Jenn's Bakery

Fudge

2010-06-06T21:41:00.000-07:00

I wanted to make something sweet for a friend that moved to NY as a house warming. It's too bad he didn't stay in California - he would have a regular supply of them. I did half turtle and half m&m for fun. I'm thinking about shipping them in a peanut butter jar with a custom label. Don't you wish you were my friend??

IT'S A MONSTER!

2010-06-03T22:45:00.001-07:00

Monster Cookies!

These cookies are called monsters because they are huge for one:

And second, they contain a monster array of goodies: peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, m&m's, and raisins.

You have to be careful not to over bake because they can get crumbly and dry if you do. Ziploc bags also help retain the cookie's softness.

Yummies!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

2010-05-30T20:54:00.001-07:00

They aren't much to look at, but they're delicious! I had a friend coming over to watch Avatar with and I wanted to bake. So I asked him what his favorite cookie was and he said Oatmeal Chocolate Chip. I found the recipe on BettyCrocker.com. Betty is tried and true! He said they were the best and I agree.

Peanut Butter Toffee Cookies

2010-05-22T23:17:00.000-07:00

I got this recipe off of Martha Stewart's Cookie of the Day email. They turned out a little dry, but still good.

Getting Lazy

2010-05-13T21:22:00.000-07:00

I haven't been taking pictures!

I keep forgetting to stop and take a couple of quick snaps of the cakes I've made recently. For a potluck at work I made my first pineapple upside down cake. Oh wow was this sweet. I got the recipe from TLC. You basically make caramel by melting butter and brown sugar in a pot and letting it boil. Once boiling you take it off the heat and pour it into your cake pan. Either tap in your crushed pineapple or place your rounds and then pour over top your yellow butter cake batter then bake. Voila! People were talking about that cake for days.

The next cake I made was for a friend's birthday. All he wanted was a basic chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. Of course that was easy peasy! NOT! I ended up trying to rush the cake last minute because I had an appointment to go to. Bad Jenny! I made a devil's food cake from Betty Crocker's "New" Cookbook. I used a tip from Martha Stewart and wrapped the cake pans in dampened CLEAN dish towels. They were baking just fine, but I had to leave with 27 minutes still left on the timer. I had to shut the oven off. When I got back, I turned it back on and cooked the cakes for the remaining amount of time. The cakes were nice and flat on top; however, partially dried out. I made Betty's browned butter cream chocolate frosting and lathered it up good. He said it was the best birthday cake ever. I said it was too crumbly and dry. Oh well sometimes we have to accept less than perfection. It made my friend very happy and that was the point, right?

I'll try and remember to take pictures!

Whoa! Super Gooey Turtle Brownies

2010-02-07T19:55:00.001-08:00

These turned out a lot more gooey than I thought they would. You have to eat them with a spoon. Deliciously sweet. Super Yum!

Leftovers - Carrot Cheesecake Bran Bites

2010-01-24T17:16:00.000-08:00

I had left over filling from a carrot cheesecake and I really needed to use it up. I love cream cheese in a bran muffin. So why not put my left over filling in some? It's all cream cheese anyway. So it's kind of healthy, kind of not.

Simple Spiced Syrup

2009-12-23T20:27:00.000-08:00

I had elaborate plans to make a Vanilla Caramel Bourbon Sauce, but I really messed it up somehow because it set with two layers and was not a uniform tasty sauce at all. To try again for a holiday gift, I went with an easier recipe. I made 12 of these for my bosses and coworkers. I was paranoid due to the last creation that I only made one jar at a time. Because of that, I was up until one a.m. when I had to be up around six a.m. the next day. I think it turned out quite nice. I hope it tastes good!! I think it would be tasty in hot tea. The ingredients are: sugar, water, whole cloves, peppercorns, orange zest peel, and cinnamon stick. The recipe called for an anise flower as well, but I couldn't find them anywhere.

Cupcakes!

2009-12-05T18:37:00.001-08:00

Birthday Cupcakes!

I offered my services out for the holiday to my coworkers in case they need it. I really haven't had the time to bake as my dad has cancer, I got a dog, and am trying to keep up with my faith.

The order was for one dozen yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting.

Betty Crocker covered these recipes for me. I used the "Starlight Yellow Cake" recipe and the "Chocolate Buttercream Frosting" recipe. I frosted a top layer while the cupcakes were warm so that they had a smooth base, then I went over them with a large flower tip, and some colored sprinkles.

Ta Da!

My Neighbor Totoro.... THE CAKE!

2009-07-18T02:23:00.000-07:00

What can I say? Wow, right? This was my first time with fondant.

It was really hard to mix the food coloring into the white fondant... there was a lot of kneading and rolling. I started with a small bit and when I got a satisfactory color, I started working in the rest of it.

