Or really just a break. Between traveling, vacation, and the holidays oh, and work…I'm too busy to bake and post.
I'll be back in January with fresh ideas. Thanks!
I seriously doubt I'll make the selections for this week's Tuesdays with Dorie and Sweet Melissa Sundays. Although a Caramel Pumpkin Pie and a Fluffy Coconut Cake sound delicious, they just don't fit in my schedule.
I baked two types of cookies to give away this week. Tart Lime Wafers from Nick Malgieri's The Modern Baker and Cowboy Cookies from the brand new Baked Explorations. Both are wonderful, both make great gifts. I prefer the Cowboy Cookies which have chocolate and pretzels. Doesn't that sound awesome?
I almost made this cake into mini-muffins because of easier sharing. Then I thought, screw it. Mini-muffins, while cute in nature, are actually a teensy-bit more work. Let me explain. Instead of dumping all the batter into one bundt pan, I would have to divide the batter into mini-muffin portions and then I would have to wash the mini-muffin pan(s) which are a pain to wash.
People laugh at me when I tell them I'm lazy. Although I have an active lifestyle, in my heart I'm lazy. And that's what counts, right? For instance, I can't remember why this cake is named "double-apple". I've entered serious self-debate about getting up to go look at the recipe. I mean it's a whole ten steps to the kitchen.
The cake was tasty. It reminded me of places where leaves actually turn color in the autumn and where you can wear fall clothes like sweaters, boots, and berets.
Thanks to Lynne of Honey Muffin for hosting this week's Tuesdays with Dorie selection–Double-Apple Bundt Cake. For the recipe, visit her blog or buy the book.