Pastry Year in Review: 2012

I'm looking forward to 2013 but this past year has had wonderful pastry moments that I felt compelled to revisit before the new year is upon us.  Here are a few highlights from the blog...


Once Upon a Time, We Opened a Pastry Shop


Rosemary Lemon Cake
This one I just made in an angel food pan.  If you prefer a light and spongy top instead of a crisp top, don't egg wash.  Spray the top with non-stick cooking spray and cover with foil during the bake.


Cinnamon Bun Wreath


Ikea Monkey Cake


Tea Cakes


Eclairs



Starfish Challah


Sacher Torte Redux


Morning Puff


Little Nims


Pumpkin Roundup


Mascarpone Lemon Cloud Cake


Chocolate Cake Plain and Simple

Caramel Green Apple Ice Cream


Kouign Amann


Better Homes and Gardens


Lemon Crunch Sugar Buns


Apricot Tart


Flag Cake


Patriotic Pie


Walnut Meringues on NPR


The Babies


Wild Spring Tart


Olivia's Cake



Pie It Forward




Sugaring Baby!


Love Round Up
Consider Bardwell Goat Cheese Cheesecake
And the last cake I made this year for a most special birthday boy: