Birthdays, holidays, society luncheons—always a reason
(or who needs a reason) to celebrate.
There’s an old song that begins, “If I knew you were comin’, I’d have baked a cake . . .” The ever-popular cake has become a sign of both celebration and hospitality. With or without candles, a cake is a familiar, homey treat. This type of dessert may be common, but the list of potential ingredients is long. Included in the following recipes are such diverse ingredients as fruit (apples, strawberries, prunes), vegetables (potatoes, carrots), chocolate, whiskey, nuts—even lavender! With all these choices, at least one of these recipes is bound to become your favorite!