Author: Steven

  • Roasted Banana Buttermilk Sheet Cake with Brown-Butter Frosting and Pecans

    Roasted Banana Buttermilk Sheet Cake with Brown-Butter Frosting and Pecans

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 15 servings (9×13-inch sheet cake) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 4 large very ripe bananas (about 1 lb/450 g) 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown…

  • Strawberry Lemon Curd Poke Cake with Mascarpone Cream

    Strawberry Lemon Curd Poke Cake with Mascarpone Cream

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (9×13-inch cake) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (including 2 hours chill) Quick Ingredients Strawberry–lemon curd: 12 oz (340 g) strawberries, 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar, 4 eggs + 2 yolks, 1/3 cup (80 ml) lemon juice, 1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch,…

  • Blueberry Almond Frangipane Tart with Lemon Glaze

    Blueberry Almond Frangipane Tart with Lemon Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (one 9-inch/23 cm tart) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling and cooling) Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (150 g), confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup (40 g), fine salt 1/4 tsp, cold unsalted butter 1/2 cup (113 g),…

  • Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding with Cream Cheese Icing

    Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding with Cream Cheese Icing

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 cups (about 12 oz/340 g) day-old brioche or challah, 1-inch cubes 5 large eggs 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk; 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated…

  • Warm Cherry-Almond Clafoutis Dusting of Sugar

    Warm Cherry-Almond Clafoutis Dusting of Sugar

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 38 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) sweet cherries, pitted 1 tbsp kirsch or brandy (optional) 3 large eggs (room temp) 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar, plus 1 tbsp for the pan 1/2 cup…

  • Brown Sugar Peach Skillet Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream

    Brown Sugar Peach Skillet Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium ripe peaches (3 cups/500 g), chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for pan) + 1 tbsp turbinado sugar (for pan) 1/2 cup (113 g)…

  • Orange Olive Oil Pound Cake with Citrus Syrup and Glaze

    Orange Olive Oil Pound Cake with Citrus Syrup and Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 slices Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55–65 minutes (about 60 minutes) Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (includes cooling and glaze set) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1 cup (200 g)…

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake with Graham Crackers

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake with Graham Crackers

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (9-inch square cake) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 8 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 18 full sheets graham crackers 2 cups cold heavy cream (for filling) 8 oz cream cheese, room temp 1 cup creamy peanut butter (no-stir) 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2…

  • Brown Butter Churro Blondies with Dulce de Leche

    Brown Butter Churro Blondies with Dulce de Leche

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bars Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients Unsalted butter: 12 tbsp (170 g) for batter + 2 tbsp (28 g) for brushing Light brown sugar: 1 cup packed (200 g) Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup (50 g) for…

  • Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Sugar

    Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Sugar

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 40 minutes to reduce cider) Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (710 ml) apple cider, reduced to 1 cup (240 ml), cooled 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar…