Stella Parks's Blog, page 5
June 7, 2019
June 6, 2019
How to Make Creamy Chocolate Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Machine
You don't need an ice cream machine to make great chocolate ice cream, but you do need to reach for top-notch cocoa powder.
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May 31, 2019
How to Make Nutella From Scratch
This homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread contains more hazelnuts than sugar, for a bold and nutty flavor that beats whatever you can buy at the store. Plus, a DIY approach means you can mix in your own favorite chocolate and adjust the texture however you like, whether you prefer it thick and crunchy or smooth and creamy.
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May 30, 2019
Flour Frosting: The Not-Too-Sweet Buttercream for Whipped-Cream Lovers
Ermine frosting, a.k.a. flour frosting, is an old-school buttercream made with just four ingredients: butter, sugar, flour, and milk (okay, six ingredients, if you count salt and vanilla). It's as light and silky as whipped cream, but far more stable.
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May 16, 2019
These Jammy Fruit Bars Are Basically Cookies for Breakfast
A quick and easy bar cookie made with brown sugar, rolled oats, and your favorite fresh fruit or jam. This simple recipe even comes together by hand, so there's no need to get your mixer dirty.
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May 14, 2019
For Your Next Baking Adventure, Mix and Match Your Layers
Rather than attempt to reinvent the wheel to make a completely new dessert, the safest approach can often be to mix and match components from existing recipes and thus make a new composition from old parts—like a Neapolitan cake made from layers of vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate cake.
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May 9, 2019
How to Scale (Most) Cake Recipes to Fit Any Pan
Customizing the number of layers in a cake, or converting a layer cake recipe into a cupcake or sheet cake recipe, may seem challenging at first, but ask the right questions and you'll have all the answers you need for success.
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April 25, 2019
How to Put a Bundt in the Oven
Bundt cakes have a reputation for being tricky, but with the right recipe and technique, you can be certain of beautiful results every time.
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April 24, 2019
The Best Olive Oil Cake Is All in the Best Oil
This simple cake comes together in just a few minutes (no mixer required!) and bakes up tender, moist, and light. The fragrant, grassy notes of olive oil give it ample character, whether the cake is served on its own or used as a showcase for seasonal fruit.
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April 18, 2019
How to Make Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies, �� la Levain
No weird ingredients, difficult techniques, or wacky hacks—just a straightforward recipe for making the thickest chocolate chip cookies around.
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