Neufangled Desserts

Neufangled Desserts Just a small town boy from upstate New York, now living in Milwaukee, doing his very best to 'bake' people happy, one (or more) treats at a time. Simple.

Nostalgic - with an occasional modern twist. Desserts your grandmother may have made, with all the heart and soul mixed right in. That's what Neufangled Desserts is all about. I will work with you to make sure your occasion is made even more memorable with just the right personal touches you are looking for!

05/25/2026

Hey Neufangled Desserts followers and fans! Would anyone be interested in a monthly Instagram Live session with me to answer your baking questions and provide tips and tricks? If so, you would need to follow Neufangled Desserts on Instagram as well (I’m not a big fan of using FB Live). Let me know what you think!

Commissioned birthday cake: Cardamom Cake with Pistachios, Lemon Rose Water Buttercream, and Lemon White Chocolate Ganac...
05/14/2026

Commissioned birthday cake: Cardamom Cake with Pistachios, Lemon Rose Water Buttercream, and Lemon White Chocolate Ganache. Not something I would personally eat (I’m not a fan of, and am actually allergic to, pistachios), but I think it turned out beautifully. I was a bit worried the rose water would be overpowering in the lemon buttercream, but I used a light amount and it’s actually quite pleasant! And yes, those are dried, edible rose petals as a decorative finish.

These cookies may look rather unassuming, but they pack a wallop of spicy, gingery flavor: Ginger Molasses Sourdough Coo...
05/09/2026

These cookies may look rather unassuming, but they pack a wallop of spicy, gingery flavor: Ginger Molasses Sourdough Cookies with Chocolate Chunks. So good. Probably one of my favorite cookies I’ve made so far this year. And… here’s the amazing thing: they’re GLUTEN-FREE! Made with gluten-free sourdough discard. Recipe by Aran Goyoaga, the absolute maven of gluten-free baking. I don’t even need to eat gluten-free, and I love her recipes. This batch is headed by mail to my manager’s home for her birthday this week (she’s not GF either, but she loves ginger, spices, etc). I love working with her and am only too happy to send a box of treats to her for her birthday. Happy, happy birthday, Christy!

Rhubarb Tres Leches Cake, recipe from . Not the greatest photo, but I had to share, because it’s so yummy. The recipe c...
05/05/2026

Rhubarb Tres Leches Cake, recipe from . Not the greatest photo, but I had to share, because it’s so yummy. The recipe calls for this to be made in a 9” cake pan; I used a springform pan so I could remove the sides and cut the pieces neatly. I think it may be better made in a 9” square pan with a removable bottom. I also did not use all of the milk soak (I may use the remainder in iced coffee). I used our own harvested rhubarb which I sadly needed to tint with some red food coloring, as it was pretty green.

Overall? Delicious recipe - one of the milks used in the soak is coconut milk, which adds a great flavor component in contrast to the sweet, tangy rhubarb. This is a keeper (with some measurement adjustments). Given the healthy harvest we’re getting on our rhubarb, I will be making it again this season. (For those curious, the pretty red dusting on top is ground hibiscus leaves.)

Milk Bread Green Onion Babka. Oh my, this is delicious. Charred green onions sautéed in soy sauce and sesame oil with ju...
05/04/2026

Milk Bread Green Onion Babka. Oh my, this is delicious. Charred green onions sautéed in soy sauce and sesame oil with just a hint of sugar, swirling through a plush, soft, heavenly bread, with a generous smattering of sesame seeds. Surprisingly easy to make too. Recipe by the ever-brilliant - from her masterful book SIFT.

Did a little baking this weekend. Struggling big-time with my first sourdough attempt (grrr 😖) but these Jammy Coconut C...
04/27/2026

Did a little baking this weekend. Struggling big-time with my first sourdough attempt (grrr 😖) but these Jammy Coconut Chess Squares from my baking pal ‘s wonderful book, “Potluck Desserts” are amazing. Justin gives you the option to swirl the creamy coconut custard layer with any jam you like - I opted for blackberry. These will be put in regular cookie rotation; they’re dreamy. 🏳️‍🌈❤️

I’ve been a coffee drinker since I was a kid; it’s just in our blood. My mother made these Mocha Chip Squares all the ti...
04/04/2026

I’ve been a coffee drinker since I was a kid; it’s just in our blood. My mother made these Mocha Chip Squares all the time when I was a kid, and all of us in our family LOVED them. The recipe is from her Better Homes & Gardens cookbook from the 1960s (you know the one: red and white gingham pattern on the cover; 3-ring bound), and it is the epitome of desserts of that era: gelatin, whipped egg whites, instant coffee, whipped cream - chopped chocolate chips and walnuts folded in and poured in a dish to set into a cloud like, melt-in-your-mouth treat.

I did a bit of a revamp, adding a chocolate graham crust. It felt like it needed a base to it. I toasted the walnuts and kept them out of the mixture, as they always seemed to get soggy. Instead, I used them as part of the garnish on top. I shared it with my sisters this weekend and we agreed the Mocha Chip Squares 2.0 was a good revamp! I think Mom would approve. And they still remain a favorite nostalgic dessert! 💜☕️

I think pretty much every loaf of pumpkin bread - or butternut squash bread, in this case - could do with a heavy-handed...
02/16/2026

I think pretty much every loaf of pumpkin bread - or butternut squash bread, in this case - could do with a heavy-handed drenching of salted brown butter glaze. Amazing recipe from .

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your loved ones! 💜 Pictured: Ube Linzer Cookies
02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your loved ones! 💜 Pictured: Ube Linzer Cookies

With all that is going on right now, posting about cookies feels a little ridiculous. Nevertheless, I hope seeing someth...
01/25/2026

With all that is going on right now, posting about cookies feels a little ridiculous. Nevertheless, I hope seeing something sweet and pretty on your feed brings a temporary smile, at the least. And today is readthrough/first rehearsal for ‘a THESE SHINING LIVES and I’m looking forward to working with these lovely people. Pictured are:

• Chocolate-Cherry Ginger Cookies
• Chai Shortbread with Maple Brown Butter Frosting (sandwich cookies)
• Neapolitan Checkerboard Cookies
• Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies with Lemon Curd and Vanilla Frosting (sandwich cookies)
• Glossy Fudge Brownies with Tahini Swirl

Love you all. Wherever you are, hold your loved ones close. And stay safe.

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