This vanilla cake with festive sprinkles is absolutely one of my favorite cakes of all time. I’ve met a lot of cakes in my long cake-filled life (I’m partial to chocolate because, hey, it’s chocolate). However, this cake specifically is just something else. It literally translates to “Bride’s Cake”, and a lot of people call …
Tag: Puerto Rican
Masa de Pastelillos
Quick and easy masa recipe for Puerto Rican pastelillos
Nutella Frappe
I awoke this morning with a desperate hankering for a Nutella frappe. They make them pretty much anywhere back in Puerto Rico. They have all kinds too! This isn’t like the coffee frappes. This is pretty much liquid Nutella and should not be had daily. This is a treat, y’all. Don’t blame me if you get diabetes. It …
Pan de Maíz Puerto Rican Corn Bread
Pan de Maíz is one of my father’s favorite deserts ever. He knows where to find the best ones back home. If I ever crave it, I just let him know and he’ll hook me right up. This delicious cake is similar to a cornbread but it’s also seen as a dessert. This recipe …
Guava Paste Cheesecake
I have been gone for too long but after a day of sick naps I am back. I am back and half revived. Not entirely because I still feel like I’m a zombie pony. But with my shades and a dim computer as migraine prevention, I am going to TYPE THIS RECIPE!
Hot Chocolate Cookies
Hot chocolate is considered one of the winter staples, am I right? It’s not officially winter until you’ve had a steaming mug of hot chocolate and if you’re feeling a bit more festive, maybe add a bit of whipped cream or marshmallows OR BOTH! I have been thinking about this recipe for a good two …
Nutella Coquito Festive Holiday Drink
Me and my excuses, right? A plethora of excuses! I should be ashamed! Trust me, I am. I tried balancing starting my MA, house duties, and we just got a new puppy! A lot has happened since we last spoke but I digress, let’s get to the recipe! Umm… Well, maybe that isn’t the recipe …
Mantecaditos Puerto Rican Cookies
If you are ever lucky enough to visit this enchanted island, I suggest you ask the locals which is the best bakery, and try absolutely everything they have. Puerto Rican bakeries are magnificent. They’re pastry wonderlands filled with secrets and family recipes. If only I could get the recipe of bizocho de novia! These cookies are a …
Tropical Homemade Coconut Ice cream
Coconut ice cream is one of my favorite flavors to devour. On the other hand, I feel very conflicted when it comes to choosing a favorite flavor of ice cream. I have yet to try a flavor, I do not absolutely love, but coconut ice cream is definitely one of my favorites. This recipe is …
Guava Puff Pastry (Pastelillos de Guayaba)
I’m so homesick, guys. It’s ridiculous. I never thought I’d be homesick. But to be entirely honest, I’m only homesick for the food… Does that make me a horrible person?! Granted, I do miss my family and my husband’s family. I really do miss them a lot. They just aren’t as delicious as Guava Puff …