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Black Forest Cake with Cherry Cream and Cherry Compote

Posted on October 26, 2011 by the happy baker

Remember this photo?  I promised that I would get to the other two cakes : )  First, let me share with you the process of making and assembling the beautiful black forest cake on the left.  The cake is layered … Continue reading →

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The Peanut Butter Cup

Posted on October 25, 2011 by the happy baker

I am home from San Francisco and am enjoying going back through my pastry text books. The peanut butter cup was one of my favorites to make.  I love rich foods and sweet desserts….but this was ALMOST too sweet for … Continue reading →

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Today, I became a pastry chef…

Posted on October 21, 2011 by the happy baker

Baking these extraordinarily beautiful cakes today, I really felt like a pastry chef.  Not only did the recipes turn out perfect, but I was able to decorate the cakes and present the cakes so beautifully that today I felt that … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Baking Institute, Week 1, Day 3

Posted on October 10, 2011 by the happy baker

Today’s class was very informative….and delicious.  We focused on pie dough, pate a choux dough for cream puffs & gougeres, coffee cake and brownies.   I now know all the things that I have done wrong in the past that … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Baking Institute, Week 1, Day 2

Posted on October 7, 2011 by the happy baker

Today began as normal…with a short lecture and me promising myself that I would not eat as much today as I did yesterday.  (yeah right).  Why do I bother making promises to myself that I know I won’t keep.  I … Continue reading →

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