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All-Butter Pie Crust, 187–91, 189–90
almonds
Creamy Almond Coffee Cake, 107–9, 108
Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate, 32, 35
(Almost) No-Bake Cheesecake with Jam Swirl, 175–76, 177
Amaretto Tartlets, 228–30, 229
American Buttercream, 128
apples
Apple-Blackberry Turnovers, 50, 51
Apple-Ginger Skillet Pie, 208–9, 209
Blueberry-Apple Crumble Bars, 262, 263
Peach-Caramel Pie, 197–98
Pear-Apple Hard Cider Pie, 200, 201–2
Straight-Up Apple Pie, 194, 195–96
Strawberry-Cherry Slab Pie, 203–4, 205
Apricot-Blackberry Hand Pies, 226, 227
bananas
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread (variation), 92
Banana Cream Hand Pies, 224–25, 225
Whole Wheat Banana-Chocolate Muffins, 80, 83
bars
Blueberry-Apple Crumble Bars, 262, 263
Peanut Butter Brownies (variation), 257
basic recipes. See homemade staples
basics of baking
cake frosting and decorating, 120–25, 121, 124, 162
equipment, 27–31
ingredients, 20–27
lifelong learning, 19–20
measurement conversions, 319
music to bake to, 323
techniques, 14–17
tips, 17–19
Basil Buttercream, Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with, 164, 165–67
Basil No-Churn Ice Cream (variation), 297
berries
Apple-Blackberry Turnovers, 50, 51
Berry Muffins with Streusel, 86–87, 87
Blackberry-Apricot Hand Pies, 226, 227
Blackberry–Poppy Seed Buttermilk Cake, 110, 111
Crème Fraîche Scones with Berries (variation), 42
Mixed Berry Galettes, 222, 223
Orange-Cranberry Bundt Cake, 112, 113
Raspberry Cream Cake, 152–53, 153
Raspberry No-Churn Ice Cream with Chocolate, 275, 280–81
Raspberry-Rose Cream Cake (variation), 152
Strawberry-Cherry Slab Pie, 203–4, 205
Berry Swirl Buttercream, Vanilla Cupcakes with, 162, 163
Beurre Noisette (Brown Butter), 313
Birthday Cake, Classic (variation), 138
blackberries
Apple-Blackberry Turnovers, 50, 51
Berry Muffins with Streusel, 86–87, 87
Blackberry-Apricot Hand Pies, 226, 227
Blackberry–Poppy Seed Buttermilk Cake, 110, 111
Mixed Berry Galettes, 222, 223
Blackberry–White Chocolate Cake, 142, 143
Blood Orange Buttercream (variation), 128
Blood Orange No-Churn Ice Cream, 282, 283
blueberries
Blueberry-Apple Crumble Bars, 262, 263
Mixed Berry Galettes, 222, 223
Braided Chocolate Swirl Bread, 62–64, 63, 64
Braided Knots, Cardamom, 58, 59–60, 61
breads. See quick breads and muffins
breakfast treats
Apple-Blackberry Turnovers, 50, 51
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread (variation), 92
Berry Muffins with Streusel, 86–87, 87
Braided Chocolate Swirl Bread, 62–64, 63, 64
Cardamom Braided Knots, 58, 59–60, 61
Cinnamon Roll Wreath (variation), 55
Cream Cheese Danish, 65–66, 67
Creamy Almond Coffee Cake, 107–9, 108
Crème Fraîche Scones, 41–42, 43
Crème Fraîche Scones with Berries (variation), 42
Ginger-Chocolate Bread, 99–101, 100
Maple-Cinnamon Granola, 36–37, 37
Orange-Chocolate Scones, 38, 39–40
Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate, 32, 35
Pumpkin–Olive Oil Bread, 88, 89
Whole Wheat Banana-Chocolate Muffins, 80, 83
Brown Butter (Beurre Noisette), 313
Brown Butter Buttercream, Vanilla Cupcakes with, 160, 161
Brown Sugar Buttercream (variation), 127
Brownies, Peanut Butter (variation), 257
Bundt Cake, Orange-Cranberry, 112, 113
Burnt Honey Buttercream with Vanilla Cake and Chocolate, 144, 145–46
Burnt Honey Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
buttercreams. See frostings
buttermilk
Berry Muffins with Streusel, 86–87, 87
Blackberry–Poppy Seed Buttermilk Cake, 110, 111
Chocolate Cake, 129–30
Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Basil Buttercream, 164, 165–67
Crème Fraîche, 305
substitution, 21
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, 157–58, 159
Vanilla Cake (Yellow Cake), 132–33
Whole Wheat Banana-Chocolate Muffins, 80, 83
Butterscotch Crumble, 231–32, 233
cacao nibs
about, 26
Cacao Nib Meringues with Chocolate Ganache (variation), 271
Cacao Nib Sugar, 309
Coffee No-Churn Ice Cream with Cacao Nibs, 284, 285
Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate, 32, 35
cake pans, to line, 15, 15–17, 16
cakes, to frost and decorate, 120–25, 121, 124, 162
cakes and cupcakes. See also frostings
(Almost) No-Bake Cheesecake with Jam Swirl, 175–76, 177
Blackberry–Poppy Seed Buttermilk Cake, 110, 111
Blackberry–White Chocolate Cake, 142, 143
Burnt Honey Buttercream with Vanilla Cake and Chocolate, 144, 145–46
Cardamom Cake (variation), 133
Cardamom Cake with Coffee Buttercream, 140, 141
Chocolate Cake, 129–30
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream, 137–38, 139
Chocolate Cheesecake, 172–74, 173
Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Basil Buttercream, 164, 165–67
Chocolate Lava Cakes, 295
Chocolate–Olive Oil Cake (variation), 130
Classic Birthday Cake (variation), 138
Classic Cheesecake, 168–71, 169
Creamy Almond Coffee Cake, 107–9, 108
Lemon Meringue Cake, 147–49, 148
Orange-Cranberry Bundt Cake, 112, 113
Pumpkin Pound Cake with Chocolate, 102, 103
Raspberry Cream Cake, 152–53, 153
Raspberry-Rose Cream Cake (variation), 152
S’Mores Ice Cream Cake, 298–300, 299
Spice Cake with Coffee Buttercream (variation), 133
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, 157–58, 159
Vanilla Cupcakes (variation), 133
Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry Swirl Buttercream, 162, 163
Vanilla Cupcakes with Brown Butter Buttercream, 160, 161
Vegan Chocolate Cake, 154, 155–56
White Cake, 135–36
Yellow Cake (Vanilla Cake), 132–33
caramel
Burnt Honey Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
Caramel Buttercream (variation), 127
Caramel Sauce, 316
Peach-Caramel Pie, 197–98
Salty Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
Toasted Sesame Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
cardamom
Cardamom Braided Knots, 58, 59–60, 61
Cardamom Cake (variation), 133
Cardamom Cake with Coffee Buttercream, 140, 141
Cardamom Sugar, 308
Chocolate-Cardamom Cookies (variation), 246
cheesecakes
(Almost) No-Bake Cheesecake with Jam Swirl, 175–76, 177
Chocolate Cheesecake, 172–74, 173
Classic Cheesecake, 168–71, 169
cherries
Cherry Slab Pie (variation), 204
Cherry-Rhubarb Crisp with White Wine, 216, 217–18
Sour Cherry Sauce, 314
Strawberry-Cherry Slab Pie, 203–4, 205
chocolate
about, 24–25
breakfast treats
Braided Chocolate Swirl Bread, 62–64, 63, 64
Orange-Chocolate Scones, 38, 39–40
Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate, 32, 35
cakes and cupcakes
Blackberry–White Chocolate Cake, 142, 143
Chocolate Cake, 129–30
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream, 137–38, 139
Chocolate Cheesecake, 172–74, 173
Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Basil Buttercream, 164, 165–67
Chocolate Lava Cakes, 295
Chocolate–Olive Oil Cake (variation), 130
Pumpkin Pound Cake with Chocolate, 102, 103
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, 157–58, 159
Vegan Chocolate Cake, 154, 155–56
cookies and bars
Cacao Nib Meringues with Chocolate Ganache (variation), 271
Chocolate Chip Cookies, 237–38, 239
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Sesame Oil (variation), 238
Chocolate Sugar Cookies, 246, 247
Chocolate-Cardamom Cookies (variation), 246
Double Chocolate Cookies (variation), 246
Granola Chocolate Pecan Cookies, 244, 245
Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate and Golden Raisins, 242–43, 243
Peanut Butter Brownies (variation), 257
Shortbread with Chocolate, 253–54, 255
ice cream
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches (variation), 294
Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream, 278, 279
Coffee No-Churn Ice Cream with Cacao Nibs, 284, 285
Raspberry No-Churn Ice Cream with Chocolate, 275, 280–81
pies
Chocolate Meringue Pie, 210, 211–12
Pear-Chocolate Galettes, 219, 220, 221
quick breads and muffins
Ginger-Chocolate Bread, 99–101, 100
Quick-Banana Chocolate Chip Bread (variation), 92
Whole Wheat Banana-Chocolate Muffins, 80, 83
toppings, frostings, and fillings
Cacao Nib Sugar, 309
Chocolate Buttercream (variation), 127
Chocolate Ganache, 309
Chocolate Magic Shell, 301
Chocolate Pastry Cream (variation), 311
Chocolate Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting, 156
White Chocolate Magic Shell (variation), 301
Cinnamon Roll Wreath (variation), 55
Cinnamon Sugar, 308
Classic Birthday Cake (variation), 138
Classic Cheesecake, 168–71, 169
coffee
about, 26–27
Cardamom Cake with Coffee Buttercream, 140, 141
Coffee Glaze, 251
Coffee No-Churn Ice Cream with Cacao Nibs, 284, 285
Coffee Syrup, 315
Coffee Cake, Creamy Almond, 107–9, 108
Confectioners’ Sugar Glaze, 311
cookies and bars
Blueberry-Apple Crumble Bars, 262, 263
Cacao Nib Meringues with Chocolate Ganache (variation), 271
Chocolate Chip Cookies, 237–38, 239
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Sesame Oil (variation), 238
Chocolate Sugar Cookies, 246, 247
Chocolate-Cardamom Cookies (variation), 246
Double Chocolate Cookies (variation), 246
Extra Peanut Butter Cookies (variation), 241
Granola Chocolate Pecan Cookies, 244, 245
for Ice Cream Sandwiches, 292–94, 293
Meringues Filled with Jam (variation), 271
Oatmeal Cookies with Fleur de Sel (variation), 243
Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate and Golden Raisins, 242–43, 243
Olive Oil Sugar Cookies with Pistachios and Lemon Glaze, 248–49
Peanut Butter Brownies (variation), 257
Peanut Butter Cookies, 240, 241
Shortbread with Chocolate, 253–54, 255
Spice Cookies with Coffee Glaze, 250, 251–52
Cranberry-Orange Bundt Cake, 112, 113
Cream Cake, Raspberry, 152–53, 153
Cream Cake, Raspberry-Rose (variation), 152
cream cheese
about, 21
(Almost) No-Bake Cheesecake with Jam Swirl, 175–76, 177
Amaretto Tartlets, 228–30, 229
Chocolate Cheesecake, 172–74, 173
Classic Cheesecake, 168–71, 169
Cream Cheese Buttercream (variation), 128
Cream Cheese Danish, 65–66, 67
Cream Cheese Filling, 107
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Creamy Almond Coffee Cake, 107–9, 108
Honey Frosting, 105
icing for Cinnamon Rolls, 52
Raspberry Cream Cake, 152–53, 153
Vanilla Cupcakes with Brown Butter Buttercream, 160, 161
Creamy Almond Coffee Cake, 107–9, 108
Crème Fraîche, 305
Crème Fraîche Scones, 41–42, 43
Crème Fraîche Scones with Berries (variation), 42
Crème Mousseline (variation), 311
Crisp with White Wine, Cherry-Rhubarb, 216, 217–18
Crumble, Butterscotch, 231–32, 233
crusts. See pie crusts
cupcakes
Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with Basil Buttercream, 164, 165–67
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, 157–58, 159
Vanilla Cupcakes (variation), 133
Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry Swirl Buttercream, 162, 163
Vanilla Cupcakes with Brown Butter Buttercream, 160, 161
dairy ingredients, about, 20–21
Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting, 156
Danish
Cream Cheese Danish, 65–66, 67
Double Chocolate Cookies (variation), 246
doughs and crusts
All-Butter Pie Crust, 187–91, 189–90
Shortbread Crust, 228
Single-Crust Pie Dough, 183–84, 185
Spelt Dough (variation), 192
Vegan Pie Crust (variation), 188
Whole Wheat Pie Crust (variation), 188
egg wash, to make, 14
eggs, about, 21
equipment, 27–31
everyday cakes
Blackberry–Poppy Seed Buttermilk Cake, 110, 111
Creamy Almond Coffee Cake, 107–9, 108
Orange-Cranberry Bundt Cake, 112, 113
Pumpkin Pound Cake with Chocolate, 102, 103
Extra Peanut Butter Cookies (variation), 241
fillings. See sauces, toppings, and fillings
Flavored Sugars, 308–9
fleur de sel
about, 22
