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The Cake Ina Garten Made With Julia Louis-Dreyfus Has Thousands of ...
Actor, comedian and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus got her start on Saturday Night Live, becoming the youngest cast member in the history of the show. It was there that she met Larry David, who was working as a writer on the show and would later cast Julia as the quirky Elaine Benes on Seinfeld, a so-called sitcom “about nothing” that would go on to run for nine seasons. Several years after Seinfeld ended, Julia was cast to portray yet another memorable character on the political satire Veep. As Selina Meyer, Julia won six consecutive Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, breaking the record for the most wins for the same role in the same series. All that to say, Julia is nothing short of a comedy legend, so it’s no coincidence that Ina is breaking out a legendary recipe to make when she comes to visit. Ina says a strong cup of coffee amps up the chocolate taste. (Fun fact: Ina has also been known to put coffee in her chili.) Ina’s legendary chocolate cake recipe is one that she has been making for years and was first published in her 2006 best-selling cookbook, Barefoot Contessa at Home. This fan-favorite cake was also featured on Ina’s original Food Network show, Barefoot Contessa, in an episode called "Flavors and Flowers," where Ina prepares the cake in celebration of her dear friend Michael’s anniversary. In the cookbook, Ina shares the origin of the recipe, writing that Michael’s grandfather “used to have a milk route in Pennsylvania Dutch Country and his grandmother baked this chocolate cake for him to deliver to customers with their milk.” Michael’s grandmother’s name is Beatty and the cake is lovingly named for her. This decadent two-layer cake is made with high-quality cocoa powder, buttermilk and a cup of hot coffee. Ina attributes the cake’s moist and rich flavor to the added coffee, and those who have tried baking this recipe tend to agree. In fact, this recipe is incredibly popular on the Food Network’s website, with an astonishing 2,800-plus five-star reviews. Ina was recently a guest on Julia’s podcast, Wiser Than Me, but the two powerhouses had never met in person until Julia was invited to be a guest on Ina’s show. “I’ve brought you something,” she tells Ina, handing her a jar of homemade blood-orange marmalade. As Julia revealed on her podcast, she loves to bake and has been a fan of Ina’s for quite some time, but they’ve never had the opportunity to cook together, until now that is. Before getting to work in the kitc...
10 Ina Garten Recipes That Made Her a Household Name
A look at the classic Ina Garten dishes that helped define her warm, approachable style and turned Barefoot Contessa into a kitchen institution.
Ina's Blueberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake - Little Brown Cookbook
This is another great Ina Garten recipe - sent out just before Mother's Day. It is so good, I have made it twice in the last week with some tiny tweaks. (I had to find a way to use up that extra cup of Ricotta, so honestly this is just me being thrifty. Not greedy, just thrifty, right?) Yes it's chock-full of butter, cream and cheese - but in a good way. Although it says Breakfast cake ...
25+ Healthy Ricotta Breakfast Recipes to Try - kitchenhush
Ricotta cheese is a versatile ingredient that adds a rich texture and mild flavor to a variety of dishes. It pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory ingredients, making it ideal for breakfast recipes. From fluffy pancakes to toast toppings and baked treats, ricotta can elevate simple meals. It's also a good source of protein and calcium, helping you start your day on a healthy note. In ...
