

Week 133: Devil's Food Cake
I can’t believe I’ve never made a devil’s food cake. I love chocolate cake, so I couldn’t resist trying this recipe out for my birthday party cake. Jump to the recipe! This recipe differs from other chocolate cakes because it uses more baking soda and cocoa powder instead of any melted chocolate. The cake also uses a lot more chocolate, hence the name. And, I am not complaining - it definitely makes each bite more decadent. Devil’s food cake is the opposite of an angel food c

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Week 132: Pistachio and Rose Mawa Cake
Mawa cakes are served at many South Asian bakeries and pair perfectly with a morning cup of chai. Jump to the recipe! Mawa, also known as khoya or khoa, is essentially concentrated milk solids. It looks similar to paneer, but mawa has a more brittle texture. B. Merwan & Co. and Irani Bakery opened in Mumbai in 1914 and began selling mawa cakes. The treat quickly gained popularity. This is no ordinary mawa cake. I added pistachios and rose syrup to enhance its flavor. My famil

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Week 131: Doolsho
Doolsho is a Somalian cake. It’s a cardamom sponge cake, and its name is inspired by the Italian word: dolce. Jump to the recipe! Doolsho feels like the perfect mix of spice cake and sponge cake. It’s light and fluffy but also packed with flavor. I also saw that Somali Milk Cakes, similar to tres leches cakes, feature a sponge made out of this doolsho recipe. It’s such a versatile recipe, but perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea. My family has already devoured this c

The Bored Baker
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