Innholdsfortegnelse for Holiday Baking 2022 i Taste of the South

AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH, the thing my family always looks forward to is baking. We bring out the aprons, mixing bowls, cookie cutters, and rolling pins so we can dive headfirst into the season of baking ahead. Flour, sugar, and butter become frequent guests on our kitchen table as we mix dozens of cookies, pies, and even sneak a few boozy fruitcakes for my wife and me. (Check out page 88 for an updated skillet version that puts store-bought fruitcakes to shame.) And although classic iced sugar cookies and towering red velvet cakes will always be welcome on our countertops (on pages 12 and 41), I’m always looking to bring new and exciting flavors into our traditions. This season, I can’t wait to whip up a twist on a family…

BLACK FOREST CAKE MAKES 1 (9-INCH) CAKE The classic chocolate-cherry combination comes alive in this tasty layer cake. CAKE 2 cups sugar2 cups all-purpose flour¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup whole buttermilk½ cup canola oil2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup hot water1 cup cherry preserves2 tablespoons cherry brandy BUTTERMILK WHIPPED CREAM 3 cups heavy whipping cream1½ cups whole buttermilk⅔ cup sugar CHOCOLATE TREES 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips FOR CAKE 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with baking spray with flour. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper, and spray pans again. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Make a well in…

APPLE-CRANBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE MAKES 1 (9-INCH) CAKE Apples and cranberries pack sweet and tart flavors into each bite of this delicious skillet cake. TOPPING 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons water1 Gala apple, thinly sliced6 tablespoons unsalted butter½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar¼ cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed CAKE ½ cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature and separated1 teaspoon vanilla extract1½ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon apple pie spice¼ teaspoon ground ginger⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ cup whole buttermilk FOR TOPPING 1. In a shallow bowl, stir together lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water. Place apple slices in lemon water; set aside. 2. In a 9-inch cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium heat. As…

CARAMEL-NUT LAYER CAKE MAKES 1 (9-INCH) CAKE Topped with toasted nuts and rich caramel, this tender cake is one the whole family will enjoy. CAKE 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1⅓ cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 large eggs, separated1¾ cups all-purpose flour¾ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon kosher salt⅔ cup whole buttermilk TOPPINGS 1¼ cups granulated sugar6 tablespoons water1 teaspoon light corn syrup1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter⅔ cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided¾ cup unsalted butter, softened6 cups confectioners’ sugar5 tablespoons whole milk1½ cups mixed nuts without peanuts FOR CAKE 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with baking spray with flour. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper, and spray pans again. 2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated…

MACADAMIA-LIME COOKIES MAKES ABOUT 36 These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, bright and buttery, and soft and chewy. COOKIES 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar2 large eggs2¼ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda¾ teaspoon kosher salt1½ cups chopped macadamia nutsZest and juice of 2 limes GLAZE 1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon lime zest2 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 tablespoons whole milk FOR COOKIES 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. With mixer on low…

CRANBERRY-PECAN PIE MAKES 1 (9-INCH) PIE Tart cranberries complement the sweet and buttery pecan filling in this festive pie. CRUST 1¼ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon kosher salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed3 to 4 tablespoons ice water1 large egg, lightly beaten1 teaspoon whole milk FILLING ¾ cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour¾ teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs1 cup dark corn syrup3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled1½ teaspoons vanilla extract1½ cups toasted pecan halves, chopped1½ cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries FOR CRUST 1. In the work bowl of a food processor, place flour, sugar, and salt; pulse until combined. Add cold butter, and pulse until mixture is crumbly. Add ice water in a slow, steady stream, pulsing just until dough comes together. Turn out dough onto a lightly…

CAKES & BREADS Apple-Cranberry Upside-Down Cake 80 Black Forest Cake 29 Bûche de Noël 32 Caramel-Nut Layer Cake 47 Cherry Red Velvet Cake 55 Coconut Cake Roll 51 Coconut-Raspberry Layer Cake 33 Cranberry-Spice Bundt Cake 59 Double Chocolate–Spice Bundt Cake 50 Fruitcake Sheet Cake 62 Gingerbread-Cranberry Christmas Trifle 44 Gingerbread Cupcakes with Lemon Frosting 58 Gingerbread Sheet Cake 54 Glazed Skillet Fruitcake 88 Orange-Cardamom Breakfast Bread Twist 85 Pecan Meringue with Cranberries & Orange Cream 40 Raspberry Jam Coffee Cake with Pistachio Streusel 84 Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Filling 41 Red Velvet Dutch Baby 92 Skillet Gingerbread Cake with Brown Butter Frosting 96 COOKIES & BARS Cherry-Pistachio Biscotti 21 Cranberry Jam Pecan Bars 17 Cranberry & White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies 13 German Chocolate Cookies 24 Gingerbread Skillet Cookie…