2 cups flour 3 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. water Preheat the oven to 400°.  Whisk together flour, salt and sugar.  Cut in butter using a pastry blender.  In a separate bowl, beat eggs slightly and add sour cream. …

2 1/4 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting the pans 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 6 large egg whites, at room temperature 2 teaspoons almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon table salt 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still cool Set…

Coconut Cupcakes: 2 1/2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon fine salt2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened2 cups granulated sugar5 large eggs1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon coconut extract2/3 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted24 ounces cream cheese,…

Cake: 3 tsp. cinnamon1/4 c. sugar1 c. butter, softened4 eggs3 c. flour1 c. milk2 c. sugar1/2 tsp. salt3 tsp. baking powder Topping: 1 c. flour1 tsp. cinnamon1/4 c. butter1/4 c. sugarDash of salt1 drop vanilla Mix together 3 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.  At medium speed, beat butter, gradually add sugar and…