Chocolate and hazelnut is one of my favorite baking flavor combinations, and this Ferrero Rocher-inspired chocolate hazelnut cake has become one of my new favorite recipes. It’s from the latest addition to my cookbook shelf, Dolci! by Renato Poliafito. I’ve been a fan of his since his Baked cookbooks, and it was lovely to see […]...
Yuzu Chiffon Layer Cake
This yuzu chiffon layer cake is a perfect sunshiny ode to spring. I created it as a spin on the classic whipped cream cakes seen in Chinese bakeries, with made of yellow sponge cake, filled with fruit and whipped cream, and covered in more whipped cream frosting and fruit. My version has vanilla and yuzu […]...
Lemon Verbena Cake
Classic French Yogurt Cake
This classic French yogurt cake is the epitome of “recipes to have in your back pocket”. I’m still on a comfort food and kid friendly baking spree, so this cake came to the front of the rotation pretty quickly. It’s like the French version of pound cake: simple, light, moist, and super easy to make. […]...
Swedish Visiting Cake
Mermaid Birthday Cake for a 6th Birthday Party
A mermaid birthday cake for a swimming party: every little girl’s birthday dream, judging from the popularity of mermaid parties lately. Although Isabelle’s birthday was in January, holiday craziness usually means we don’t end up having her birthday party until February. This year she was very clear on her desired party theme: she’d been to […]...
Anita Chu, also known as pastrygirl, is a baker, writer, and photographer with a passion for pastry. She trained at Tante Marie's Cooking School and is the author of Field Guide to Cookies, Field Guide to Candy, and Lollipop Love. Anita lives in San Francisco with her husband, daughter, and dog Max. 
