Alfajor Cake

by SandraWidick // May 3, 2021 // Comments off

An alfajor is one of the most popular cookies in South America. The cookie part is soft like a shortbread cookie and the filling is dulce de leche. For Mother’s Day I wanted to make something that reminds me of my mom.... Continue reading →

Tres Leches Cake

by SandraWidick // April 8, 2021 // Comments off

Hi friends! How are you doing? I’m very happy because I finally got my first covid vaccine. Now, I have to wait 3 weeks for my second dose. But, sadly covid got to my family. My brother and little niece... Continue reading →

Red Velvet Impossible Cake

by SandraWidick // February 9, 2021 // Comments off

Happy February! I know it’s been a while since my last post but life got a little busy with some family issues. The 2 caregivers of my parents in Peru decided to leave and they gave my brother and I... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Flan

by SandraWidick // December 15, 2020 // Comments off

Flan is one of the most popular desserts in Latin America and because Christmas is just around the corner, I decided to bake a flan packed with spices, perfect for the holiday season. The caramel AND custard have spices like... Continue reading →

Pastry Tales

a baking blog with a little bit of life sprinkled in

latin desserts

Alfajor Cake

Tres Leches Cake

Red Velvet Impossible Cake

Gingerbread Flan