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Come Party With Me: Cinco de Mayo — Dessert
Have no time to plan an extravagant Mexican meal for Cinco de Mayo? No matter. I've got the perfect menu for a delicious dinner that's easy to put together — complete with a decadent dessert.
Come Party With Me: My Half Birthday — Dessert
If you've been a fan of YumSugar for a while, you'll know that I have a thing for dulce de leche, the thick, milky caramel from South America. From layered cakes to ice cream sandwiches, I'm always looking for new ways to highlight my favorite sweet.
For my half birthday, I'll be experimenting with a recipe for chocolate dulce de leche bars.
Jenna Bush's Wedding Cake: Love It or Hate It?
The President's daughter, Jenna Bush, was recently married in a lavish but down-to-earth wedding at her family's ranch in Texas. Few details have been released about the ceremony, reception, and menu but rumor has it the cake was created by the Ultimate Cheesecake Bakery. The tres leches/dulce de leche cake had whipped cream frosting and fresh floral arrangements.
Yummy Link: How to Make Dulce de Leche
By now you must know that I have a thing for dulce de leche, and it turns out that I'm not the only one. Apparently it's the world's most beloved caramel! Dulce de leche is super simple to make — all you need is time — to learn how, watch this informative video.
Yummy Link: Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Squares
The last time I made dulce de leche cheesecake I totally passed out before the dessert was served! To redeem myself I think I'll make these decadently gorgeous dulce de leche cheesecake squares. — Smitten Kitchen
Delicious Down to the Very Last Bite
Earlier today, I told you about how I accidentally passed out before dessert at a dinner party I was hosting. Embarrassment aside, the worst part was not being able to taste the dulce de leche cheesecake I made! What was left of it is pictured at left.
52 Weeks of Baking: Week 52 — Gooey Banana Cupcakes
This year I decided that I would have a New Year's resolution that I could stick to. I thought about it for a while and eventually landed on baking. So with my trusty mixer and collection of pans, I set off on a 52 week baking adventure.
Yummy Link: Chocolate Soufflé With Dulce de Leche
Looks like I'm not the only one who is crazy about dulce de leche. Julie has created this scrumptious chocolate soufflé filled with the creamy caramel goodness! Since I can't get enough DDL, I am definitely making this for the holidays.
My Most Delicious Cake Yet
My mother's birthday was last week, so I set out to make her the perfect birthday cake. I suggested a layer cake filled with dulce de leche and she delightfully obliged. When searching for a specific recipe, I couldn't find one that matched the cake in my mind, so naturally it ended up being my own creation.
South America's Most Beloved Cookie: The Alfajor
Upon my early morning arrival the first time I visited Buenos Aires, I begged my sister to take me to a decent cafeteria, where I immediately ordered a cortado. Along with the espresso came a small but delicious sandwich cookie. My sister explained that this cookie, the "alpha whore," was as ubiquitous in South America as chocolate chip cookies are in the US.
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