Oatmeal Cookies with Fleur de Sel (variation), 243
Salty Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
flour, about, 23
frostings. See also sauces, toppings, and fillings
American Buttercream, 128
Basil Buttercream, 165
berry swirls, to make, 162
Blood Orange Buttercream (variation), 128
Brown Butter Buttercream, Vanilla Cupcakes with, 160, 161
Brown Sugar Buttercream (variation), 127
Burnt Honey Buttercream with Vanilla Cake and Chocolate, 144, 145–46
buttercream types, 125
Caramel Buttercream (variation), 127
Chocolate Buttercream (variation), 127
Coffee Buttercream, Cardamom Cake with, 140, 141
Cream Cheese Buttercream (variation), 128
Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting, 156
Honey Frosting, 105
Lavender Buttercream (variation), 167
Lemon Buttercream (variation), 128
Maple Frosting, 45
Mint Buttercream, 261
Peanut Butter Buttercream (variation), 127
Swiss Meringue Buttercream, 126–27
White Chocolate Buttercream, 157–58, 159
galettes
Mixed Berry Galettes, 222, 223
Pear-Chocolate Galettes, 219, 220, 221
Ganache, Chocolate, 309
Ganache Cupcakes, Chocolate, with Basil Buttercream, 164, 165–67
Ginger-Chocolate Bread, 99–101, 100
glazes
Coffee Glaze, 251
Confectioners’ Sugar Glaze, 311
Golden Raisins, Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate and, 242–43, 243
Granola, Maple-Cinnamon, 36–37, 37
Granola, Peanut Butter, with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate, 32, 35
Granola Chocolate Pecan Cookies, 244, 245
Hand Pies, Banana Cream, 224–25, 225
Hand Pies, Blackberry-Apricot, 226, 227
Hard Cider Pie, Pear-Apple, 200, 201–2
homemade staples
Brown Butter (Beurre Noisette), 313
Burnt Honey Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
Caramel Sauce, 316
Chocolate Ganache, 309
Chocolate Pastry Cream (variation), 311
Chocolate Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Coffee Syrup, 315
Confectioners’ Sugar Glaze, 311
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Crème Fraîche, 305
Crème Mousseline (variation), 311
Flavored Sugars, 308–9
Lemon Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Pastry Cream, 310–11
Salty Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
Sour Cherry Sauce, 314
Streusel, 312
Toasted Sesame Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Vanilla Extract, 307
Whipped Cream, 306
Honey Caramel Sauce, Burnt (variation), 316
ice cream
Basil No-Churn Ice Cream (variation), 297
Blood Orange No-Churn Ice Cream, 282, 283
Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream, 278, 279
Coffee No-Churn Ice Cream with Cacao Nibs, 284, 285
Ice Cream Sandwiches, 292–94, 293
Olive Oil No-Churn Ice Cream with Vanilla Bean, 288, 289
Peanut Butter No-Churn Ice Cream, 290, 291
Pumpkin No-Churn Ice Cream, 286, 287
Raspberry No-Churn Ice Cream with Chocolate, 275, 280–81
Rosemary No-Churn Ice Cream with Chocolate Lava Cakes, 295–97, 296
S’Mores Ice Cream Cake, 298–300, 299
Vanilla No-Churn Ice Cream, 276, 277
icings. See frostings
ingredients, 20–27
jam
(Almost) No-Bake Cheesecake with Jam Swirl, 175–76, 177
Amaretto Tartlets, 228–30, 229
Blackberry-Apricot Hand Pies, 226, 227
Blackberry–White Chocolate Cake, 142, 143
Meringues Filled with Jam (variation), 271
Mixed Berry Galettes, 222, 223
Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry Swirl Buttercream, 162, 163
Knots, Cardamom Braided, 58, 59–60, 61
Lava Cakes, Chocolate, Rosemary No-Churn Ice Cream with, 295–97, 296
Lavender Buttercream (variation), 167
Lavender Sugar, 309
leavenings, 23–24
lemons
Lemon Buttercream (variation), 128
Lemon Meringue Cake, 147–49, 148
Lemon Sugar, 308
Lemon Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Magic Shell, Chocolate, 301
Magic Shell, White Chocolate (variation), 301
maple syrup
Maple Frosting, 45
Maple-Cinnamon Granola, 36–37, 37
Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate, 32, 35
Whole Wheat Banana-Chocolate Muffins, 80, 83
measurement
conversions, 319
equipment for, 27
to measure flour and semisolids, 14–15
Meringues Filled with Jam (variation), 271
mint
Mixed Berry Galettes, 222, 223
morning baking. See breakfast treats
muffins
Berry Muffins with Streusel, 86–87, 87
Whole Wheat Banana-Chocolate Muffins, 80, 83
No-Bake (Almost) Cheesecake with Jam Swirl, 175–76, 177
no-churn ice cream. See ice cream
nuts, to toast, 24
oats
Blueberry-Apple Crumble Bars, 262, 263
Maple-Cinnamon Granola, 36–37, 37
Oatmeal Cookies with Fleur de Sel (variation), 243
Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate and Golden Raisins, 242–43, 243
Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate, 32, 35
Streusel, 312
Whole Wheat Streusel, 217
olive oil
about, 22
Chocolate–Olive Oil Cake (variation), 130
Maple-Cinnamon Granola, 36–37, 37
Olive Oil No-Churn Ice Cream with Vanilla Bean, 288, 289
Olive Oil Sugar Cookies with Pistachios and Lemon Glaze, 248–49
Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate, 32, 35
Pumpkin–Olive Oil Bread, 88, 89
Whole Wheat Banana-Chocolate Muffins, 80, 83
oranges
Blood Orange Buttercream (variation), 128
Blood Orange No-Churn Ice Cream, 282, 283
Orange-Chocolate Scones, 38, 39–40
Orange-Cranberry Bundt Cake, 112, 113
party cakes. See cakes and cupcakes
pastries. See also pies and tarts
Apple-Blackberry Turnovers, 50, 51
Cardamom Braided Knots, 58, 59–60, 61
Cinnamon Roll Wreath (variation), 55
Cream Cheese Danish, 65–66, 67
Pastry Cream, 310–11
Pastry Cream, Chocolate (variation), 311
pastry doughs. See doughs and crusts
Peach-Caramel Pie, 197–98
peanut butter
Extra Peanut Butter Cookies (variation), 241
Peanut Butter Brownies (variation), 257
Peanut Butter Buttercream (variation), 127
Peanut Butter Cookies, 240, 241
Peanut Butter Granola with Cacao Nibs and Bittersweet Chocolate, 32, 35
Peanut Butter No-Churn Ice Cream, 290, 291
Pear-Apple Hard Cider Pie, 200, 201–2
Pear-Chocolate Galettes, 219, 220, 221
pecans
Butterscotch Crumble, 231–32, 233
Granola Chocolate Pecan Cookies, 244, 245
Pumpkin–Olive Oil Bread, 88, 89
Streusel, 312
pie crusts
All-Butter Pie Crust, 187–91, 189–90
Shortbread Crust, 228
Single-Crust Pie Dough, 183–84, 185
Spelt Dough (variation), 192
Vegan Pie Crust (variation), 188
Whole Wheat Pie Crust (variation), 188
pies and tarts
Amaretto Tartlets, 228–30, 229
Apple-Ginger Skillet Pie, 208–9, 209
Banana Cream Hand Pies, 224–25, 225
Blackberry-Apricot Hand Pies, 226, 227
Cherry Slab Pie (variation), 204
Chocolate Meringue Pie, 210, 211–12
Mixed Berry Galettes, 222, 223
Peach-Caramel Pie, 197–98
Pear-Apple Hard Cider Pie, 200, 201–2
Pear-Chocolate Galettes, 219, 220, 221
Straight-Up Apple Pie, 194, 195–96
Strawberry-Cherry Slab Pie, 203–4, 205
Pistachios and Lemon Glaze, Olive Oil Sugar Cookies with, 248–49
Poppy Seed–Blackberry Buttermilk Cake, 110, 111
Pound Cake with Chocolate, Pumpkin, 102, 103
pumpkin
Pumpkin No-Churn Ice Cream, 286, 287
Pumpkin Pound Cake with Chocolate, 102, 103
Pumpkin–Olive Oil Bread, 88, 89
Pumpkin Pie Sugar, 308
quick breads and muffins
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread (variation), 92
Berry Muffins with Streusel, 86–87, 87
Crème Fraîche Scones, 41–42, 43
Crème Fraîche Scones with Berries (variation), 42
Ginger-Chocolate Bread, 99–101, 100
Orange-Chocolate Scones, 38, 39–40
Pumpkin–Olive Oil Bread, 88, 89
Whole Wheat Banana-Chocolate Muffins, 80, 83
Raisins, Golden, Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate and, 242–43, 243
raspberries
Berry Muffins with Streusel, 86–87, 87
Mixed Berry Galettes, 222, 223
Raspberry Cream Cake, 152–53, 153
Raspberry No-Churn Ice Cream with Chocolate, 275, 280–81
Raspberry-Rose Cream Cake (variation), 152
Rhubarb-Cherry Crisp with White Wine, 216, 217–18
Rosemary No-Churn Ice Cream with Chocolate Lava Cakes, 295–97, 296
Salty Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
sauces, toppings, and fillings. See also frostings
Burnt Honey Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
Caramel Sauce, 316
Chocolate Ganache, 309
Chocolate Magic Shell, 301
Chocolate Pastry Cream (variation), 311
Chocolate Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Coffee Glaze, 251
Coffee Syrup, 315
Confectioners’ Sugar Glaze, 311
Cream Cheese Filling, 107
cream cheese icing for Cinnamon Rolls, 52
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Crème Fraîche, 305
Crème Mousseline (variation), 311
Flavored Sugars, 308–9
Lemon Buttercream Filling, 147
Lemon Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Pastry Cream, 310–11
Salty Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
Sour Cherry Sauce, 314
Streusel, 312
Toasted Sesame Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Whipped Cream, 306
White Chocolate Magic Shell (variation), 301
Whole Wheat Streusel, 217
scones
Crème Fraîche Scones, 41–42, 43
Crème Fraîche Scones with Berries (variation), 42
Orange-Chocolate Scones, 38, 39–40
sesame oil
about, 21
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Sesame Oil (variation), 238
Toasted Sesame Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
Shortbread Crust, 228
Shortbread with Chocolate, 253–54, 255
simple cakes. See everyday cakes
Single-Crust Pie Dough, 183–84, 185
Skillet Pie, Apple-Ginger, 208–9, 209
Slab Pie, Cherry (variation), 204
Slab Pie, Strawberry-Cherry, 203–4, 205
S’Mores Ice Cream Cake, 298–300, 299
Sour Cherry Sauce, 314
sour cream
Chocolate Cheesecake, 172–74, 173
Classic Cheesecake, 168–71, 169
Creamy Almond Coffee Cake, 107–9, 108
Ginger-Chocolate Bread, 99–101, 100
Orange-Chocolate Scones, 38, 39–40
White Cake, 135–36
Yellow Cake (Vanilla Cake), 132–33
Spelt Dough (variation), 192
Spice Cake with Coffee Buttercream (variation), 133
Spice Cookies with Coffee Glaze, 250, 251–52
staples. See homemade staples
Straight-Up Apple Pie, 194, 195–96
strawberries
Strawberry-Cherry Slab Pie, 203–4, 205
Streusel, 312
Streusel, Whole Wheat, 217
Sugar Cookies, Chocolate, 246, 247
Sugar Cookies, Olive Oil, with Pistachios and Lemon Glaze, 248–49
Sugars, Flavored, 308–9
sweetened condensed milk. See also ice cream
sweeteners, 22–23
Swiss Meringue Buttercream, 126–27
Syrup, Coffee, 315
Tartlets, Amaretto, 228–30, 229
tarts. See pies and tarts
toasted sesame oil
about, 21
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toasted Sesame Oil (variation), 238
Toasted Sesame Caramel Sauce (variation), 316
tools and equipment, 27–31
toppings. See frostings; sauces, toppings, and fillings
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, 157–58, 159
vanilla, about, 26
Vanilla Bean Sugar, 308
Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream (variation), 306
Vanilla Cake (Yellow Cake), 132–33
Vanilla Cupcakes (variation), 133
Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry Swirl Buttercream, 162, 163
Vanilla Cupcakes with Brown Butter Buttercream, 160, 161
Vanilla Extract, 307
Vanilla No-Churn Ice Cream, 276, 277
vegan treats
Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting, 156
Vegan Chocolate Cake, 154, 155–56
Vegan Pie Crust (variation), 188
Whipped Cream (and variations), 306
White Cake, 135–36
white chocolate
about, 25
Blackberry–White Chocolate Cake, 142, 143
Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate and Golden Raisins, 242–43, 243
Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, 157–58, 159
White Chocolate Magic Shell (variation), 301
White Wine, Cherry-Rhubarb Crisp with, 216, 217–18
Whole Wheat Banana-Chocolate Muffins, 80, 83
Whole Wheat Pie Crust (variation), 188
Whole Wheat Streusel, 217
Yellow Cake (Vanilla Cake), 132–33