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Slice of baumkuchen pulled out of the cake

Easy Baumkuchen (German Tree Cake Recipe)

Baumkuchen is a stunning almond-flavored cake with many paper-thin layers (mine has 11). It is traditionally made on a spit, but my version for home bakers can be done in the oven. …

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Pear Cake

Pear Cake

This pear cake pays homage to all the tastes that my family loves. It's a sweet honey cake with wine-soaked poached pears, sliced almonds, and a love of baking that has been passed down …

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Bakewell Tart

Bakewell Tart with a Salted Honey Crust

Bakewell tart is a classic British dessert named after the town of Bakewell in England. It has a delicate almond flavor that pairs so well with its tart berry jam and my salted honey …

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Bostock

Easy Bostock Recipe

Bostock is a cross between French toast and an almond croissant. It's an easy to make, unforgettable breakfast treat made with leftover bread, almond syrup, and almond cream (frangipane). While I'm a sucker for …

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Frangipane

How to Make Almond Cream (Frangipane)

Almond cream (frangipane) that is used as a baked filling for tarts, croissants, and as a component of a French breakfast pastry called bostock. It is incredibly easy to make in just one bowl with …

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Peppernuts

Pfeffernüsse Cookies (German Christmas Cookies)

Peppernut cookies, or Pfeffernusse, are small German spice cookies loaded with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. There's molasses, too, for a richer flavor, and a splash of brandy for brightness. But, the ingredient that …

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Cranberry Cake

Cranberry Cake

This cranberry cake is one that, if I didn't have a blog, would be written on an index card that would soon become so worn with butter stains and cranberry juice that I'd have to …

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