coconut cake

If you’ve never had a lamington, allow me to introduce you to one of Australia’s most beloved desserts. A classic lamington is made from squares of light vanilla sponge cake, dipped in a rich chocolate coating, and rolled in finely shredded coconut. Simple? Yes. Swoon-worthy? Absolutely. Made with three of my favorite things—sponge, chocolate, and […]

I’ve recently become obsessed with hummingbird cake.  First, I love the name: it sounds pretty.  Second, it’s almost a cross between four of my favorite sweets: coconut cake, frosted banana cake, carrot cake, and banana bread.  It’s sweet, but not overly so.  It has texture but is super moist.  It’s rustic, yet elegant.  Best of […]

My first job out of culinary school was working as a line chef; it was a position for which I was vastly unqualified at the time.  On my second day, I learned that they did not have a pastry chef.  Although I was hired as a saucier (responsible for the meats, fish, and sauces) I was […]