Defining Cakes and Fat Functionality...

CAKES There are 100’s and 100’s of variations of cakes.  They can be divided; sub-divided and further sub-divided by ingredients (fat, no fat, high-ratio, low-ratio), shapes (bunt, layer, sheet, cupcakes), purpose etc… a lot of time could be wasted trying to categorize these sweet treats that often are the center of attention at big events such as birthdays, weddings and anniversaries.  Bakery geeks like me even...

Rhubarb Coffee Cake...

Nothing screams the beginning of summer like fresh, tart rhubarb!  With the plentiful green leaves and long stalks taking over half of my grandparents garden, I decided to let some of the other garden goodies get some sun, cut down the rhubarb and put it to good use.  Starting with a rhubarb coffee cake, quick, easy and delicious….also a little healthier with Coasun’s shortening alternative! Here are the...

Fall/Oktoberfest inspired healthy German style app...

September is rolling by and apples are filling the trees.  With Oktoberfest right around the corner why not combine the two by making a healthy German style apple cake with Coasun SA! 1 cup Coasun SA 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 5 cups diced apples 1. Peel core and dice the apples 2. Measure all the ingredients except for...