Love'n Bake News in a Nutshell

If you miss Valentine’s Day, make something sweet for National Almond Day, one dear to our hearts. This miniature cheesecake has a delicate crust and almond flavor throughout. We bake this batter in heart-shaped pans but muffin tins work well, especially those made out of flexible silicone. The cakes cook up quickly and are just [...]

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Looking for a lighter cake that was not too rich, we came across this spongecake made with almond paste. The batter, basically a type of French génoise, is made from eggs that are whipped for a long time to build structure in the batter. Unlike other spongecake batters, this one holds up well although you [...]

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We wonder why crêpes are not served more often.  They are so simple to prepare and so versatile. Unsweetened and filled with cheese, fish, cooked chicken, vegetables or meat, they are the perfect lunch or light supper.  Sweetened crêpes spread with a little jam make a simple snack.  Gussie them up a bit, as we [...]

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Our Petit Coeur Cheesecakes are not too sweet with a hint of almond. There is no crust, just a light coating of breadcrumbs so that the cheese custard releases from the pan. Then we add almond paste for richness and a nutty flavor. We bake this batter in heart-shaped pans but muffin tins work well, [...]

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