Bizcocho de Novia Puertorriqueño

Baking

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 …

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Nutella Frappe

Baking

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 …

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Hot Chocolate Cookies

Baking

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 …

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Mantecaditos Puerto Rican Cookies

Baking

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 …

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