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Banana and mascarpone cake
Dessert

Banana and mascarpone cake

I made this banana and mascarpone cake during a time filled with birthdays when I needed a quick yet substantial dessert that wasn't too fancy. I started with some leftover egg whites, two ripe...

Bombs – cake remnants
Dessert

Bombs – cake remnants

When a few trays of half-eaten cakes, leftover sponge or dry cookies from the holidays gather in the kitchen, I don’t really feel like throwing them away. So, I transform them into something new,...

Cake for 2014
Dessert

Cake for 2014

I made this cake for New Year's Eve, with a simple base and a quick cream made from whipped cream and white chocolate. I baked the base a day in advance to make it easier to slice, then prepared the...

Diplomat Cake
Dessert

Diplomat Cake

I have made this diplomat cake dozens of times, especially when I needed a refreshing dessert that can be made in a day without baking anything. I usually prepare it in the evening, let the fridge do...

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
Dessert

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

I have made this Triple Chocolate Cheesecake many times for special occasions or simply when I crave something a bit more indulgent. I started with a recipe from Poliana (from bucataras), whom I...

Coffee and brandy cake
Dessert

Coffee and brandy cake

Coffee and Brandy Cake I made this New Year's cake after receiving a box of Dr. Oetker ingredients. The recipe was included, and since I had everything I needed, I got to work. It turned out to be a...

Leftover Cake
Dessert

Leftover Cake

Leftover Cake I've often found myself with leftover creams from a cake, some unused ladyfingers, and a forgotten jar of compote in the fridge. I don't throw anything away if it can be reused. That's...

Royal Dessert Cake
Dessert

Royal Dessert Cake

Every year I make this cake for family gatherings, usually when I know I have time to bake the layers one by one. I enjoy preparing the layers from egg whites with walnuts and mixing the cream in a...

Napoleon’s Hat Cookies
Dessert

Napoleon’s Hat Cookies

I have often seen this recipe under the name 'Napoleon's Hat' and I always smile when I make it. It really resembles the shape, but what matters to me is how good they turn out. I don't need any...

Cake for 2014
Dessert

Cake for 2014

Cheese, Pineapple, and Orange Birthday Cake For New Year's Eve, I tried a cake that combines cream cheese with mascarpone, fruits, and a nutty sponge. I started with an idea I found on...