back to baking

last night i made a valencia orange cake, but cheated. i used regular oranges. i baked it in a silicon mold - the second time i have used it, and the second time it didn't cook as well as i wanted. i think it is time to bid adieu and go back to regular baking pans. the recipe i used called for almond flour. the texture came out somewhat gritty - not sure if it's a winner...

i also made a carrot cake - healthy version, ie no frosted cream cheese on top. sigh. i used mazola vegetable oil - which left a sight aftertaste but definitely gave the perfect amount of moistness to the cake.