Category: Cakes

Okay, so this probably isn’t how you run a business, but I’ve never been good at that sort of thing, so why start now? Today’s Miso Caramel Pumpkin Cake ushers a favourite recipe of mine out from behind the paywall because you can’t have a Miso Caramel Pumpkin Cake without Miso Caramel. This beauty of a cake features an almost fudgy pumpkin experience. It is cakey-er than a blondie but less airy than a typical sheet cake. And with the added caramel swirl, it takes on an almost sticky-bun-esque appeal. This cake is an outsider caught between worlds… I’m probably overselling this, but meh, I stand by my description.

This recipe is part of a larger dinner party menu you can find on my Substack. The category is Bowl of Cherries, and it features five Korean-inspired courses centered around cherries. You can find the recipe booklet and a handy party prep schedule here.

I love how deliciously low-maintenance loaf cakes are. How approachable, snackable, and generally unpretentious they are. Sure, they may not elicit the same ooo’s and ahh’s a layer cake would get. But I’ve never seen a single person decline a slice. And decorating a loaf cake? Well, let’s just say, it’s a lot easier than those fancy lambeth cakes. Today’s Black Sesame Cake with Sour Cherry Glaze may be a humble loaf cake, but it makes an impact when it hits the table. Between the contrast of the dark, airy cake and the hot pink sweet and sour glaze, it brings considerable style to the table. The addition of sour whipped cream dollops and maraschino cherries solidifies its retro charm. And no, you don’t need a turntable or much more than a piping bag and tip to pull this look off. So let’s jump right in!