Chiffon Cream Sandos

So when I was in Kyoto last year, we spent a decent amount of time in the Daimaru department store. In the basement, there were tons of dessert stands, and a bakery, Maleblanche, which had a long line. Upon looking at the signage further, everyone was waiting for these adorable chiffon cake cream sandwiches, literally…

Carrot Cake Castella with Honeyed Goat Cheese

This recipe was directly inspired by a petit four I had at Singular restaurant in Kyoto. When we ate there, they used carrot juice to make this light and airy cake, and paired it with a soft whipped cream cheese topping. Castella is a type of cake that originated from Portugal, but has since made…