This version of soda bread is similar to a cross between the savory, unsweetened soda bread and a slightly sweet coffee cake. It’s dense and flavorful! Serve slices slathered in soft butter. INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 cups of flour 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/2...Read More

Ina Garten knows a thing or two about making delicious brunches. This blueberry breakfast cake comes out beautifully each time, and is moist and tender, thanks to the ricotta cheese. This cake is good any time of day — breakfast, brunch, or even as an afternoon tea cake! INGREDIENTS: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room...Read More

INGREDIENTS: For the cake: 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (about 6 ounces) 7-ounce jar macadamia nuts (about 1 1/2 cups) l cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Butter Cake and Crumb Topping 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, cold and cut into chunks 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sour cream 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream Cheese Filling 1 – 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature...Read More

When your schedule doesn’t allow for making fresh cinnamon rolls, this coffee cake is the next best thing. INGREDIENTS: CAKE 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup butter, melted TOPPING 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Cake 1 1/2 cups diced fresh Bartlett pears (about 2 medium) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup wheat germ 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup oil 1/3 cup honey Streusel Topping 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1...Read More

Here’s a delicious coffee cake recipe from  B & R Farms featuring two fabulous ingredients – apricots and almonds. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup slivered almonds, divided 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Cake 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup oil 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 4 cups flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups blueberries Crumb Topping 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces METHOD: Preheat oven to 350˚F. Beat together sugar, oil, and...Read More