Most bakers are usually reluctant to bake in the summer time, because no one wants to have yet another source of heat bearing down on them. Out comes the no-bake recipes: no-bake cheesecakes, puddings, trifles. Icebox cake (or zebra cake) is one variation of the ever-classic trifle. I strongly believe that contrasting textures makes a … Continue reading Bailey’s Icebox Cake with Homemade Chocolate Wafers
Category: Boozy
Bacon Bourbon Jam
I use bourbon like how a Chinese cook uses soy sauce - a dash of it never hurts. Indeed, bourbon is such a integral condiment in my dessert-baking repertoire that I've decided just to keep a handle of bourbon around. Why not, right? This bacon bourbon jam is another incarnation of my recent bacon obsession. … Continue reading Bacon Bourbon Jam
Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is arguably everything I like in a single, palm-sized package. Bourbon? Check. Chocolate? Check. Cured meat? Check. Ooey gooey cookie? Check. So much win, guys. I just had a couple of these little babies for brunch and the gourmand in me is happy. I've been inspired to make a bacon dessert for a little … Continue reading Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Frangelico Tiramisu
The good people over at Frangelico sent me a bottle of Frangelico to work into a recipe, and after several trials (mediocre brownies, subpar tiramisu) I finally made an actually delicious tiramisu. What I like best about this recipe is the lack of egg yolks in it - I know it's not authentic, but it … Continue reading Frangelico Tiramisu
Banana-Infused Whiskey
I'm a big whiskey person (as evident from my boozy desserts) and when I saw this banana-infused whiskey in the weekend section of the WSJ, I knew I had to replicate it for myself. The recipe only involved two ingredients and four days. Of course I had to do this for myself! And boy, was … Continue reading Banana-Infused Whiskey
Chocolate Frangelico Cake with Bailey’s Frosting
I know my frosting skills are pretty much non-existent, but I believe the inclusion of Frangelico and Bailey's in this cake absolves my sins. I was much too impatient to let the cake cool fully and I should have let the frosting set in the fridge too, but alas. It is at least a good … Continue reading Chocolate Frangelico Cake with Bailey’s Frosting
Bourbon Banana Muffins
These bourbon banana muffins might not be lookers but they definitely pack a powerful punch. You wouldn't think to combine bananas and bourbon but I personally would find any excuse to sneak alcohol in my desserts. The muffins are very moist and flavorful, and have a great texture. You can't just stop at one. Bourbon … Continue reading Bourbon Banana Muffins
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
This is how chocolate cake should be. With stout in it. Don't be surprised if I sneak a spoonful of stout into future chocolate cakes and brownies. After attempting this recipe twice, I think stout is going to be my favorite alcohol to bake with. It complements chocolate extremely well, and the half cup that … Continue reading Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
Bourbon Whiskey Fudge Brownies
I have a bottle of bourbon whiskey around, and drinking it straight was kind of torturous. What I like to do with alcohol that's hard to swallow in its natural state is mix it with lots of sugar. And butter. And these fudge brownies have a lot of sugar and butter. It really is a … Continue reading Bourbon Whiskey Fudge Brownies
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