Pecan
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Sweet Potato Layer Cake
Taking an old recipe and making it new, without compromising its comfort and nostalgia, can be a real joy. Howard Conyers Jr., a legacy sweet potato farmer in South Carolina, did what all good minds do: He got creative with what he had an abundance of. Using his mother Hallie’s carrot cake recipe, he replaced the grated carrots with sweet potatoes, introducing a deep and warm flavor to a classic recipe. The sweet potatoes play well with the spices, bringing in an appealing vegetal note that is a true delight with the cream cheese frosting. This is an easy cake to put together for a lazy Sunday, yet it feels regal and elegant enough for special occasions.
Sweet Potato and Brown Butter Snacking Cake
A snacking cake is something that can be made with everyday ingredients, often in one bowl and baked in a single layer. The best ones are fit for a celebration but also so easily assembled that they feel casual enough for snacking. This sweet potato cake comes together in about an hour, making for a perfect low-effort dessert that pays dividends. The cake itself is a cinnamon- and nutmeg-scented spice cake, owing its moist and tender texture to grated sweet potato and the addition of maple syrup. The star of the show, however, is the brown butter cream cheese frosting, which is at once nutty, caramelized and slightly tangy. Take care to ensure the brown butter and cream cheese are around the same temperature and texture, so that they emulsify properly and the frosting doesn’t split (look curdled). Move over, carrot cake! A new root vegetable is here to steal the spotlight.
Cranberry Pecan Cookie Bars
Soft and buttery pecans and cranberries are a perfect pair in these low-effort cookie bars. Packed with dark brown sugar and browned butter, they have a depth of flavor that you may not expect at first glance. You could make these bars with untoasted pecans, but it’s worth it to seek out the toasted kind at the store or take the extra time to toast them yourself for deeper flavor. Try popping them in the oven while it preheats until they’re fragrant, for richer results.
Apple and Plum Croustade (Croustade aux Pommes et Prunes)
Rustic is best when you are trying to make the most of your high-season fruit. Rolling up your sleeves and getting down to what suits the fruit — like a simple crust around lightly sweetened fruit — seems to be the call of the season for bakers who don’t want to mess with a good thing. This croustade is that dish, the one that keeps things easy. A classic French double layer pie, croustade is worth heating up your kitchen on a hot summer’s day and does not disappoint in its beautiful simplicity. The flaky crust holds the sweet-tart fruit and balances it perfectly with its sparkling sugar topping. You might also want to embrace the croustade’s rustic nature and simply serve it with a dollop of crème fraîche, but lightly sweetened whipped cream, crème anglaise or a scoop of speckled vanilla bean ice cream are also perfect additions. This French classic is a hit at any table, bien sûr.
Chai Masala Tamales From Masala y Maiz
Sweet, spiced, and unforgettable--these chai masala tamales from Masala y Maiz blend Indian and Mexican flavors for a unique twist on a classic dish.
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Banana Granola
This recipe combines everything we love in banana bread—its mellow flavor, gentle spice, and nutty crunch—into a tender yet crisp granola that's loaded with dried fruits, whole grains, crunchy seeds, and macadamia nuts.