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Black Sesame Pound Cake

April 15, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

Slices of black sesame pound cake with a dark grey speckled interior are arranged on a wooden board and white parchment paper.

If you love black sesame anything (hi, same), this is the loaf for you. This Black Sesame Pound Cake is soft and buttery with a deep roasted flavour, a hint of nuttiness from almond flour, and a perfect crumb that holds up for days. It’s the kind of bake that looks simple but somehow feels like it […]

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Butterless Pound Cake

March 27, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

A sliced pound cake loaf with a golden-brown crust and pale yellow interior rests on white parchment paper next to three slices and a fork.

Let’s talk about pound cake. The name itself brings up visions of generous amounts of butter, right? It’s literally in the name: a pound of butter, a pound of sugar, a pound of flour, a pound of eggs. That’s the classic. But sometimes, you want that rich, dense-yet-tender cake without actually, using all that butter. Or maybe […]

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Ube Cookie Tres Leches

March 17, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

A square slice of ube tres leches on a white plate, with purple cake, white cream, and crushed cookies on top. A fork has removed a bite.

Who doesn’t love tres leches?! How about an Ube Oreo Tres Leches Cake!! This cake holds a special place in my baking heart. I have made it so many times, tweaking and testing, and I promise you, you’ll love it. 🙂 I know some tres leches recipes can feel a bit intimidating, but I’ve kept […]

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Hokkaido Mocha Cupcakes

March 4, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

A single Hokkaido mocha chiffon cupcake with a white paper liner and a large dome of white frosting sits on a white marble surface next to a fork, with more cupcakes in the background.

I have been obsessed with chiffon lately. Seriously, the way it just melts in your mouth, that lightness you get from all those carefully folded egg whites? There’s nothing quite like it. Also, I’m a big fan of things that feel a little special but are still very much doable in a home kitchen (usually a small […]

Filed Under: All recipes, Cake, Desserts, Muffins Tagged With: cake, chocolate, coffee, japanese

Matcha Latte Pound Cake

February 27, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

Four slices of a matcha latte pound cake with green bottom and light yellow top layers are arranged on a white plate, with the rest of the loaf in the background.

I’m genuinely a little obsessed with this matcha latte pound cake right now. It tastes exactly like that earthy, slightly sweet matcha latte you get from your favourite coffee shop, as a cake. It’s got that specific kind of matcha vibe that doesn’t hit you over the head with bitterness. Most pound cakes can lean a little […]

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Pumpkin Maple Bundt Cake

November 12, 2024 by Christina Leave a Comment

A pumpkin maple bundt cake with a slice cut out, both pieces glazed, resting on white plates on a marble countertop.

Sometimes you just want a cake that feels fall. And this pumpkin maple bundt cake is exactly that. It’s got that soft, velvety crumb that just melts, and the maple flavour really shines through, pairs so nicely with the pumpkin. The secret to getting that depth of flavour is actually in lightly toasting the cinnamon and allspice before they […]

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Hi there!

Christina, recipe creator at The Flour Nook

I’m Christina, the recipe creator behind theflournook. Here, you’ll find easy, "not too sweet”, dessert recipes! My goal is to make cooking these delicious recipes fun, with simple, easy to follow steps. Join me in my blogging adventure. :)