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angel food cupcakes with strawberry meringue

May 6, 2013 — 25 Comments

When life gives you egg whites, make angel food cake. When life gives you a whole lot of egg whites, top the angel food cake with meringue.

Yesterday, I planned to make vanilla custard but hadn’t really thought about what to do with all the remaining egg whites. I briefly contemplated making an egg white frittata, but I quickly came to my senses, and, thanks to Alton Brown, came up with the far better idea of making my first ever angel food cake. However, since I don’t own a tube pan, I scaled down the recipe to make these cute little mini angel food cupcakes instead.

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In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes Alton Brown, angel food, cake flour, cream of tartar, dehydrated fruit, egg whites, Italian meringue, kitchen torch, strawberry, sugar, The Kitchn

commemorating year two: meyer lemon curd crepe cake

April 25, 2013 — 25 Comments

Today is the second anniversary of Daisy’s World. I started this blog two years ago as a way to share little snippets of my life with family and friends and I can’t believe that it has evolved into this highly gratifying artistic endeavor. For me, food blogging has been a self-indulgent hobby that has taken an inordinate amount of my time and attention, but I relish the opportunity to share my creativity and passion with all of you.
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In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes anniversary, crepes, lemon curd, mascarpone, meyer lemon, sweet

blood orange hazelnut muffins

March 12, 2013 — 16 Comments

We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Well, if I had these muffins, I’d eat breakfast every day. Heck, I’d eat two breakfasts a day. Unfortunately, this type of logic doesn’t follow healthy dietary guidelines, so I go without breakfast on some mornings and relish the days that I can indulge.

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes blood oranges, Bob's Red Mill, citrus, glaze, hazelnut flour, powdered sugar, zest

strawberries and cream muffins

March 4, 2013 — 21 Comments

Strawberries and cream. They make a great pair, don’t they? In their simplest forms, they are spectacular, but they’re even better when baked together, like in these muffins. As soon as I stumbled upon this recipe, I knew I had to make it. Fortunately for me, strawberries are available year-round in Southern California.

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Fruits, Recipes almond flour, cinnamon, extra virgin olive oil, mascarpone, strawberry, streusel

meyer lemon pudding cakes

January 9, 2013 — 11 Comments

Am I the last dessert-obssessed person to find out about pudding cakes? Better late than never, I suppose. If, like me, you have been living in a cave or under a rock somewhere and have never had these before, trust me. You’ll be a fan. These little beauties are both cake and pudding in one! Brilliant, right? You can see the two distinct layers – a soufflé-like cake on the bottom and a soft, custard-like pudding on top.

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes cake, citrus, Karen Demasco, meyer lemon, pudding, souffle, water bath

chocolate-almond upside-down cake

January 5, 2013 — 17 Comments

The holidays are over and I’m back from my self-imposed hiatus from blogging. I knew that with all of the holiday preparations and spending time with family and friends, I wouldn’t have enough to blog, so rather than feeling guilty about it, I decided to just take the time off. I was feeling burnt out anyway, and the time away from the blog has really helped. I’m excited to be back and I have lots of simple, easy-to-make recipes to share this coming year, including this Chocolate Almond Upside-Down Cake I adapted from pastry chef Gale Gand.

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes almonds, buttermilk, caramel, chocolate, Gale Gand, orange, upside-down

almond bread

December 14, 2012 — 10 Comments

Just like many of you, I do a lot of baking during the holidays. Over the last couple of weekends, my trusty Kitchen Aid mixer has been in constant use and the sweet smell of warm vanilla, butter, and sugar has been wafting from the oven. I love to bake treats to serve at family gatherings, to take to work, and to give as gifts. I always make a variety of items: a couple of my favorite cookies, a newly discovered treat or two, and a few special requests, all for the delight my family and friends.

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes almond paste, almonds, glaze, holiday baking, quick bread

chocolate chip, coffee, and walnut muffins

November 26, 2012 — 16 Comments

Most mornings, I don’t have time to eat breakfast at home, so I like to grab something convenient I can take to work. Once I get to my office, I usually buy a mocha to go with whatever pastry or muffin I brought from home. So, with my rushed morning routine, I’m always looking for quick, portable, yet delicious breakfast item, and these muffins fit the bill perfectly. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and what better way to start the day than with chocolate and coffee! Continue Reading…

