one doesn't
Classic ColdOven Pound Cake Recipe
A vintage recipe for Cold Oven Pound Cake claims that starting in a cold oven yields a cake that is especially tall and boasts a crisp crust. Can this unlikely recipe really work? I can attest that it does! Yes, indeed, the cake rose beautifully, and tasted even better than hoped for. This cake recipe is one I’ll keep in my back pocket for potlucks or to showcase fresh
German Marble Cake (Marmor Kuchen)
I would like to preface the difference between German cakes and American cakes. American cakes have a more tender crumb, are moist and have buttercream frosting (unless you venture into making Swiss Buttercream or Italian Meringue). This chocolate marble cake is a traditional cake my Bavarian mother would make for us. There's an optional touch of rum in both the cake and the