This moist one-layer cake was adapted from a recipe that Club member Patti H. shared with us. Although the verdict is out as to whether coconuts are indigenous to Australia, they were brought by European settlers and grow in tropical regions in the north of the continent. If available, shavings of fresh coconut are a tasty addition to the chopped pecans.
Yields 16 servings
Macadamia nuts, indigenous to Australia, were an important food source for the Aboriginal people who originally inhabited the island continent. In the 1880s, seeds from these beautiful trees were introduced to Hawaii, where they became an important crop. Buy extras if you make these cookies. The nuts are great to snack on, especially when roasted with olive oil and salt.
Makes 2 to 2 1/2 dozen cookies
These cupcakes are heady with a double dose of vanilla … in the sweet vanilla cake and the rich and creamy frosting, enhanced with just a hint of almond extract. Use a small offset spatula to mound the frosting in a cone shape, or use a pastry bag and small star tip for a fanciful effect. Either way, they’re luscious!
Yields 12 servings
Perfect over vanilla ice cream and a true treat as a topping for the lemon ice cream.
Yields 2 to 2-1/2 cups
The double use of this rich South American caramel, available at leading supermarkets and online, creates intense flavor.
Yields 1-1/2 quarts
Lemon gives this ice cream a sweet and tangy taste, so refreshing on a hot day. A variation for Creamsicle fans is to replace the lemon juice and zest with freshly squeezed orange juice and grated zest.
Yields 1-1/2 quarts
Wonderful on its own or with a luscious sauce, use this as the base for flavor variations.The quantity is enough making for two different flavors. Divide the recipe in half if you want to make just one.
Yields about 3 quarts
This recipe is sized to feed a crowd—any leftovers make a terrific breakfast the next day. Choose fruit based on availability—it’s as delicious with just one variety as it is with four or more! Right out of the oven, the buckle is exceptional when topped with olive oil ice cream, a simple frozen treat you can make at home.
Yields 12 servings
Though simple, this is a stunning dessert. Serve, if desired, with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream. Pisco is a South American brandy available in well-stocked liquor stores.
Serves 6-8
This cake is delicious as an afternoon treat or with a scoop of coffee or vanilla (or both!) ice cream for dessert.
Serves 12
Forget deep frying and waiting for a yeasted dough to rise—these chocolate treats are ready in just a few minutes. Enjoy as is, with a dusting of confectioner’s sugar, or with this simple yet rich chocolate glaze.
Yields 12 donuts
These cupcakes cake are so rich that they don’t need any icing, but if you want to gild the lily, frost them with vanilla buttercream for a two-flavor sensation.
Yields 12 servings