December 2021 – Bake with David

Bake with David

Caramel & Apple a perfect Fall/Autumn flavor combination
This time of the year there is nothing better than caramel apples. Since I love this combination, I though why not turn it into a cupcake. These were definitely a treat and hit the spot. Kids will especially love them this time of year. The recipe makes 24. To give mine an extra fall look, […]
Not just your plain old banana loaf cake
I had some very ripe bananas that my husband wanted me to use. I did want to make just a plain old banana loaf cake so I added some extra ingredients to liven it up. For today’s bake I made an absolutely scrumptious cranberry and walnut banana loaf cake. The added ingredients give the cake […]
Elderflower, Blueberry & Lemon a winning summer time cake combination
This cake is a winning combination of elderflower, blueberry and lemon. The sponge is a wonderfully light genoise that is light and fluffy and not dense or heavy like some sponges can be. If you are hosting a dinner party or even a BBQ this is a great option and it does not take to […]
Hazelnut & Raspberry Tartlets the perfect summer dessert
Looking for a perfect summer treat then look no further. These Hazelnut & Raspberry Tartlets have a sweet yet tart flavor which will invigorate your taste buds. This recipe makes 6 tartlets. If you makes these mini tarts please tag me and let me know what your think Ingredients Pate Sucree 150g of flour 25g […]
Orange, Mango & Cardamom Cake, a perfect coffee hour treat for everyone
So for church coffee hour today, I did an adaption of a Merry Berry Orange cake. What I love about this cake is that the sponge is very light and fully. This did not last but 5 minutes on the table for coffee hour, so I think that means it was a big hit. It’s […]
Cozy up with some classic Linzer cookies a wonderful Christmas treat
It’s that time of year so I did my first bake of the Christmas season by making an adaptation of a linzer cookie recipe by Janes Patisserie https://www.janespatisserie.com/. They are a wonderful cookie and although they are popular at Christmas time in Austria you could basically make them anytime of the year. They are such a delicious […]
An amazing layer cake for any occasion hazelnut, raspberry & cardamom
I I am so happy to share my latest creation from my baking class. It’s an amazing hazelnut, raspberry and cardamom layer cake. The sponge is infused with shredded pears and cardamom so it is really moist and aromatic. The fillings are chopped roasted hazelnuts, my own home made raspberry jam and a decadent hazelnut spread buttercream. All […]
Blackcurrant & Baileys Irish Cream Pie
I am so thrilled to finally with my new pie recipe. It was inspired by my youth growing up in Ireland. I used to love blackcurrant sandwich7es and would often eat them all the time. So much so that my mouth and lips would often be all black from the blackcurrants. For the custard I infused it with another […]
Apple & Pumpkin Fall Spiced Cookie
I am so excited to share with everyone my first cookie recipe which I create as part of my online baking class with Christina Tosi. I am so happy with my final cookie. It is an Apple & Pumpkin Fall Spiced Cookie. It was not exactly what I was going for at the beginning which […]
Money can’t buy you happiness brownies
I have to say I am not the biggest brownie fan, but I was watching a baking show called “Nadiya Bakes” on Netflix this past weekend with my husband. He is a brownie fan and saw a recipe of hers called “Money can’t buy you happiness brownies”. I had not seen any brownies like these […]

Biscuits/Cookies

Cozy up with some classic Linzer cookies a wonderful Christmas treat