I was asked to create a birthday cake that combined lemon and chocolate. Not a flavour combination that would readily come to my mind but what the heck, I thought I’d give it a whirl. It was delicious! The cake combines a classic Victoria Sponge Cake soaked in lemon syrup, filled with a combination of …
Chocolate Whoopie Pies. An old-fashioned recipe from Maine, where the locals claim whoopie pies as a state tradition. I got this whoopee pies recipe several years ago on trip to Maine where whoopie pies have been popular for decades. Here at my house, they are a kid favorite. Take a platter of these to your …
For the Victoria Sponge2 eggs separated, room temperature1/3 cup sugar½ tsp lemon flavoring½ tsp vanilla flavoringSift together:1/3 cup flour1/2 tsp baking powderBeat egg whites until foamy. Add sugar gradually until eggs are stiff.Beat egg yolks until thickened. Fold into batter along with flavorings.Slowly and gradually fold in flour and baking powder.Pour into greased and parchment …