This savory and sweet Red Miso Olive Oil Cake with Red Miso Caramel Drizzle perfectly highlights an unexpected, but delicious, ingredient in the cake: MISO! Many people don’t expect to find miso in desserts or sweets, but it’s one of my favorite ingredients to use (check out my Miso Hot […]
Dessert
Nerikiri Wagashi (Japanese Confection / 練り切り
Traditional Japanese confections are breathtaking and this Sakura Nerikiri is just as beautiful as the real flowers. What is wagashi? Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections that are often paired with green tea. They are typically made from plant-based ingredients such as anko (sweet azuki bean paste), agar, or rice. Wagashi […]
Strawberry Mille Feuille / 苺のミルフィーユ
A Japanese take on a popular french dessert that is quick, delicious, and beautiful! This Strawberry Mille Feuille is perfect for a special occasion or even a quick mid-week treat! Happy Valentine’s Day! You all have been asking for this recipe after posting this on Instagram so here is a […]
Matcha Tres Leches Cake / 抹茶トレスレッチェケーキ
Matcha Tres Leches Cake is a delightful Japanese twist to a favorite Mexican cake. What is Tres Leches Cake? Tres Leches means “three milks” in Spanish and uses a combination of condensed milk, evaporated milk, and regular cow’s milk to make a spongey cake that’s soaked through in a sweet, […]
Miso Hot Chocolate / 味噌ホットチョコレート
This miso hot chocolate recipe is a unique way to jazz up a classic, warm cup of hot chocolate. Let’s start 2021 off with something fun! There is nothing more cozy than drinking hot chocolate in cold weather, am I right? I’ve also been making a ton of salted warm […]
Yuzu Olive Oil Cake / ゆずオリーブオイルケーキ
If you’re looking for a moist cake with a refreshing twist, look no further! Everyone loves this yuzu olive oil cake. Even die-hard fans of butter (::cough::ME::cough::) admit that using olive oil makes some of the most moist, delicious cakes. While there are many citrus versions of olive oil cake […]