Orange Chiffon Cake
Any tangy orange — navel, burgundy-fleshed Moro in the winter or a member of the mandarin family — is ideal in this recipe. Serve with whipped cream scented with orange liqueur and sweetened sliced or crushed strawberries.
Any tangy orange — navel, burgundy-fleshed Moro in the winter or a member of the mandarin family — is ideal in this recipe. Serve with whipped cream scented with orange liqueur and sweetened sliced or crushed strawberries.
Chunks of chocolate cake doused in hazelnut liqueur and layered with dollops of chocolate-hazelnut pastry cream make a spectacular dessert. Gold leaf, which adds a touch of elegance, can be found in many baking supply stores.
Depart from the tried and true with Elizabeth Baird's dark cake studded with dried cherries. Keep it for a special occasion and serve in thin wedges along with ice cream drizzled with kirsch or chocolate liqueur.
One sheet of phyllo makes a soft, slightly crisp wrapper for these triangular cheese-filled pastries. For a crunchy version, use two sheets, brushing with butter between layers. Serve with the Greek licorice-flavoured liqueur called ouzo.
Italian-inspired Marroni al Liquore, or Chestnuts in Spirits, is two gifts in one: spoon the chestnuts over ice cream and enjoy the liqueur as an after-dinner drink, over ice cream or in Marroni al Liquore Coffee.
These cocoa-dusted truffles hold a velvety orange-scented chocolate ganache. For a kid-friendly version, substitute orange juice for the liqueur. If the chocolate filling gets too soft when you're shaping it into balls, refrigerate it for a few minutes.
This deep rich chocolate cake combines mascarpone, lemon and coffee for a new approach to a classic tiramisu. You can use orange-flavoured liqueur or 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla plus 2 tsp (10 mL) water instead of the Marsala.
Canadian maple whisky, fresh ginger and a touch of raspberry liqueur make for a well-balanced libation that's sure to be a hit among fans of both sweet and savoury drinks. If you have any whisky left over, it's delicious on its own over ice.
Each of these dramatic mini cakes has a truffle in the middle. As the cakes bake, the truffles melt, ready to flow at the first stab of a spoon. You can vary the liqueur in the truffle filling and accompanying Crème Anglaise for a new flavour accent.
A gummi worm garnish adds a whimsical touch to this sour green martini. For best flavour and colour, choose a sour apple liqueur (such as Sour Puss Sour Apple). If using a sweet schnapps (such as Berentzen Apflenkorn), add 1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice.