

Week 119: Pistachio Ricotta Cake
This pistachio cake truly blew me away. It’s insanely decadent and is perfect for any pistachio-lover. Jump to the recipe! The secret ingredient in this cake is the ricotta. It gives the cake a velvety texture and enhances the pistachios' flavor. I also love the pistachio frosting on this cake. I found pistachio paste in my local grocery store, and it makes this cake taste out of this world. Pistachios are common in Middle Eastern and South Asian desserts, so this cake was a

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Week 118: Animal Cracker Cake Pops
Cake pops were invented fairly recently — in 2008! They are a fun treat, especially for kids, and perfect for birthdays or special gatherings. Jump to the recipe! I wanted to add a fun twist by making animal cracker cake pops. Animal crackers were my childhood, and I was feeling nostalgic. For those who don’t know, these crackers are shortbread cookies that are shaped like various animals. You can find them at most grocery stores. Evidently, they originated from England, but

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Week 117: Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Because the weather has been pretty gloomy in Seattle, I wanted to bake this vibrant lemon olive oil cake. Jump to the recipe! Olive oil cakes are very popular in Italy and Spain, especially because olive oil is a popular replacement for butter. It screams sunshine, especially with the mini lemons that I piped on. It’s the perfect breakfast treat for a Spring or Summer day. I also love that the cake comes together so quickly. The cake itself is a one-bowl recipe, and there’s

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