Think white cake is dull? Think again
Iowa City Press Citizen
But white cake is not dull. Instead, it is deceptively delicious with a light, buttery, not-too-sweet taste that is a terrific canvas for whatever other flavors you might want to heap upon it. The recipe below is filled and frosted with a decadent

Allspice recipes | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
The Guardian
Rarely is allspice part of the blend, perhaps because of its intense pepperiness, yet that heat can be very welcome in a sweet batter or dough, just as ginger can (see the sumptuous cake recipe). I love the look and feel of allspice's fat, round,

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Make Your Own Maplewood Valentine Cup Cakes
Patch.com
I did a bit of research and came upon a lovely blog, www.honeyandjam.com that had a recipe for exactly that. I tweaked the cake recipe and made my own frosting. The original recipe called for regular cake flour. I usually use white whole-wheat flour

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Spikes wins food contest, hits radio row
Chargers.com
Buddy Valastro of “Cake Boss” judged the food and selected Spikes' dish over ones produced by Buffalo's George Wilson and Cleveland's Josh Cribbs. Check out Spikes' recipe and a photo of the dish here. During the show's introduction, Spikes argued he

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Liquor Helps Win Cock 'n Bull Cake Contest
Patch.com
Second place went to Donna Zalewski of New Hope for her Apple Almond Cake. Christine Mitchell-Kenney of Upper Black Eddy placed third for her White Buttermilk Cake. Decembrino said the “Tipsy Tavern” recipe was inspired by a vintage whiskey and

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