Author: Charlotte
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Rhubarb Crumb Pie with Buttery Crunch Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, chilled (store-bought or homemade) 6 cups sliced rhubarb (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g, trimmed) 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated…
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Buttery Oat Crumble
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 to 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) sliced rhubarb, ¾-inch pieces 3 cups (450 g) sliced strawberries ⅔–¾ cup (130–150 g) granulated sugar 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract…
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Soft Amish White Sandwich Bread with Golden Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 loaves (about 24 slices) Prep Time: 30 minutes (active, plus rising) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: About 3 hours (including rising and baking) Quick Ingredients 1 ½ cups (360 ml) warm water, 105–110°F / 40–43°C ½ cup (120 ml) warm whole milk, 105–110°F / 40–43°C 2 ¼ tsp…
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Old-Fashioned Pot Roast With Root Vegetables and Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 3–4 lb boneless beef chuck roast 2 ½ tsp kosher salt, 1 ½ tsp black pepper, divided 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plus 2 Tbsp for gravy) 2 Tbsp vegetable or…
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Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake With Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12–14 servings Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes (including cooling and assembly) Quick Ingredients 2 3/4 cups (330 g) all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp baking soda + 3/4 tsp fine salt 1 3/4 cups (350 g)…
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Tiramisu Birthday Cake With Espresso Mascarpone Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (one 3-layer 8-inch cake) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 7 hours (includes at least 6 hours chilling) Quick Ingredients Sponge cake layers: 2 cups (240 g) cake flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp fine salt, 4 large eggs, 2 large egg yolks,…
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Gingerbread Layer Cake with Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12–14 servings (three-layer 8-inch cake) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes (including cooling and decorating) Quick Ingredients 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cloves, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp salt 2…
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Decadent Turtle Cake With Caramel and Pecans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (one 3-layer 9-inch cake) Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes cooling and assembly) Quick Ingredients Chocolate cake: 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, 2 1/2 tsp baking…
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Rainbow Layer Cake With Vanilla Buttercream and Sprinkles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12–16 servings (one tall 6-layer 8-inch cake) Prep Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 30 minutes (for 2–3 pans at a time; multiple batches) Total Time: 3 hours (including cooling and decorating) Quick Ingredients 5 cups (600 g) all-purpose flour 5 tsp baking powder + 1 tsp fine salt 2 cups…
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Ultra-Moist Mississippi Mud Cake With Marshmallows and Pecans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients Cake: 1 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking…
