Mrs. Dalton’s Coffee Cake
Came across this recipe suggestion and decided to try it with a few modifications. Who’s Mrs. Dalton? She’s the author of the cookbook Dining with the Daltons, no longer in print. Also was the wife of John Dalton, the Governor of Virginia many decades ago. Why have I decided to post another coffee cake recipe when I have so many excellent ones. In other words, what’s different here? The texture! It’s like a pound cake. When I put this together the baking powder seemed skimpy. This I’m sure accounts for the denseness. It’s quite delicious! Is it one of my best, probably not, but it’s an excellent change-up.
Spring is here! Time to clear out the freezer and ready for the overflow of garden vegetables. Pumpkin puree has just about reached it’s frozen limit. Today I’m using the last of this fall fruit and a few overripe bananas to make this amazing bread. This quick bread has a different texture than most quick breads. Never dry and a bit ‘springy!’ Ha! Kristyn has put together the best ingredients with a little less sugar than most quick breads for this recipe. Check out her cute blog Lil’ Luna. Thank you Kristyn.
Jelly Donuts (Sufganiyot)
This is what happens when you don’t follow a recipe. It’s delicious but nothing like the 
Sometimes you just want a fully loaded quick bread. If you love the cake you’re gonna love this! A mere 15 minutes to the oven. Yep, it does take an hour to bake but your kitchen will smell amazing while it bakes. I opt for light olive oil just because of the health benefits. There is reportedly more health benefits to extra virgin. I have used extra virgin without significant taste difference. But if you are baking this for a foodie with a very discriminating palate opt for the light.
The perfect ending to a summer meal! At this time of year you may have an over-load of berries. Yes, this works with just about all berries. The attraction here is not only the deliciousness but the absolute ease of this recipe. Try it today. You and your family will not be disappointed.
