Stepping gently off the beaten path..into more subtle food gift offerings for the holidays..
Not everything has to be super sweet and square and red and white for the holidays..especially for holiday gift sharing~
I think I know someone who will love a sweet or two or three..
But pretty shortbreads and little cakes for tea.. may please her more..
While away..
I saw Bonnie's post about her Almond Sour Cream Cake..I knew my husband would be ready for a sweet after dinner when we returned home..as he only ate lovely Lebkuchen from friends..and scrumptious scones.. (that I made again right away upon our arrival!)
Not enough ..
he is always prudent..never overdoes anything.. but likes something sweet after dinner..just a bit..like his mom for sure!
I try and make smaller quantities:)
I knew I had almond paste at home.. we picked up sour cream and eggs at a new incredibly attractive food store ..close enough.. nearby..I see weekly jaunts for certain..♥
You can't imagine:)
and ..I made Bonnie's Cake..
I made 3 actually.... a small heritage type silicone mold I have shown you..SO wonderful it is..
Silicone is so pleasing to use..
I keep saying it..but it's true..Silicone..good quality..
Nordic Ware.. USA pans..:)
..and I made..2 smaller loaves..for gifting.
So he is enjoying the cake w/ the design....the other 2 will be gifted..
I had a bite to make sure it's good..it's good..it's even better the next day:) Love those kind of cakes..
It's like a great almond pound cake..not dry.. not wet..just right~
Thanks Bonnie!
Let us all keep calm and bake on~♥
I love Monique look beautiful and Christmasy!!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like my kind of cake and I love that mold Monique. You have so much fun in the kitchen, I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou do too..I think you have even more fun than me..:)
DeleteThe cake sounds wonderful and what a great gift to give. I am like your husband, just a little something sweet, not to sweet and then I am satisfied. Being from the south, we always had desserts of every kind, especially pies.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Mary
I have three small paper loaf pans needing to be filled, baked and gifted. What a good idea and I even have another can of almond paste on hand.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
And you even have the recipe:) Tahnk you again..It's funny..now everytime I will amke it..you and Oliver will pop into my mind!
DeleteExcellent post as always. I must try Bonnie's cake, I love almond flavored anything. You are such a sweet wife :)
ReplyDeleteUn délicieux cake j'en suis sûre.
ReplyDeleteCeux qui en recevront seront des chanceux.
I love that spiral design cake with no frosting at all! You are Mère Noël!!! The 1st "Christmas King" is so elegant!
ReplyDeleteOur little king is glued together from too much handling:-)
DeleteKind of like us..
I am not a frosting girl:-)
Seeing glimpses of Christmas at your house is a gift in itself...magical! Of course...I would not expect less...just beautiful Mon!
ReplyDeleteBisous...xo
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DeleteA lovely post as always. Your cupcake ornament is so cute. I have not tried baking in silicone - will have to try it. I am so obsessed with bakeware. I think it is as important as the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI agree:-)
DeleteI love almond cakes and can see this one in my future baking :) I love the heritage style pans and the small ones have been on my wish list although I shouldn't be looking at adding anything but it's always the lovely shapes that lure me in! Such a beautiful cake!
ReplyDeleteI was happy to find this smaller one..love the big one..one day..:-)
DeleteI add if I know I will use it..:-)
No more giant cupcake pans..lol..
Last year..we went to the states after Christmas..I saw the Nordicware tree pan..a circle of for trees for $12.00..
I left it there..How pretty would it have been for my friend wrapped in cello..
..regret..such a good value to keep on giving:-)
Thank you for sharing this! I'm headed over to Bonnie's to copy the recipe. I want to make this to take to my aunt on Friday. '-)
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ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas ornaments!! Very French indeed-) I would love to see more of your house in holiday season. I can only imagine how beautiful it is!
ReplyDeleteI need that scraper thing and I'm not even baking
ReplyDeleteGorgeous post!
I'm crazy about the bundt mold...I keep passing the larger version by at Sonoma and next time I won't. The smaller silicone molds are perfect for gift giving. Copied the recipe already, Monique!
ReplyDeleteI know Amazon.ca has the smaller one..in the frech section maybe.. with 4 mini molds and a book..just like mine..but only from resllers now..one in France..so more $$..I found mine at a Winner's here a couple of yrs ago..(Like HomeSense)..
ReplyDeleteLove the bundt mold and cake...so festive and pretty. It's time to bake....Such cute ornaments too. xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little cake. Moe and Jacques are much a like.
ReplyDeleteI love that "Harlequin" style ornament.
~Ann
I saw Bonnie's cake and I was impressed too. I'm like Jacques, I like a little some sweet after dinner, but small.
ReplyDeleteSam
This mold is beautiful. It is always nice to add a bit a pink during the Holidays :)
ReplyDeleteMonique, I have only in recent months discovered the joy of silicone baking pans. I think they are quite magical. What a beautiful little cake you have there! I am always in awe of all you create. You presentation is always impeccable. You are a master at presentation! Love and hugs and Holiday Happiness to you and the family! xxoo
ReplyDeleteMarie.. you are so wonderful in the kitchen..and painting and knitting..I get great isnpairation from you..Rod is singing Auld Lang Syne ..right now..
ReplyDeleteThat song makes me teary.I remember you loved it so last year too.:)
I like simple desserts that aren't too sweet. I saw Bonnie's cake…definitely have to make it.
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