Deserts

Brazo De Gitano (Gypsy’S Arm Rolled Sponge Cake)

Brazo de Gitano (“Gypsy’s Arm” Rolled Sponge Cake) This is a classic Spanish chocolate cake-rum roll 5 eggs, separated1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup flour1/4 cup cocoa powder1 tsp vanilla extract4 Tbsp sifted confectioners

Banana-Chocolate Flan

Banana-Chocolate Flan CaramelSoftened butter1 tbsp water1/2 cup granulated sugarJuice of 1/2 lemon Lightly butter 6 (4 oz) ramekins or custard cups Stir together water, lemon juice & sugar in a heavy pot over medium-high heat Using a pastry brush dipped in water, brush sides of the pot just above the sugar every 30 seconds to […]

Arizona Lemon Cake

Arizona Lemon Cake Many lemon cake recipes have originated in Arizona, probably due to the large number of local lemon groves 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup butter, softened3 eggs2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 cup buttermilk1/4 cup poppy seed2 tbsp grated lemon peel2 Tbsp lemon juiceLemon Glaze Preheat oven to […]