Archive for September, 2009

Vegan Cheesecake (version 1)

By On September 28, 2009 In Baked Goods, Desserts, Non-dairy cheese With 9 Comments Permanent Link to Vegan Cheesecake (version 1)Permalink

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Cheesecake has always been a weakness of mine. This recipe is called “version 1″ because I guarantee that I will be making many more cheesecakes in the near future.  This version is slightly sweeter and wetter than your typical NY style cheesecake. It is more like a “Washington” cheesecake. When I served it to a group of omnivores and vegans, it received rave reviews. Beware: this cheesecake is so easy and delicious, you may need to make it more often than you think.  In fact, I am pretty convinced I need to make one again right now.

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Pumpkin Cake with “Cream Cheese” and Crumb Topping

By On September 21, 2009 In Uncategorized With 4 Comments Permanent Link to Pumpkin Cake with “Cream Cheese” and Crumb ToppingPermalink

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For me, Autumn brings on the the temptation to eat pumpkins… lots of pumpkins.  And, I am always tempted to eat cake… so, well, you see where it got me!  I did cheat and use the canned pumpkin in my cupboard… feel free to use fresh and cook it down. **  This cake is very moist, and the olive oil used in the batter adds a particularly unique taste to the finished product.  Since “Better than Cream Cheese” can be difficult to locate, it is alright to leave the “cheese” topping off, as the crumb topping alone compliments the pumpkin cake quite well.

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