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes breakfast-on-the-go, chocolate chips, coffee, Kahlua, walnuts

cranberry-orange walnut bread

November 16, 2012 — 5 Comments

The past few weeks have been a bit hectic, but a lot of fun and I’m sure that the next couple of weeks will be too. Last month I went to London and a couple of days ago I returned from a trip to New York. Tomorrow I’m taking the train down to San Diego for a shopping trip with my girlfriends and next week I’ll be spending Thanksgiving with my parents in Las Vegas. While I am loving the time off and the opportunity to travel, I have not had much time to cook and, as I am sure you have noticed, post entries to my blog. Continue Reading…

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes baking powder, buttermilk, cranberries, orange extract, orange zest, quick bread, walnuts

pumpkin swirl coffee cake

September 27, 2012 — 18 Comments

Today I’m doing my best Paula Deen imitation with this recipe for Pumpkin Swirl Coffee Cake which requires almost 12 ounces of butter. I certainly don’t recommend baking with and eating this much butter all the time, but it is a nice indulgence once in a while. The result is quite possibly the most buttery and moist cake I’ve ever made. It is also light and tender with just the right amount of sweetness and spice. The crumbly pecan and brown sugar streusel made for a great topping, as well as a base, for the cake. My kitchen was filled with the heavenly aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, reminiscent of Thanksgiving, which, by the way, is a mere 56 days away!

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes butter, cinnamon, cloves, coffee cake, eggs, ground ginger, nutmeg, pumpin puree, pumpkin, sour cream

chocolate peanut butter cheesecakes with caramelized banana

September 9, 2012 — 13 Comments

I like algebra, and, in fact, it was one of my favorite subjects in school. How about you? Do you like algebra? Do you like solving equations? How about solving this simple algebraic equation for me? Don’t worry, it’s petty easy!

Solve for X in the following equation:
A = peanut butter
B = banana
C = chocolate

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes banana, cheesecake, chocolate, cream cheese, graham cracker, peanut butter

french-style zucchini olive cake

August 29, 2012 — 21 Comments

I was looking for a new recipe to try using the last of my homegrown zucchini, and I found this from one of my favorite food blogs, The Kitchn. It is actually a recipe for a cake salé, the French term for a savory cake, using kalamata olives, grated zucchini, and tangy goat cheese. Many French households have their favorite variation which is often served at picnics, potlucks, and parties, where it is usually served as an appetizer with a glass of wine or Champagne. Continue Reading…

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes appetizer, breakfast, cake salé, French, goat cheese, kalamata olives, savory, zucchini

red currant and poppy seed cake

August 22, 2012 — 20 Comments

A month ago, I would have passed on making this cake. It wasn’t because this recipe, from Aran Goyoaga of the breathtakingly beautiful blog Canelle et Vanille, didn’t sound delicious. On the contrary, her recipe have always been so tempting, but I’ve never attempted any of them. Why, you ask? Well, I’m a little embarrassed to say! Continue Reading…

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Fruits, Recipes buttermilk, orange, poppy seeds, red currants

individual peach upside down cakes

August 13, 2012 — 18 Comments

With the abundance of sweet, juicy peaches, it is the perfect time to make these darling little cakes. They not only look good, they taste peachy keen, too. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist!) In fact, they’re so good that I’ve baked them twice over the past 4 days. They’re also quick and simple to make, with a “couch to mouth” time of 45 minutes, including five minutes of cooling time. Not bad for a somewhat fancy-looking dessert. Top it with some French Vanilla ice cream, and you’ll be in for an unforgettable summer treat. I promise!

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Fruits, Recipes almond flour, Alton Brown, crystallized ginger, ice cream, peaches

blueberry corn muffins with blueberry-flavored mascarpone and my first giveaway

July 22, 2012 — 23 Comments

Corn is one of my favorite vegetables, and I enjoy eating it in many forms – grilled corn on the cob, cornbread with honey butter, and, yes, canned creamed corn. Actually, when I was younger, I used to eat creamed corn with evaporated milk and sugar. I loved it! Even as a kid, I had an insatiable sweet tooth. Continue Reading…

In Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins, Recipes blueberry, Bob's Red Mill, corn, cornmeal, giveaway, mascarpone, vanilla

Archives For Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins

angel food cupcakes with strawberry meringue

commemorating year two: meyer lemon curd crepe cake

blood orange hazelnut muffins

strawberries and cream muffins

meyer lemon pudding cakes

chocolate-almond upside-down cake

almond bread

chocolate chip, coffee, and walnut muffins

cranberry-orange walnut bread

pumpkin swirl coffee cake

chocolate peanut butter cheesecakes with caramelized banana

french-style zucchini olive cake

red currant and poppy seed cake

individual peach upside down cakes

blueberry corn muffins with blueberry-flavored mascarpone and my first giveaway

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