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Cake Time is Bake Time
Oct 18th Podcast
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Today’s cake edition invites you to enjoy baking anytime—no special event required. We’re celebrating baking cakes that nourish body, mind, and spirit using some wholesome ingredients and sharing them with friends and family. With recipes from her new book, Dorie’s Anytime Cakes, you’ll find accessible treats that celebrate the cozy, spiced flavors of late October and early November, perfect for sharing without the holiday fuss.
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James Beard Award-winning author and baking legend Dorie Greenspan invites readers back into her warm, butter-scented kitchen with the release of her newest masterpiece: Dorie’s Anytime Cakes (Harvest, October 21, 2025). Overflowing with easy, elegant, and irresistibly snackable cakes, this collection is a love letter to simple pleasures—offering cakes that are just as welcome at the breakfast table as they are on a holiday dessert tray.
Book Cover Courtesy Dorie Greenspan
Dorie’s signature warmth and storytelling shine through every page, with recipes inspired by travel, treasured memories, and the joyful chaos of family life. Whether it’s a slice shared with morning coffee, a sweet surprise for a friend, or the perfect finish to a fall feast, these cakes were made for life’s in-between moments.
Photo Credit Katie Donnelly – Photo Courtesy of Dorie Greenspan.
In her trademark style, Dorie makes baking accessible and joyful, encouraging bakers of all levels to embrace whimsy and warmth. Most cakes are mixed by hand, use pantry staples, and come together with ease—proof that the best cakes don’t require special occasions, just a little inspiration.
Dorie Greenspan Interview
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Morning, Noon and Night Thanksgiving Cake
Photo Courtesy Dorie Greenspan
About the Recipe: This Thanksgiving cake is characterized by its moist texture, spicy aroma, and the ability to pair perfectly with a variety of side dishes and beverages throughout the day. It features a harmonious blend of autumn ingredients such as sweet potatoes, cinnamon, cloves, and a touch of orange zest. Serve it warm with hot coffee or tea, as a mid-day snack, or as a festive end to your Thanksgiving celebration.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Morning, Noon and Night Thanksgiving Cake
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Holiday Bundt Cake
Photo Courtesy Dorie Greenspan
About the Recipe: It’s a sturdy, long-keeping Bundt with a featherlight crumb and the zing of fresh cranberries in every slice. It has a special sweetness and spiced warmth of cardamom and coriander that encourages you to just sit back and enjoy life. It’s topped with a pink glaze that is perfect for the festive holidays.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Holiday Bundt Cake
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Inspired Cakes
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Pumpkin Gingerbread Baked in a Skillet
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About the Recipe: Our inspired gingerbread cake had a rich, spiced pumpkin taste that was slightly sweet and the perfect partner for a cup of tea or coffee. The extra crystalized ginger added a surprising zing that blended with the rich sweetness of molasses. Just adding a sprinkling of sugar created a crisp topping that took gingerbread one level higher in flavor. For a country comfort cake, bake this in a cast-iron skillet rather than a 9-inch springform pan.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Pumpkin Gingerbread Baked in a Skillet
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Fall Harvest Cake
This autumn fruit cake is bursting with fresh fruit flavor.
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About the Recipe: This Harvest Cake is lighter in texture and uses lots of fresh fruit. It adds a healthy spin on the candied fruit cakes. It feels like an indulgent cake, yet it is filled with fresh ingredients like apples or pears and lots of fresh grapes mixed with some chopped dried fruits.
Serve it for breakfast or dessert. It certainly is an “anytime cake.”
pdf for Copy of Recipe – Fall Harvest Cake
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First of Fall Apple Caramel Bundt Cake
A delightful autumn dessert that combines our favorites, apples and caramel.
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About the Recipe: This dessert combines tender apples, warm spices, and rich caramel in a moist, flavorful Bundt cake that is both comforting and elegant. It’s baked in a classic Bundt pan and is moist and filled with chunks of fresh apples. It has a delightful blend of flavors with light cinnamon and nutmeg creating an inviting aroma. The rich caramel sauce is poured over the cake, and I sprinkled the top with pecans, creating a decadent, sweet finish.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – First of Fall Apple Caramel Bundt Cake
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