Sometimes you just need a simple, comforting cake that can be put together in just an hour. I find that this Italian torta rustica di noci
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Authorthe Sunday Baker
Originally from Maine, I started baking at Two Fat Cats Bakery in Portland before moving to Europe. I’ve lived in Barcelona, Madrid, and now I find myself in the middle of London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile.
Buranelli: Venetian Butter Cookies
A 45-minute Vaporetto ride northeast through the Venetian Lagoon brings you from Fondamente Nove to the islands of Mazzorbo and Burano. The islands are connected by
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Financiers: French Almond Cakes
Financiers are miniature almond cakes with crisp edges and a soft interior flavored with nutty brown butter. Financiers are traditionally baked in rectangular molds to make
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Tarta de Santiago: Spanish Almond Cake
The history of this cake might just be as rich and dense as the cake itself. Tarta de Santiago, or St. James Cake, is an almond
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Breskvice: Croatian Peach Cookies
I’m dedicating this week’s post to Open Kitchens. Open Kitchens is a project set up to provide free meals to those in need by partnering with
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Donauwelle: German Marble Cake with Cherries
Donauwelle is a marble pound cake, studded with sour cherries, covered in a thick layer of German buttercream and a wavy chocolate topping. Donauwelle is popular
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Coffee Semifreddo: Italian No-Churn Ice Cream
Semifreddo, meaning “half-frozen,” is the Italian response to the French parfait. It’s a frozen dessert similar to ice cream, but molded and sliced instead of scooped.
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