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Moist Carrot Cake
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Moist Carrot Cake Recipe

by Milky / November 2, 2023November 2, 2023

This SUPER MOIST carrot cake recipe is loaded with carrots, walnuts, cinnamon, and raisins creating a lot of flavors and texture. It is a healthier…

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Raspberry & Apricot Galette
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Summer-Perfect Raspberry & Apricot Galette

by Milky / August 10, 2020May 28, 2021

Try this frangipane filled galette piled with fresh raspberries and apricots! Needless to say, the best way to enjoy summer fruits is to eat them…

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Fresh Strawberry Tart

by Milky / June 27, 2020May 23, 2021

Baking a fresh strawberry tart all from scratch starting with custard filling and shortcrust pastry is a great way to enjoy the strawberries in season.…

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Guava and Cream Cheese Pastry

by Milky / June 12, 2020May 23, 2021

We came across guava pastes at the supermarket and instantly thought of our favorite Guava and Cream pastry at Porto's Bakery in Southern California. Inspired…

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Pastry Custard - Crème Pâtissière

by Milky / June 6, 2020June 29, 2020

Pastry custard or pastry cream can be used for so many desserts, it can be fillings for cream-puffs, tarts, layer cakes, pies, and many more.…

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Poached Apricots
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Poached Apricots

by Milky / May 22, 2020February 26, 2023

Poached apricots are colorful, aromatic, and flavorful! Sometimes apricot fruits may be a little underripe or are a little sour to eat fresh, so add…

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Gateau-Fondant-Aux-Poires
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Pear Cake - Gateau Fondant Aux Poires

by Milky / May 11, 2020November 2, 2023

This elegant pear cake or the gateau fondant aux poires is made with poached pears prepared with cinnamon and anise baked in a cake with…

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Fluffy Chocolate Marble Cake

by Milky / January 4, 2018August 7, 2020

This fluffy chocolate marble cake recipe is a fluffier and lighter version of a traditional marble cake. It simply uses less butter. (Traditional marble chocolate…

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Chocolate Pecan Coconut Cookies

by Milky / January 4, 2018May 29, 2021

These chocolate pecan coconut cookies are delightful! The rich coconut flavor is a great balance with the bitterness of the chocolate chips. And the crunchiness…

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Crisp Lemon Cookie

by Milky / December 6, 2017May 29, 2021

This lemon cookie recipe makes crisp, zesty, and buttery lemon cookies that you will never stop with just one. The combination of the cookie texture…

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