Lemon Fig Cake

Lemon Fig Cake

I had so much dried fig at home. While surfing the web I found this recipe and gave it a try. You can substitute other dried fruit, such as raisins, cherries, cranberries, or chopped prunes. I also added chopped walnut. And the good part of this recipe is using olive oil which is healthier than the or margarine. 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for pan 1/2 cup milk 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1...

Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake

Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake

My husband is an incurable Starbucks lover! He also like to have Starbucks-like cakes with his coffee. I have found this recipe that is very similar to what you can find at Starbucks. I got the two-thumbs up from the addict! I hope you will enjoy it as well. 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel Glaze: 1/4 cup...

Portakallı Kek

Portakallı Kek

Portakal sevenler için çok uygun olan bu keki sıcak yaz günlerinde buzdolabında saklıyorum. Soğuk soğuk çok güzel oluyor. 3 yumurta 10 yemek kaşığı şeker 12 yemek kaşığı un 1 bardak portakal suyu 1 portakal kabuğu rendesi 1 paket kabartman tozu Sosu: 1 su bardağı portakal suyu 7 yemek kaşığı şeker 1 portakal kabuğu rendesi Yumurta ile şeker iyice çırpılır. Diğer malzemeler eklenir. 170°C de 20-25 dakika pişer. Sosunu hazırlamak için, portakal...

Sakızlı Kurabiye

Sakızlı Kurabiye

Ağzı sıkıca kapalı bir kutuda uzun süre saklayabileceğiniz bu kurabiye, yerken ağzınızda dağılıyor. Damla sakızı tadı sevenler için çok uygun olan bu tarifin yapımı da kolay. 2 kutu mısır nişastası (400gr) 1/2 su bardağı un 1 paket sana (250gr) 2 yumurta 1 su bardağı pudra şekeri 1 kabartma tozu 1 çay bardağı dövülmüş damla sakızı Bütün malzemeler iyice karıştırılarak yoğurulur. Ceviz büyüklüğünde parçalar koparılır ve yuvarlanıp...

Mozaic

Mozaic

Great summer dessert. You can make it in advance and keep it in the freezer. When you want a cold, sweet, chocolaty, nutty dessert, it is right there in your freezer. 1 cup milk 500gr Petit beurre cookie 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup chopped nut mixture (walnut, hazelnut, almond, pistachio) 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 grated lemon zest Add milk, sugar and cocoa powder in a pot. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves above medium-high heat. Let the mixture cool down. Cut the cookies into...

Cold Stewed Cherry (Visne Kompostosu)

Cold Stewed Cherry (Visne Kompostosu)

My favorite summer time dessert. It is easy to make. You will enjoy it in hot summer days. 1lt water 250gr sugar 500gr cherry Boil the water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add the cherry, and boil about 5 minutes. When cherries crack, turn off the heat, and let it cool down. When it is cool, refrigerate until served. Best served cold. Source: Nuriye...

Donna’s Blueberry Scones

Donna’s Blueberry Scones

These are light textured scones that are packed full of healthy blueberries. It is easy to make, and easy to eat! They are gone in a couple of hours! 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup cold butter or margarine 1 medium egg 1/2 cup low fat buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup unthawed frozen or fresh blueberries 1 medium egg white, beaten until frothy 1 tablespoon sugar to sprinkle on...

Pretty Valentine Biscotti

Pretty Valentine Biscotti

I like different types of biscotti. This one is with cranberries and almonds. They are great to dip into your coffee! You can find different variations here. 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1-cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons Canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs, or 1 large egg and 4 egg whites 3/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 to 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon almond extract Cooking spray Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a heavy or cushioned...

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Make the rolls the night before, let them rise in the fridge overnight and bake the next morning. Easy and delicious. Enjoy! Dough: 4 large egg yolks, room temperature 1 large whole egg, room temperature 2 ounces sugar, approximately 1/4 cup 3 ounces unsalted butter, melted, approximately 6 tablespoons 6 ounces buttermilk, room temperature 20 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 cups, plus additional for dusting 1 package instant dry yeast, approximately 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 1/4...

Strawberry Scones

Strawberry Scones

These scones come handy in the morning with your freshly brewed coffee. Chocolate chips added more flavor, must have for chocolate lovers! 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter, cold 6-oz (1 container) yogurt 2 tsp orange zest 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional) Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar...