Rosh Hashanah is usually my favorite holiday of the year, September my favorite month. But this year… you know. The one thing I’m sure of is that I’ll be baking – it’s what I do no matter the occasion or circumstance.
Cake
Double Chocolate Thunder Cake
During our most recent storm M begged and begged me to make a Thunder Cake. The result is a deeply rich but not too-sweet treat. I will put aside all humility – it’s the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had.
Sunken Apricot Cake
This cake embraces the flavors of my childhood: apricots and anise. My family comes from Poland and I grew up thinking that everyone ate prunes and anise flavored cookies – turns out that’s not true.