may 23, 2013

our newest addition: the chocoberry

The Chocoberry, our newest addition to an arsenal of signature cakes, was a near-accidental marriage of the Java Lava and Merry Berry favorites. 

Having looked at our available ingredients (dense chocolate layer cake, clouds of vanilla bean cream, and freshly sliced strawberries), we promptly thought, “Why not?”

The resulting confection stands as a testimony to our kitchen’s commitment to delectable, innovative sweets. 

As we’re well on our way into summer, this dessert is sure to be a pleasing complement to any event. Call us today to take one home as your very own!

october 16, 2012

orange county's favorite dish: banana pudding

We were thrilled and extremely ecstatic when notified that our one and only banana pudding had made it to the #5 spot of OC Weekly's Top 100 Dishes of 2012! A simple cup tied in twine filled with delicate yet bold flavors of whipped cream, vanilla wafers, and banana slices...you'll be surprised to finish the entire container in one sitting. Try one and share it with a friend - or not. ;) And for those of you interested, we even offer banana pudding shots! Perfect for dessert tables, kids events, or for any party, really. Call us and ask for more details today!

october 1, 2012

walflour recipe

I LOVE WALNUTS.  My mother says I take after her in that aspect.  In my opinion my love affair with walnuts began with this perfectly crafted recipe.  One day my mother had baked the most divine yet simple and comforting brown sugar walnut cake using a recipe she had gotten from my Aunt Juliana.  It is one of those desserts that you can eat at any time of day and say yes to seconds with no excuses or pretenses.  Cut it up and eat it on a paper towel or serve it with a fancy cup of english tea, this treat will not disappoint.  I have decided to bake them off in madeleine pans because it cuts out the middle man - the knife.  Plus mini shell shaped cakes bursting with yumminess... A-DOR-A-BLE  :)

<3,

Diane

a family recipe

Makes around 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients:
2 cups walnuts (measure before grinding)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups golden-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for decoration

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

   

2. Grind up the walnuts really well in the food processor. You shouldn't see big chunks of walnuts
3. Mix flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt with the walnuts.
4. Add in butter and incorporate until the mixture has a sandy texture.
5. Add in eggs and vanilla. Whisk all together until incorporated
6. If your pan is not nonstick, spray some bake-release spray onto a madeleine pan.
7. Scoop batter into pans and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
8. Remove the cookies and let them cool.
9. Optional: Dust on some powdered sugar with a small tea strainer or sifter for decoration.