Seven Layer Gelatin and Yogurt Dessert

(These were taken back in January and finally get to post it. Finally!!)

The title pretty much says it all. A fun dessert my kids (heck, any kid at heart) can not resist.

This dessert can be done a variety of colors. I usually ask my kids to pick what colors they like. They can be done a variety of shapes, too! These ones were simply cut into cubes but I've used different cookie cutters to cut them into other fun shapes -- stars were very popular with my boys. :)

I used this recipe and substituted yogurt for sour cream which makes it a somewhat healthy dessert. And speaking of yogurt, do you make your yogurt? If not, you should give it a try and you'll be hooked. Check out Jude's site for his how-to on homemade yogurt.

I never knew making yogurt was so easy. I let my husband make it since he really enjoys the process. He is like my Alton Brown, putzing around the kitchen with a thermometer talking about proper temperature and such, very cute!

And lastly, make sure your refrigerator is level to make sure you get the stripes to set evenly. If you want more Jello layer recipes and ideas, check out Mary's blog (aka The Food Librarian).

The Cake Slice: Chai Cake with Honey-Ginger Cream

Another great pick by the The Cake Slice Bakers! Chai Cake with Honey-Ginger Cream seems so straight-forward and simple but it tasted so much more delicious than it sounds. I love chai tea and was looking forward to having some in cake form.

The cake used milk infused with chai tea plus an addition of some cinnamon and cardamom which made it a nicely spiced cake. Grinding those cardamom pods sure made the kitchen smell terrific. Even more so while the cakes were baking in the oven.


And no whipped cream frosting this time! This month's cake used icing that combined butter and cream cheese with honey and freshly-grated ginger. The Honey-Ginger Cream looked and had the consistency of condensed milk but tasted just as good if not better.

To go with the Indian-theme of the cake, I used some candy-coated fennel seeds and sprinkled them around the base of the cake and around up on top to give it a little color. I hope it distracts you from my horrible icing job! :)


Please visit the rest of the The Cake Slice Bakers for their lovely interpretation of this delectable cake.

Print recipe for Chai Cake with Honey-Ginger Cream