Laugh Cake Upside-Down Lemon Polenta Cake – Recipe! January 5, 2019 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Lemons come is many different varieties and do vary in flavor. Meyer Lemons, which are my favorite, are a hybrid of lemon, orange and mandarin and have a thin-skin and taste a tiny bit sweeter than their counterparts. These lemons are a sought after fruit at farmer’s markets and fine grocery because they are harder […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell cake recipes Lemon Desserts Meyer Lemon Cake Upside Down Cake Upside-Down Lemon Polenta Cake - Recipe!
Cake Laugh Persimmon Teacakes – Recipe! December 4, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Persimmons are a bright orange, delicate fruit with Japanese and Chinese origin. Persimmons come in several varieties, however – Hachiya, which are considered more astringent, than its counterpart, Fuyu – slightly sweeter, more squat like a tomato and are readily available. Persimmon flesh is mild in flavor and adds a natural sweetness to baked goods, especially […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell How to Bake with Persimmons Persimmon Recipes Persimmon Tea Cakes - Recipe! Persimmon Teacakes - Recipe Seasonal Baking Recipes Teacakes Recipes
Cake Laugh Vanilla Bean Pound Cake with Fresh Strawberries – Recipe! August 19, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Vanilla Bean Pound Cake with Fresh Strawberries – Recipe! Traditional pound cake is made with a pound of flour, sugar and butter and it tends to be quite dense. My version of pound cake is much lighter is texture, but not flavor. I use a fresh vanilla bean and vanilla extract to give this cake a more intense vanilla kick and one of my […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Easy Pound Cake Recipe How to Bake Pound Cake Pound Cake Recipes Vanilla Bean Pound Cake - Recipe! Vanilla Pound Cake Recipe
Laugh Cake Blueberry Shortcake with Mascarpone Cream – Recipe! June 21, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment When it comes to summer cakes, shortcake definitely comes to mind. Growing up, we always made strawberry shortcake when the weather was hot and berries were super ripe. Back then, my mother would usually make shortcakes with Bisquick Baking Mix – it wasn’t just for pancakes. The preparation was very simple, add eggs and milk […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Blueberry Recipes Blueberry Shortcake with Mascarpone Cream - Recipe! Shortcake Recipe Summer Cakes Summer Dessert Recipes
Laugh Cake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake – Recipe! June 7, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Who doesn’t love a good cheesecake? Yes, most people on the West Coast associate good cheesecake with the Cheesecake Factory, but let’s get serious – really? Good cheesecake is made with quality ingredients and usually topped with fresh fruit purees, or laced with chunks of chocolate, nuts or a combination of the two. Yes, I […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe Blueberry Desserts Cheesecake Recipes How to Bake a Cheesecake Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake - Recipe! Lemon Desserts
Laugh Cake Upside-Down Cherry Balsamic Cake – Recipe! May 24, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Sweet whole cherries are deep dark red spheres of juicy greatness that when bitten into, explode in your mouth with powerful natural sugars. Cherry Season is from June to August, but in Southern California, we are already seeing these beauties in grocery stores and some farmer’s markets. My Grandma Bell used to make a cherry […] Read more » Baking Baking with Gena Bell Cherry Cake Recipe Cherry Recipes Easy Cake Recipes Upside Down Cakes Upside Down Cherry Balsamic Cake - Recipe!
Laugh Cake Lemon Elderflower Cake with Lemon Curd Cream – Recipe! May 10, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment The Royal Wedding is a week from Saturday and if you aren’t already in the mood to watch this special occasion, this cake might get you there. This wedding not only represents the youngest son, Prince Harry, getting married, but the fact that an American is going to be a princess. I can’t tell you […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell cake recipes Lemon Cake Recipe! Lemon Curd Recipe Lemon Desserts Lemon Elderflower Cake with Lemon Curd Cream - Recipe! Royal Wedding Cake Recipe
Live Cake Laugh Whole Grains Preserved Lemon, Poppy Seed & Spelt Loaf Cake – Recipe! April 10, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Time to pull out those preserved lemons we made a month ago, and fold them into this delicious loaf cake. Preserved lemons have an intense citrusy flavor that bumps up the lemon goodness in so many recipes, but especially in baking. This tangy taste holds up to hearty spelt or whole wheat flour, like in this […] Read more » and Spelt Loaf Cake - Recipe! Baking with Gena Bell How to Make Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe Poppy seed & Spelt Cake - Recipe! Poppy Seed & Spelt Loaf Cake - Recipe! Preserved Lemon Preserved Lemon Recipes Spelt Cake Recipes
Laugh Cake Chocolate Fudge Cake with Chocolate Buttermilk Frosting – Recipe! March 2, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Chocolate Cake is one of the most requested desserts at my house for birthdays, holidays or for a fudgy dessert at the end of a good meal. Homemade chocolate cake should be tender with a soft crumb and loaded with chocolaty goodness. The batter in a good chocolate cake recipe is quite loosen and liquidy […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell cake recipes Chocolate Buttermilk Frosting Chocolate Cake Recipe Chocolate Fudge Cake with Chocolate Buttermilk Frosting - Recipe! Chocolate Recipes Dessert Recipes
Food Cake Desserts Laugh Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake – Recipe! February 8, 2018 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment If you’re like me you are already thinking about Valentine’s Day. I know it’s a little bit of a Hallmark induced holiday, but it’s still fun to celebrate with your loved one. I prefer to stay home and put a simple menu together that doesn’t take much time, but tastes like a million bucks. Cheesecake […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Cheesecake Recipe Dessert Recipe Easy Desserts Instant Pot Desserts Instant Pot Recipes Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake - Recipe! Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
