Mexican Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Pecan Glaze

I first tasted this cake at the Rather Sweet Bakery in Fredericksburg, Texas.  When I got one of my all time favorite cookbooks, The Pastry Queen, by Rebecca Rather, I was excited to make the cake.  I have since made it many, many times. The extra vanilla and cinnamon give it a special taste.  I like the fact that you don't have to get out the mixer or a bunch of bowls to make it and it always turns out perfect.                 Mexican Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Pecan Glaze Chef Julia Dunaway Adapted from The Pastry Queen 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 cup unsweetened...

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Coconut Cake

Chef Julia Dunaway I've had many requests for this cake recipe.  It makes a very light, flavorful cake people have described as having layers of flavors.  I think the coconut milk and the lighter version of cream cheese frosting makes a big difference.  The original recipe comes from Sky High: Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes, by Alisa Huntsman. Makes an 8-inch triple layer cake For the cake: 5 large egg whites ½ cup of milk 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 3 cups of cake flour 2 and 1/3 cup sugar 4 ½ teaspoons of baking powder ½ teaspoon of salt 2 sticks of unsalted butter (8oz.) at warm room temperature 1 cup unsweetened...

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