These homemade hand pies taste so good & just make you feel like you are wrapped in big hug. I decided to make these blueberry filled yummies to commemorate the first lunar landing. Tomorrow, July 20, 2019, is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon mission. So what better to top them with than some galaxy icing. Enjoy, and look up in the sky tomorrow night and gaze in wonder!
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Firecracker Cake
My granddaughter named this cake and she asks for it every July 4th. I originally found the recipe on Tasty, although they provide it more through instructions than a list of ingredients, and do not include a frosting recipe. I have included my favorite vanilla frosting in the attached recipe. Either way, we love it!
Here is the Tasty link with a great demo: https://www.google.com/amp/s/tasty.co/recipe/marbled-4th-of-july-box-cake
Mixed Berry Slab Pie
When I think of July 4th celebrations and summer entertaining, berry pie always comes to mind. I decided to make this pie, when my granddaughter showed up with fresh picked blackberries. It’s super simple, especially if you use pre-made pie crust. I use the Dough Puck from Texas Pie Company, which is sold at my local grocer. Adding some fun stars makes it even more festive. What are you waiting for? Start that summer baking!
Chocolate Guinness Cake by Katiebird Bakes
Its almost St. Patty’s Day & I found the perfect cake to celebrate all things Irish in style! I found this recipe on Instagram at “katiebird bakes.” I checked out the ingredients and was intrigued – Guinness dark beer & olive oil…hmmmmm. I had to try it! It did not disappoint! The cake is very moist, even though it has no eggs in it. The flavor is outstanding & the frosting…well, let’s just say I could have eaten a bowl of that fluffy, Irish Cream flavored, yumminess all by itself. The link to the recipe is below.
https://www.katiebirdbakes.com/single-layer-guinness-cake-with-irish-cream-frosting/
Chocolate Chip Tahini Cake by Dada Eats
Oh, yes I did make Samah Dada’s (@dadaeats on Instagram) CHOCOLATE CHIP TAHINI CAKE for our dessert, last night!! This cute foodie has a tremendous following & a way with words & FOOD! Have you seen her on the Today Show ~ just precious! I am officially addicted to this luscious cake! I have a big #cancersurvivor follow up on Tuesday & I always take the doctor a treat ~ guess what he’s getting this time?! Link to the recipe is below!!
Raspberry Cakes w/Pink Lemon Raspberry Frosting
Dropping off these Valentine cuties to my daughter’s school tomorrow ~ she’s a principal! Shhh…don’t tell her, it’s a surprise! I cheated on the cake part, but the frosting is the real deal ~ made w/all the sugars & butter AND freeze dried raspberries & pink lemon juice!! Tart & sassy!
German Strawberry Torte
I made this torte for our daughter’s birthday. This recipe is from my mom, which I am sure she got from her mother. I’m so glad I had my mom type up all her recipes. You should consider getting your favorite family recipes memorialized, too. I’m so happy I have them! By the way, this torte is addictive!
Rustic Buttermilk Pie
Nothing say fall like pie! This rustic pie feels like your momma just came over & gave you a hug!
Plum Torte
Plums are still plentiful in Texas, when this popped up when I was scanning trending news stories, I had to try it. This torte is not too sweet, and just right for the wet, cool weather we are experiencing right now. It was super easy and looks really pretty when plated. Click photo for printable recipe.
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2-4 plums, depending size, pitted & quartered
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon & 2 TBS sugar, combined
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9-inch cake pan. Line bottom with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt, then mix until just combined.
- Spread the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Arrange the quartered plums cut-side-down, then use your fingers to gently press them into the batter. Squeeze the lemon juice over the fruit, then sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture over the top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown. Allow the cake to cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before removing from the pan & peeling off the parchment paper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- The original recipe calls for more plums and recommends using a springform pan. I tried the springform pan and was instantly sorry. A nonstick cake pan with parchment paper on the bottom was a perfect solution.