Nothing could be a more typical, totally American, dessert than Strawberry Shortcake.  Plus what could taste better during your local strawberry season?     There’s nothing that says “Hello Summer” … Continued

Orange Poppy Seed Cake is an old-fashion cake that is ideal for a quiet afternoon with a cup of coffee or tea.  This is a simple, but elegant cake to … Continued

Oregon Chocolate Hazelnut Torte is highly recommended for any event where you want to have a show-stopping dessert.  I was in the mood to give this Oregon Chocolate Hazelnut Torte … Continued

Panforte Di Siena is an Italian confection that is a cross between fruitcake, candy, and honey cakes called Lebkuchen (lasting cakes).  This cake is a wonderful confection and so easy … Continued

  Pavlova (pav-LOH-vuh) – The elegant Pavlova Cake (or pie) consists of a base made of a meringue crust topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits such as kiwis, strawberries, … Continued

Peach Upside-Down Cake is the perfect dessert to showcase the delicious sweet fresh peaches of summer. You will love this new twist on the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake that features … Continued

  Pear Clafouti (kla-foo-TEE), also known a Clafoutis, is a traditional fruit dessert from the Limousin region of France and is often served as a breakfast dish.   The name clafoutis … Continued

Welcome to Peggy Weaver’s Baking Corner where you can find many detailed cake decorating tutorials, frosting recipes, tips and tricks, and a comprehensive Q&A.    Introduction to Peggy Weaver: “I was born … Continued

Low Fat Recipe – Low Calorie Recipe – Gluten Free Chocolate Torte is a recipe that is low carbohydrate and gluten free torte that will satisfy your chocolate craving . … Continued

Are you a lover of cheesecakes and on a quest to learn how to make a perfect cheesecake?  Here is a fantastic step-by-step photo tutorial on how to make perfect … Continued

This Simple Petit Fours recipe are small cakes that are so easy to make, elegant, and very delicious!   Perfect for your afternoon tea party or a quick dessert fix. … Continued

The Pineapple Upside Down Cake, which was so popular in the 1950s and 1960s, is again gaining in popularity.  No wonder – it is still delicious and wonderful!  Use your … Continued

Plum pudding is a steamed or boiled pudding frequently served at holiday times.  Plum pudding has never contained plums.  The name Christmas pudding is first recorded in 1858 in a … Continued

Pound Cake History – The name (Pound Cake) comes from the fact that the original pound cakes contained one pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.  No leaveners were … Continued

Pumpkin Swirl Gingersnap Cheesecake Recipe – Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake Pumpkin Swirl Gingersnap Cheesecake is the best pumpkin cheesecake recipe ever.  It is also an easy pumpkin cheesecake to make.    … Continued