This is my go to birthday cake. I've been making it for years. It's got everything I want in a dessert--crunch from the walnuts, cinnamon, two types of chocolate--Ibarra Mexican chocolate in the cake and bitter sweet for both whipped and melted ganache. Chocolate Walnut Cake The cake 6 egg yolks 5 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cake crumbs 1/2 … [Read more...]
The Year in Cakes: A Photo Journey
By all accounts it's been a busy year for cakes. Looking back at the cakes I baked, no wonder I'm tired. Here they are in all their glory and fondant. … [Read more...]