Beet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

I belong to a CSA–community supported agriculture–where I purchase a “share” or a portion of the crops grown by a local farm. Organic, fresh vegetables and fruits are delivered to my door once a week, and it is always an exciting surprise to see what will be in my delivery each week. When beets arrived [...]

Why does my cake sink in the center?

Italian cream cake: right and wrong!

Originally uploaded by chefrb

This is my OWN problem with my OWN recipe that I have been making for 12+ years! You would think that after so much time, I would have gotten it right by NOW! But I have a real love-hate relationship with this cake [...]