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Pear and pecan cake

Pear and pecan cake

Pears are definitely amongst my favorite fruits of the season, and I have been eating a bunch of them lately. I wanted to incorporate them into a soft and moist cake that would have a strong winter feel, so here it is! This cake features a pecan (or walnut) and Biscoff cookie crust, and a moist almond and pear filling and is the perfect winter treat. Arnaud loved it, even though he usually doesn’t like pears very much. This recipe…

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Carrot and pecan loaf

Carrot and pecan loaf

I’ve been wanting to bake a carrot loaf for a while (or it was suggested to me multiple times by my very good friend Ralph 🙂 ). I based this recipe on a classic carrot cake recipe, modifying it a little, among other things by adding fresh orange juice to make it more moist and add a pop of flavor, and by lowering the amount of butter and sugar. The result is a super flavorful and soft loaf, with a slightly caramelized…

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