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Tiramisu icebox cake

Tiramisu Icebox Cake

Andrea Potischman | Aug 20, 2025

Icebox cakes have long been the unsung heroes of warm-weather entertainment. Originating in the U.S. during the 1920s and 30s—when the “icebox” was the modern marvel of kitchen appliances—these no-bake desserts became popular for their simplicity and practicality. Built on layers of cookies or cake, cream, and flavorings, icebox cakes are chilled to perfection, allowing […]

tres leche cake

Tres Leches Cake

Andrea Potischman | May 1, 2024

This is a favorite of mine. A tres leches cake, also known as a “three-milk cake”, is a dense, moist cake made with three types of milk and topped with a generous whipped cream topping.  The unusual aspect of this cake is that after baking it is poked with numerous holes and then soaked for […]

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