Gran's Best

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Fruitcake Bars

December 10, 2017 Gran

Another great recipe from David Lebovitz who says: I’ve been making these Fruitcake Bars more and more as the holidays approach. Not only are they incredibly simple to put together, unlike other fruitcakes, these really do taste great. They can be made up to a … [Read more...]

Brownies and Bars, Desserts, Recipes Alice Medrich, Christmas, David Lebovitz

Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake

December 10, 2017 Gran

Just one of the most beautiful and delicious desserts. From Gourmet magazine, February 2002. For topping 2 1/2 firm pears (preferably Bosc) 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar For cake 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 … [Read more...]

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Dark Chocolate & Pomegranate Bark

December 10, 2017 Gran

From Melissa Clark, The New York Times, recipe from Tom Faglon. Beautiful and delicious! Melissa says: Chocolate bark is the workhorse of homemade holiday gifts, and in Tom Faglon's version, he scatters fresh pomegranate seeds over the surface, where they glisten like … [Read more...]

Candy, Desserts, Recipes Christmas, Melissa Clark, Tom Faglon

Caramel Cake

August 25, 2017 Gran

From Southern Cakes by Nancie McDermott (2007). As a child, I loved caramel cake which my mother only served on birthdays. Caramel cake came from Carl's Pastries, the tempting bakery on Central Avenue, or from the Curb Market, or perhaps from a lady who baked and iced the square … [Read more...]

Cakes, Desserts, Recipes Kathleen Purvis

Pound Cake

May 26, 2017 Gran

From Jennifer Steinhauer of The New York Times. 2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more to grease the pans 3 cups granulated sugar 6 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups cake … [Read more...]

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