Think espresso glaze and cranberries are a unlikely topping combination? Think of it like your morning oatmeal and a sweet cup of coffee. Except better.
How can a cake be dense and airy at the same time? That's the magic of pound cake. Achieving the perfect pound cake interior isn't impossible. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Dried lavender in this cake's syrup gives a lovely pale hue. Fresh lavender won't lend the same color, but it does give the syrup a more powerful floral flavor.
Homemade pound cake hits all the right notes—it's buttery and immensely satisfying. This version is classic, with hints of lemon and orange, perfect with afternoon tea.
Join Epicurious for a behind-the-scenes look at a 160-year-old rice cracker factory in Japan, where one of the country’s most popular traditional snacks, senbei, is still made by hand using time-honored techniques. Senbei are sweet, crispy rice crackers often enjoyed with green tea and have been a staple of Japanese cuisine and culture for over a thousand years. Discover the process behind crafting these ancient snacks and how this historic factory has preserved its artisanal methods across generations.
