

Week 98: Almond Ricotta Cake
Although ricotta in cake may not be the first flavor combination you would consider, the cheese really complements the almond flavor. Jump to the recipe! When I first heard of ricotta cakes, I was definitely skeptical. Obviously, I had had cheese in cakes, like in cheesecake. But that’s cream cheese, not ricotta. However, I think ricotta is my new favorite way to make a cake lighter and fluffier. It also adds a rich, tangy flavor that’s very unique. Plus, the addition of almo
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Week 97: Upside Down Pear Cake
This week, I based the inspiration for my cake on my English class’s book, Their Eyes Were Watching God. Jump to the recipe! For those who haven’t read it, Janie, the protagonist, often compares her ideation of love to a pear tree. Her main romantic interest in the book is named Tea Cake, and so I wanted to center the cake around Janie’s relationship with him. I did this by incorporating pears and honey into the “tea cake” because they are motifs that come up throughout the
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Week 96: Cannoli Cake
I recently visited Boston and tried Mike’s Pastry. It specializes in cannolis, and trust me, it’s totally worth the hype. Jump to the recipe! I’ve tried two cannolis from Mike’s Pastry: the pistachio and the chocolate chip. Both were so good, but I really liked the chocolate chip flavor. I wanted to try recreating the flavors of the cannoli in cake form, especially after seeing recipes like it on my TikTok. With the flavors still fresh in my taste buds, I am excited to report
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