Unfortunately, I don't think I could work fast enough for the fondant as it began to dry up. It was very stiff as well and I couldn't quite get it pliable enough to look as elegant as it does on those wedding cakes we all see. Good thing I was making a small cake! And it's only for fun anyway! Think the birthday boy will like it?

Another Red Velvet Cake!

2009-07-09T21:53:00.000-07:00

As per request, by another friend, it is yet again time for a red velvet birthday cake! This one has a bit more of my gaudy decorating. Hey! I'm trying, ok?! ;)

Cinnamon Strussel Muffin With Cream Cheese Filling

2009-06-10T22:09:00.001-07:00

Breakfast for my coworkers tomorrow is this super delicious cinnamon strussel muffin filled with cream cheese. I wish the photos could capture the cream cheese filling better. It is so great warm. My friends are so spoiled!!

Four Layer Red Velvet Cake

2009-06-07T11:14:00.001-07:00

If there is one thing I love, it's elaborate recipes. For a friends birthday I took the opportunity between caramel corn batches (honestly it's all people want) to make this scrumptious cake.

The batter calls for real unsalted butter and buttermilk. What people don't know about the red velvet cake is that it is a rich devil's food cake with red food coloring. People say this cake originated in the South. A lot of people serve it for Valentine's Day. For me, it's just a more beautiful cake. It was also fun slicing up the cake layers.

The frosting was the most elaborate part of this recipe. It was half and half cream cheese and marscarpone cheese. Marscarpone itself isn't that great, but it works in this recipe. The other fun part was the whipping cream. I've never made home made whipped cream before so it was fun to watch as this liquid heavy cream fluffed up in my mixer. I finally saw the "stiff peaks" I always read about. As you can tell I have yet to make a meringue. The cheeses were creamed, powdered sugar and vanilla was added, and then the cream was folded in. It's very thin at first, but once chilled it's just right for spreading. I then garnished the cake with sweetened coconut and a few butter cream roses.

Needless to say the birthday girl LOVED it. She sent me a quick pic from her phone so I could post what the cake looked on the inside.

Reese's Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Fudge Cookies

2009-05-12T21:38:00.000-07:00

I have been having a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup obsession lately. Avast yee I've made thee Reese's Peanut Butter Chip Chocolate Fudge Cookies! Arrr!

Monkey Bread!

2009-04-19T21:43:00.000-07:00

I had been saying all last week that I was going to make some monkey bread. I finally got around to it today when it was probably the worst day possible to have the oven on. It was 100 degrees in here. Look at the result though. Doesn't that just look so delicious? I baked it with raisins and pecans.

Samoa's, Jenny Style!

2009-04-15T20:39:00.000-07:00

I love girlscout cookies! I hate the fact that when I have a craving, I cannot get them all year round. My favorite cookie is the Samoa. I found a recipe for the coconut caramel topping and adapted it to work for me. This is a recipe where you'll have to have a little knowledge about caramel and the caramelization process. That or just buy the little caramels and melt them down with evaporated milk.

Super yum!

S'mores!

2009-03-08T17:50:00.000-07:00

I had been thinking for some time how I would like to make my fudge into a s'more. Last weekend I did it! I started with a graham cracker crust, topped it with fudge, then roasted some large marshmallows on top. It was a hit!

Christmas Cookie Gift Box

2008-12-24T21:14:00.000-08:00

Christmas Cookie Gift Box

I gave these out for Christmas this year. They were quite well received. The box contains:
(2) Gingerbread men dusted with powdered sugar
(4) Small gingerbread stars dusted with powdered sugar
(8) Cranberry-orange shortbread cookies
(4) Sugar cookie Christmas trees
(4) Small sugar cookie stars with white sprinkles
(4) Chunks of fantasy fudge containing walnuts

A variation when I started running out of the sugar cookie Christmas trees was to throw in two large eggnog cookies.

It was hard work. I spent an entire Sunday on my feet baking. Monday evening was spent boxing and wrapping. For me, though, it was worth it. It's not everyday I get to get this extravagant. Being a foodie, I definitely love extravagance.

Merry Christmas!

Gingerbread Cookies

2008-12-14T20:28:00.000-08:00

Today I made another holiday classic.

Gingerbread Cookies:

Iced with a powdered sugar glaze. These holiday cut outs should be a hit.

Rocky Road Fudge

2008-12-14T20:24:00.000-08:00

This is an old family recipe for fudge.

Rocky Road Fudge

This recipe contains: semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, margarine, mini-marshmallows, and roasted peanuts.

Thanksgiving

2008-12-14T20:20:00.000-08:00

I wanted to post a photo of my Thanksgiving spread.

Roasted turkey, stuffing, artichoke bake (asagio & parmesan cheese), sweet potato casserole, rolls, and wine.

Delicious!

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies & Eggnog Holiday Cookies

2008-11-16T20:27:00.001-08:00

Sorry I took so long to update!

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Chocolate cookies with chocolate chips. They're choctastic!

