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On 4/16/2025 at 6:45 AM, JoNorvelleWalker said:Last night I baked a batch of Rose Levy Berenbaum chocolate cupcakes that I took to work. Lots left over, and chocolate buttercream all over the kitchen.
Don't know why, but her recipes (I bought the cookie bible) are always great, unlike what a random browse on the internet does. And she always explains the "Why" behind every step.
Bakewell tart. Perfect with tea and all parts are easy to make ahead - crust, frangipane and homemade jam (well, my mum does the jam). A great hit at the book club.
On 4/16/2025 at 6:45 AM, JoNorvelleWalker said:Last night I baked a batch of Rose Levy Berenbaum chocolate cupcakes that I took to work. Lots left over, and chocolate buttercream all over the kitchen.
Don't know why, but her recipes (I bought the cookie bible) are always great, unlike what a random browse on the internet does. And she always explains the "Why" behind every step.
