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H A P P IE S T HOUR
F re s h fig s make a statement
when grouped atop a silver cake
stand, top
left.
Giant dahlias
anchor a handmade bouquet
that looks especially sweet and
effortless in an old sap bucket,
left.
A w o r n c u ttin g b o a rd
makes a perfect serving tray for
desserts in the living room,
above.
Yasmine displays small cakes on a
green cake stand, the same one
used at her wedding
C a s u a l c a k e s Yasmine serves
almond-flour tortes,
above,
from
FlourChylde Bakery in nearby
Novato,
flourchylde.com.
To make
your own tortes, our Test Kitchen
suggests bakingyour favorite cake
mix or recipe in 3-inch cake rings
(from cookware stores or
surlatable.com).
Spray rings and
foil-lined baking pan with nonstick
cooking spray. Set rings on pan, fill
each one-third full,and bake 15
minutes at 3so°F until toothpick
comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes;
loosen and remove rings.
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