Eggnog Holiday Cookies
Eggnog is one of those treats that is only available during Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. So why not eat it in a cookie too! Sprinkled with nutmeg on top - they make great gifts.

Halloween Cookies & Chippity Chippers!

2008-11-03T21:34:00.001-08:00

I'm posting a little late this time due to complete laziness.

For Halloween, I ended up keeping it simple. I was going to a party and wanted to bring something for everyone. I found a recipe on MarthaStewart.com for small sugar cookies with candy corn. I used caramel candy corn for these and also cherry flavored gummy brains. The candy corn and brains are pressed into the cookie after they are removed from the oven. The cookies were still hot enough to melt the brains completely. They were absolutely delicious; however. I never would have thought to combine gummies and cookies.

Halloween Sugar Cookies with Caramel Candy Corn and Cherry Flavored Gummy Brains

For this weeks cookies I used an old Mrs. Fields recipe only I used more peanut butter chips and only one kind of chocolate chip. Very yummy.

Chippity Chippers

Mini Spice Cakes with Vanilla Glaze

2008-10-26T21:45:00.000-07:00

I spent less time baking this weekend, but I will be baking all week for work and a party. I'm planning on making sugar cookies and petite fours.

Mini Spice Cake with Vanilla Glaze and Halloween Sprinkles

This scrumptious spice cake contains sour cream, chopped raisins and walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. The glaze I topped it off with is powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla. They were actually baked in little pumpkin molds, but you can hardly tell, unfortunately.

Banana Nut Muffins & Caramel Brownies

2008-10-19T19:10:00.000-07:00

Good Evening!

This weekend I made my Pumpkin Spice Cookies, Banana Nut Muffins, and Caramel Brownies:

Banana Nut Muffins

Caramel Brownies

These turned out quite thin, but that doesn't distract from the brownie taste. In the center is a thin layer of caramel and pecans.

Almond Carmel Corn

2008-10-13T19:20:00.000-07:00

This Sunday the only thing new I have to post is my Almond Carmel Corn. It is sooo yummy I had a hard time keeping my hands off of it! For sale this week is the popcorn, peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and my applesauce oaties. Yum!

Bacon-Cheddar Breakfast Loaf, Giant Choc. Chip Cookie, Giant Peanut Butter Cookie, Cheesecake Peanut-Butter-Cup Cup, and PB&J Cookie

2008-10-05T21:40:00.000-07:00

This was another busy Sunday for baking. Here is what I've made for this week's sale:

Bacon Cheddar Cheese Breakfast Loaf

Bread loaf with shredded cheddar cheese and real bacon inside. The consistency is similar to a scone.

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

This is a regular chocolate chip cookie super sized.

Cheesecake Peanut-Butter-Cup Cup

This decadent treat is a mini cheesecake with a peanut butter cup hidden inside. Complete with graham cracker crust.

Giant Peanut Butter Cookie

This is another baking basic. It's a regular peanut butter cookie super sized.

PB & J Cookie

This is a cookie I created a few years back for someone that loved to have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every night. I perfected it into a cookie. It is two peanut butter cookies sandwiched together with strawberry jam inside. It resembles a peanut butter ravioli. Absolutely delicious!

Chocolate Almond Biscotti & Pumpkin Spice Cookies

2008-10-02T22:29:00.000-07:00

This weekend I made two new items.

Chocolate Almond Biscotti:

Roasted almonds and chocolate chips.

AND

Pumpkin Spice Cookies:

Pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, raisins, and chopped walnuts.

7 Layer Cookie Bars, Applesauce Oaties, Baby Ruth Cookies, Carrot Pumpkin Muffins, and Zucchini Bread

2008-10-02T22:27:00.000-07:00

My grandmother passed away a month ago. I inherited her little on the side home bakery business. I've always loved to bake and now I have all the equipment and supplies to do so. I put together a little menu today. This is everything I will have baked by the end of the day so it will all be available. All cookies and muffins are individually wrapped. I can do custom orders as well. Just contact me cause I can do anything.

Sweet Treats

Seven Layer Cookie Bar

Graham cracker, chocolate, butterscotch, walnuts, and coconut baked with margarine and sweetened condensed milk.

$0.50/piece $5.00/dozen

Applesauce Oaties

Oatmeal, cinnamon, nutmeg, applesauce, semisweet chocolate chips, raisins, and chopped walnuts.

$0.50/piece $5.00/dozen

Baby Ruth Cookies

Baby Ruth candy bar in your basic cookie base.

$0.50/piece $5.00/dozen

Muffins and Breads

Carrot Pumpkin Muffins

Whole wheat flour, pumpkin, honey, and applesauce.

$1.00/piece $10.00/doz.

Zucchini Bread or Muffin

Fresh grated zucchini, cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts.

$1.00/piece $5.00/loaf

email: jenny@jennydavey.com

Custom orders are accepted. I can accommodate low-sugar diets as well.