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A former bakery owner and event planner, Molly is a freelance writer specializing in food and beverage, lifestyle, holidays and parties. She brings her years of experience and industry knowledge to Taste Recipes<\/em> readers, drawing on her former life at the bakery to explain the difference between cake and yeast doughnuts, how to make blue velvet cake and the best cheese board pairings for a delicious spread. Obsessed with homemade dough and pizza, Molly has tested nine different pizza oven models across multiple brands. She loves to keep an eye on the latest food trends and kitchen gadgets, while expanding her knowledge of cooking outdoors on smokers, grills, pizza ovens and fire pits.<\/p>","twitter":"","instagram":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mollyallenmedia\/","facebook":"","public_email":"","linkedin":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/molly-allen-65b7a652\/","tiktok":"","youtube":"","location":"Hood River, OR","school_and_year":"Central Washington University","education":" Central Washington University, bachelor's in English language and literature<\/p>","highlights":" Now a freelance writer and photographer specializing in stories about food and drink, Molly is a former bakery owner who brings her years of first-hand expertise to Taste Recipes <\/em>and other food-centric publications. She is a pizza oven expert having tested nine different models. She also has a passion for grilling and cooking on smokers and fire pits. When she isn\u2019t baking, she enjoys testing new gadgets, exploring the latest food trends and cooking outdoors.<\/p>","user_nicename":"molly-allen","type":"guest-author","nickname":""}},"extracted_shortcodes":{"[collection id=\"6950\"]":{"ID":6950,"post_author":"7061","post_date":"2014-07-14 09:13:59","post_date_gmt":"2014-07-14 09:13:59","post_content":" Get Recipe<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n If you like trying different cake recipes also try making Faith Hill's coca-cola cake<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Pink Lemonade Stand Cake<\/a><\/h2>If you love a moist and creamy cake, this is it. Lemon juice and lemonade give the layers a tangy touch, and the cream cheese frosting with sprinkles makes it pretty. \u2014Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Pumpkin Torte<\/a><\/h2>This beautiful layered cake has a creamy filling with a mild pumpkin flavor and a little spice. It is quick and always turns out so well. The nuts and caramel topping add a nice finishing touch. \u2014Trixie Fisher, Piqua, Ohio
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Minted Chocolate Torte<\/a><\/h2>Our family has enjoyed this remarkable layered cake for years. It's a favorite for many occasions. \u2014Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida
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Sour Cream Pound Cake<\/a><\/h2>A classic sour cream pound cake should be your go-to choice for brunch, snacking, special occasions and more.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Torte<\/a><\/h2>Most cake recipes<\/a> feed a crowd. So we came up with this elegant little cake that serves six. That's enough for two\u2026with just the right amount of leftovers! \u2014Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake<\/a><\/h2>Both kids and grown-ups like this gorgeous dessert<\/a>. It'll keep a few days and is actually better the second day, so you can make it a day ahead. \u2014Sherry Conley, Noel Hants County, Nova Scotia
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Raspberry Coffee Cake<\/a><\/h2>Make this raspberry coffee cake with tangy raspberry filling and crunchy topping, and it will quickly become a favorite with your family and dinner guests.
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Lemon Meringue Angel Cake<\/a><\/h2>I've been told that this dessert tastes exactly like a lemon meringue pie and that it's the best angel food cake anyone could ask for. I'm not sure about all of that, but it is delightful to serve, and each slice is virtually fat free. \u2014Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania
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Pineapple Carrot Cake<\/a><\/h2>This moist cake with cream cheese frosting<\/a> is the best I've ever eaten. It's so simple, too, because it uses two jars of baby food instead of fresh carrots that need to be grated. \u2014Jeanette McKenna, Vero Beach, Florida