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Chiffon Cake

2 weeks ago | tasteofhome.com | Molly Allen |Test Kitchen

While digging in to a slice of cake is always a treat, a bite of chiffon cake is a different experience. A type of sponge cake, chiffon cake is wonderfully light and fluffy, with a pillowy texture that never fails to impress. The key? It’s all in the ingredients and the method, making good use of whipped egg whites and cake flour for the cake’s signature delicate texture.
The Best Carrot Cake Box Mix, According to a Professional Baker

2 weeks ago | tasteofhome.com | Molly Allen

Molly Allen for Taste of Home Molly Allen for Taste of Home Whether you bake it in simple sheet pans or ornately fluted tube pans, the best carrot cake box mix will always stand out on Easter dessert tables.
Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven Review: This Electric Oven Is Easy to Use and Budget-Friendly

2 weeks ago | tasteofhome.com | Molly Allen

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My 4-Ingredient Dessert Feels Fancy but Couldn’t Be Easier

2 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Molly Allen

Simply Recipes / Molly Allen As a former bakery owner, I love to spend time in the kitchen prepping a batch of intricate soft pretzels or baking an elaborate layer cake for a friend’s birthday. Other times, though, I’m all about low-lift no-bake desserts. This four-ingredient lemon mousse is one of those treats. As spring warms us up after a dreary winter and the transition to summer is near, I’m always craving something light, vibrant, and chilled.
My 4-Ingredient Dessert Feels Fancy but Couldn’t Be Easier

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Molly Allen

As a former bakery owner, I love to spend time in the kitchen prepping a batch of intricate soft pretzels or baking an elaborate layer cake for a friend’s birthday. Other times, though, I’m all about low-lift no-bake desserts. This four-ingredient lemon mousse is one of those treats. As spring warms us up after a dreary winter and the transition to summer is near, I’m always craving something light, vibrant, and chilled.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

1 month ago | tasteofhome.com | Molly Allen |Hood River

If you want to serve a vibrant, sweet treat packed with flavor, these lemon poppy seed cookies should be on the menu. While chewy chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies and snickerdoodles are classics in their own right, nothing beats the punchy flavor of lemon on a sunny spring or summer day. The dough is infused with flavor from fresh lemon zest and lemon juice, while poppy seeds enhance the texture and appearance of the cookies.
Eggless Brownies

1 month ago | tasteofhome.com | Molly Allen |Hood River

For chocolate lovers, brownies are the ultimate treat. Brownie recipes often call for multiple eggs to be whisked in a bowl before adding other ingredients, but we have a recipe for brownies that are eggless, which means you can whip up a batch of the decadent dessert without them. Whether you simply don’t have any eggs on hand or eggs are too expensive to justify buying, brownies can still be on the menu.
I Made the Viral Pansy-Shaped Flower Sugar Cookies, and Now I’m Ready for Spring

1 month ago | tasteofhome.com | Molly Allen

Sugar cookies can sometimes be seen as the vanilla ice cream of cookies: too plain. But what I love most about sugar cookies is the versatility they offer. Their flavor can easily be adjusted, and they can be turned into just about anything.
Dulce de Leche Cake

1 month ago | tasteofhome.com | Molly Allen |Test Kitchen

Luxuriously rich and sweet, dulce de leche turns an ordinary layer cake (or any dessert) into a dream. Tender yellow cake becomes dulce de leche cake when it’s coated in a frosting made with cream cheese and caramelized sweetened condensed milk. The caramel notes from the dulce de leche add so much flavor to this cake that you’ll want to drizzle even more on top of each slice.
9 Secrets to Getting a Perfect Bakery-Style Muffin Every Time

1 month ago | tasteofhome.com | Molly Allen

Skip to main content Want sky-high muffin tops paired with a fluffy, tender texture? Here's how to achieve bakery-style muffins at home.