by Carol Arroyo TheBakingPan Recommends: The BEST instant read thermometer I've used for cooking and baking; the ThermoWorks Splash-Proof Super-Fast Thermapen Thermometer is incredibly fast, accurate, and well worth the investment. I use my Thermapen Thermometer for checking room temperature ingredients, tempering chocolate, baking bread, making pastry creams, sugar syrup, caramel, and candy, cooking meats and fish, and deep frying.
by Carol Arroyo Pan: Three 9" Round Layers Pan Prep: Greased and Floured Oven Temp: 350o Storage: Cover and Refrigerate Help: Cake Hints and Tips, Toasting Nuts and Seeds Shop for this Recipe: Measuring Cups, Spoons, Scales | Cake Pans | Parchment Paper | Mixing Bowls | Flour Sifters |
by Carol Arroyo TheBakingPan Recommends: The BEST instant read thermometer I've used for cooking and baking; the ThermoWorks Splash-Proof Super-Fast Thermapen Thermometer is incredibly fast, accurate, and well worth the investment. I use my Thermapen Thermometer for checking room temperature ingredients, tempering chocolate, baking bread, making pastry creams, sugar syrup, caramel, and candy, cooking meats and fish, and deep frying.
Chocolate Chip- Peanut Butter Bars Of course I'm crazy about these bars. Isn't everybody? >> Chocolate Chip- Peanut Butter Bars Here's something for you to bake this weekend... if you're a peanut butter and chocolate fan (me!) In fact, this is how I prefer my PB + Choc combo...
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe Among my "favorite desserts ever" : Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe I have never been a humongous fan of pumpkin pie. At Thanksgiving, it's the last dessert I'll reach for... and if it's the only option available, I'll usually pass. But Pumpkin Cheesecake!!! That's a whole different story.
Nothing beats the rich, buttery flavor of this old fashioned sour cream pound cake! It's delicious on its own or topped with ice cream, whipped cream and fresh berries!
Blogoversary. Blog Anniversary. Blog Birthday. Whatever you call it, I started The Little Epicurean three years to this day back in May 2011. And of course, to commemorate this special day I made a celebration chocolate cake (complete with 3 candles)! The Little Epicurean began in my parents' pool house.
A moist cupcake bursting with apple cider and topped with a rich and creamy maple-infused cream cheese frosting. The perfect Harvest time treat! This past weekend I got enjoy one of my favorite annual traditions-a trip to Hood River, Oregon for the Fall Harvest Festival!
A creamy and luscious lemon cheesecake topped with a homemade, thick blueberry sauce! Oh jeez, it's Wednesday already?! It is just me, or is time going by too fast?? I could've sworn it was just Friday! But it will be Friday soon once again. I think this weather is just messin' me up.
Confession - I am becoming obsessed with French Baking these days. I have always believed that no one talks desserts like the French do. All their desserts are so sophisticated and so delicious. I have always been drawn by the art of french pastry making, it fascinates me a lot.