Autumn may be known for it's home baked pies yet it's the cakes that stand out.They feature the flavors of the season , whether spicy or fruity. These are perfect for Sunday teas or even ending a holiday meal.
Maple is the flavor of the season - other than pumpkin spice. It's reminiscent of the sweet smell of turning and falling leaves.Add it to a Bundt cake for a different kind of flavor.A Bundt is perfect for the chill fall weather.It has a dense crumb and it's perfect as an afternoon snack or even breakfast with a good strong cup of coffee or tea. You could also bake a scratch maple pound cake with a maple rum glaze on top. The glaze is a mix of dark rum, butter and the syrup.it's brushed warm over the cake and then left to soak in. for a fun party dessert try maple cupcakes with a bacon frosting, Yes bacon! The cake is a simple scratch maple vanilla cake. The frosting is a cream cheese one and every cupcake is decorated with a few slices of homemade maple bacon.Maple bacon is made by lining up the strips on a foil lined sheet pan. Maple syrup is brushed on each side and them brown sugar is sprinkled over the top sides. (Keep in mind this makes a great brunch side too).If you prefer cookies then think about maple shortbread.This is a wonderful marriage of butter and maple syrup.shortbread is an easy cookie to make and bake and it would be perfect after any Sunday dinner.
There are other flavors too for this season. Apple and pear reign supreme in the fruit area. Look to the French for inspiration. They bake a buttery apple cake that has a hint of rum in it.Chunks of tart apples are sunk into a rich crumb. dark rum is used but if you want to intensify the flavor then sub in apple cider for the liquor. As for the apples ,a tart sweet variety like Granny Smith work perfectly here. You could also use the Honeycrisp kind as well. Cinnamon and apples go well together. Try a scratch cake loaded with the two. You can also add walnuts for more flavor and crunch. for this kind of apple cake you'll only need two apples. pears are also the fruit of the season right now. A pear cake is a different and tasty treat, perfect for a weekend dessert.As with the French apple cake, pear cake has a moist buttery crumb that works perfectly with the fruit,. It's topped with a simple sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. (there;s no need for a lush buttercream here.The pears provide all the flavor).Keep in mind that this luscious fruit can also be used in a dense Bundt cake, adding supreme flavor to a simple scratch recipe.
Cakes are the perfect fall sweet and dessert go to.They finish off a Sunday roast dinner or make for a good snack alongside hot coffee or tea. Bake one now with the flavors of the season
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