In my home, banana cake is a birthday favorite. This is the close cousin of banana bread but somehow a loaf cake does not seem as festive as a round one. This cake makes a lovely summer dessert served with some fresh mixed berries or a scoop of sorbet. Gluten and dairy free banana cake (adaptedContinue reading “Banana cake”
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Coconut macaroons
This gluten and dairy-free coconut macaroon recipe is a family favorite. The recipe scales up or down very easily to I simply adjust quantities depending on the occasion. Over the years I’ve made notes of the ratio of ingredients for different quantities, so I’m sharing that here as a table. Coconut macaroons (adapted from aContinue reading “Coconut macaroons”
Chocolate olive oil cake
This chocolate olive oil cake is a very rich, moist cake that is a breeze to make, and appeals to adults and children alike. I like to use a peppery Spanish olive oil that gives the cake a bit of a kick – but you can stick with a mild olive oil for a moreContinue reading “Chocolate olive oil cake”
Cranberry amaretti
These cranberry amaretti are comfortingly rich and nutty, but also have a fresh note coming through from the lemon zest. These amaretti are adapted from an Ottolenghi recipe for sour cherry amaretti. I always keep an eye out for Italian biscuits and cakes as I look through my cookbooks, as they often call for groundContinue reading “Cranberry amaretti”
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