September 10, 2009.   Categories Cakes.

Tee and Cakes Famous Chocolate and Bacon Maple Cupcakes www.teeandcakes.com 1932 14th Street • Boulder • Colorado • 720-406-7548 Downtown Boulder has become known for great little eateries, bookstores and coffee houses.  And considering the town is usually named one of America’s fittest cities by various media publications, many of these local boutique shops and restaurants are organic or health-conscious.  Along comes Tee...

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July 24, 2009.   Categories Cakes, Chef Zoe Francois, Contributing Chefs, Desserts.

Zoe’s Red Velvet Birthday Cake Photo and Recipe Link Posted with Permission by: Once again, Zoe from www.zoebakes.com is a mind reader.  A few months ago she did it with the Ultimate Carrot Cake Recipe… and now it’s birthday cake.  Just yesterday I was discussing cakes with a friend and it made me wonder where I could find unique birthday recipes.  Suddenly…. there it was…. right on my Facebook...

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April 27, 2009.   Categories Cakes, Chef Zoe Francois, Contributing Chefs, Desserts.

Zoe Bakes … The Ultimate Carrot Cake Photo and Recipe Link Posted with Permission by: www.zoebakes.com I have always believed that in life, there are cooks and there are bakers.  I love to cook and I must admit, baking has always intimidated me.  So when I come across someone who is truly a master baker and creative artist… I admire that talent.  Zoe Francois is one to admire.  She has a simply wonderful blog...

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November 14, 2008.   Categories Cakes, Desserts, Peggy's Favorites.

Sachertorte  This cake is so wonderful and rich.  My mother has been making this since I was very little.   It takes some time – but is well worth the effort.  There are hundreds of recipes called Sachertorte – many have ingredients not considered authentic like marzipan and hazelnut.  The cake in this version is close to the original recipe, but I’ve been told by some bloggers that the glaze isn’t close to the...

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November 2, 2008.   Categories Cakes, Contributing Chefs, Desserts.

Ina Garten‘s Lemon Cake Recipe created by Ina Garten This is the best recipe!  It makes a wonderful party or host gift and is beautiful and delicious… Unfortunately I didn’t have any photos that show what this cake really looks like.  The next time I make it I will take some nice images.  If you don’t already own Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa Parties!, it’s a great book and has good photos of...

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