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Baking Guidescake, cheesecake, pie, tart

Why Is Cheesecake Called CheeseCake? Is It Pie, Cake, Or A Tart?

Let’s settle this once and for all: cheesecake is no cake. Or so we think. Many are ready to fight this out. If it is not a cake, why is cheesecake called cheesecake? For years, many people have argued about this and we just might have some convincing proof for you that it’s not. Let’s explore the roots and origin of this amazing dessert as well as how it got its name. If it is not cake, is it a pie or tart? Why Is Cheesecake Called Cheesecake? Cheesecakes are popular desserts enjoyed by millions of people worldwide. They are…

Is Muffin a Pastry? What About Bread and Cupcake?

By Luong Tan

Pantry Guidesbread, cake, cupcake, muffin, pastry

Is Muffin a Pastry? What About Bread and Cupcake?

As with many other people, I, too, once thought muffins were a type of pastry. So if muffin a pastry? Frankly, I understand why anyone would consider muffin a pastry. It is easy to think so when the pastry chef often bakes muffins. Muffins sit side by side with pastries on dessert platters, and people call all baked goods pastry. But is muffin a pastry? Muffins belong to a group of bread called quick bread; quick bread is leavened with baking powder or soda instead of yeast. Here's more information on muffins you probably never thought you'd need. Is…