Red velvet cake is moist, bright, and often times a great crowd pleaser as you cut into the white cream cheese frosting and reveal its scarlet interior promising great flavour and a hint of cocoa. On this occasion I made a naked cake, one that only has a hint of frosting on the sides, giving us a hint of what awaits inside.
Savarin - Brioche soaked in kirsch syrup
It's been a while since I made a yeast bread, and wanting to make a very French dessert for friends coming over, I thought the savarin would make the cut. The delicate taste of the brioche is infused with a kirsch syrup. Raspberries add a bit of tang, and the whipped cream mellows out all the flavours in each bite. I would say this is a perfect dessert to bring for a brunch because it is bright and boozy, but as with most desserts, I will tend to eat it whenever it's offered.