September was a challenging month for baking. Between traveling for work and my birthday, I was not at home very often. I did however try to make petit fours this month. The success was limited. Petit fours (acceptably pronounced in either proper French, or the Americanized ‘Pet-eh For’) can refer to numerous small, French treats …
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Cake #2: Blackberry Naked Cake (with Lavender)
The ultimate birthday cake! This treat had the perfect balance of deliciously moderate sponge without being too sweet. The homemade blackberry jam is worth the little effort required to set this cake over the top. I do not consider myself a fan of blackberries or lavender, but they were sweetened and worked really well together. …
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Cake #1: Cookies in Cream
There are times when everyone deserves to treat themselves. What that means, should be determined by the individual. This cake is for the moment you decide you deserve a treat beyond the local bakery. My husband and I concluded that cookies and cream is a match made in Heaven. It is hard to resist. Like …
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