The Yellow Oven Bakery

Olive Oil Cake + Roasted Balsamic Strawberries

February 15, 2022 by carolineocrockett

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This Olive Oil Cake with Roasted Balsamic Strawberries cake is. SO. GOOD. If you’re not an olive oil cake lover, allow me to convert you. Olive oil is liquid at room temp which keeps this cake nice and moist. EVOO imparts a wonderful fruitiness and pairs with a light orange flavor in the cake so well. But what really takes this cake over the top is the balsamic-roasted strawberries. Lord. I can’t believe I’ve never tasted this before, especially since it’s so easy to whip up. Simply mix slices strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and honey on a baking sheet. Roast and voila. The result is juicy, jammy, complex, and sings when paired with the floral and fruity notes in the cake.

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Lavender Sugar Shortbread Cookies

February 10, 2022 by carolineocrockett

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Oh, Lavender Sugar Shortbread Cookies. Here’s an awesome cookie that really just highlights the delicate and deliciously floral flavor of lavender. These cookies involve a lavender sugar that comes together so easily. Basically, we just pulse dried culinary lavender with sugar in a food processor or blender, cover, and allow those lavender oils to really steep into the sugar for developed lavender flavor. Throw that together with flour, butter, salt, and vanilla, and you’ve got yourself an amazing shortbread cookie!

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Matcha Cupcakes + Dreamy Strawberry Buttercream

February 8, 2022 by carolineocrockett

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Can you tell I love matcha yet?? For those unfamiliar with matcha, it is a Japanese green tea which is grassy, earthy, and super umami. What’s better, it’s loaded with antioxidants and other nutrients. Matcha is just a gift. These Matcha Cupcakes + Dreamy Strawberry Buttercream were inspired by the matcha pink-drink from Starbucks, where light strawberry pink foam sits atop a vivid matcha latte. I feel like I see them everywhere these days! Turns out matcha + strawberry is a flavor match made in heaven. Here they are in all their glory, in a cute fun lil cupcake.

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Salted Browned Butter Sugar Cookies

February 8, 2022 by carolineocrockett

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Sometimes simple is just best. These Salted Browned Butter Sugar Cookies totally exemplify that. They are just the BEST sugar cookie ever–think chewy, crunchy buttery edges, slightly underdone middle. Then, we add in browned butter for a rich, nutty, and butterscotch-y flavor. SO GOOD. These are simple to throw together, chill in the fridge for a bit, and bake up easily. And with flavors as simple and delicious as sugar and browned butter, anyone can enjoy them.

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