With all the fall baking and holiday baking right around the corner, butter might be harder to come by as the butter shortage continues to impact bakers. As much as we love butter, we also love recipes that make life just a little bit easier. From Pear-Almond Olive Oil Cake to Soft Amaretti Cookies, these no-butter bakes are just as rich and delicious as their butter-filled counterparts without the hassle of trying to track down butter.
A grown-up chocolate cake, this olive oil stir-together batter has sophisticated cocoa notes complemented by a deep, dark ganache frosting.
All you need is a single pear to create the beautiful fanned design on top of this stunning cake, and it’s so easy to do. You’ll love the extra punch of almond flavor from the almond flour and sliced almonds on top.
3. Flan
Our traditional recipe for Flan makes the most of the creamy decadence of sweetened condensed milk and the slightly toasty flavor of evaporated milk, heightened with rich vanilla and vibrant orange zest.
Though they can often be crunchy like biscotti, our quick and easy Soft Amaretti Cookies promise a soft, chewy crumb and unparalleled sweet almond flavor.
5. Snickerdoodle Swirl Loaf with Salted Pistachios
Your favorite spiced cookie, now in a quick bread. The crunchy, decadent pistachio streusel topping pushes this loaf straight into the hall of fame.
Pillowy and delicious, our clafoutis incorporates cherry and almond to create a delicious dessert perfect for any occassion.
First dreamed up by Californian Harry Baker, chiffon cake is famous for its lighter-than-air texture. This fluffy base works wonderfully with a kiss of citrus.
8. Small-Batch Fig and Onion Focaccia
Seamlessly blending sweet and savory ingredients, this Small-Batch Fig and Onion Focaccia is perfect for dipping in your favorite olive oil, serving alongside pasta, or eating on its own.
These English muffins are sure to become a new breakfast staple. With the English muffins’ crisp, perfectly golden crusts and tender, light centers, other breakfast breads simply can’t compete.
10. Chocolate-Orange-Pistachio Forgotten Cookies
Lighter than air, with a chewy yet crisp consistency, these Chocolate-Orange-Pistachio Forgotten Cookies receive an addition of chocolate chips, salted pistachios, and orange zest for extra flavor and texture.
