If only I knew what a Sunday in Paris was like; someday… Actually, in this case, it is a reference to a pastry shop in Paris and that is the name of it; Sunday in Paris. This cake is a specialty of theirs and a favorite of Dorie Greenspan’s which is why she developed the recipe for her book, Baking Chez Moi. The Tuesdays with Dorie bakers chose this cake for February and it was a great cake for Valentine’s day, or any day that chocolate and peanut butter are appropriate-otherwise known as everyday in my book!
Peanut butter is not that popular in Paris where Nutella apparently reigns but here in Tennessee, it flies and fast. We took this cake to a potluck dinner and I came home with crumbs on a dirty tray. The dark, rich cake reminded me of Drakes Devil Dogs with a hint of peanut butter. To have enough for the dinner, I doubled the recipe and baked it in a pullman loaf pan to make a tall, brick shaped cake. We didn’t have any peanuts in the house but while rummaging through the cupboards, I found a Payday bar and chopped some of it up for the garnish on the top.
This is a recipe I would make again and if you have the book, do not hesitate to try it! To see what the other bakers came up with this week, visit the website! To participate, pick up a copy of the book and bake along with us.
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I love that you used a payday bar for garnish. Nice job with yours!
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Thanks Nicole! Love the paydays-we always seem to have one lurking in the cupboard.
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This cake was terrific wasn’t it, and I like the idea of having Payday bar on top of it – a little like the original with peanuts and caramel.
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If it wasn’t the only peanut product (besides the peanut butter) in the house, I may never have thought to use it. Now that I have, I may never use chopped peanuts on a cake again!
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Your cake looks beautifully sleek, just as Dorie describes it. I’ve never heard of a payday bar (they don’t seem to be readily available in Canada) but it sounds like the perfect topping.
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I bet you could find those paydays on amazon!
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oh, a Payday sounds perfect on this! and i like the tidy shape from the pullman pan.
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Paydays-my secret vice! That pullman pan gets a workout; I love the straight, tall sides for cakes.
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Lovely cake! Not surprised that this cake was a hit at your potluck dinner!
It is chocolaty delicious!
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Thanks Joyce!
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I haven’t been to Paris yet either. Your cake looks great. I love how you decorated it and the payday bar was a great idea.
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Thanks Diane!
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