
Black cake adds intrigue to baking
The late Laurie Colwin, novelist and beloved food writer for "Gourmet" magazine, left her legions of fans with a cake recipe so intriguing, it inspires discussion whenever her name is mentioned. In the last essay of "Home Cooking: A Writer in the Kitchen," Colwin wrote, "Black Cake, like truffles and vintage Burgundy, is deep, complicated and intense. It has taste ... (Full article: 532 words)
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