31 Oct The Indulgence of our Mocha Hazelnut Cake

Have you had the pleasure of indulging in our Mocha Hazelnut Cake?

As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to experience a masterpiece that has become a cherished part of our holiday menu– our exquisite Mocha Hazelnut Cake. From its meticulously crafted cake layers to its velvety cream cheese-based buttercream and the delightful roasted hazelnuts, every element of this cake reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and artisanal baking craftsmanship.

The Cake:

At the heart of our Mocha Hazelnut Cake lies a meticulously crafted delight, baked in small batches from scratch. It’s not just a cake; it’s a work of art that embodies the holiday spirit by emphasizing quality and artisanal craftsmanship.  The real coffee infusion creates a rich, deep flavor profile that’s as comforting as your favorite cup of brew.

The Buttercream:

Crowning this culinary marvel is our luscious cream cheese-based buttercream. Infused with real vanilla and coffee, it adds an elegant touch to every slice. The velvety texture and rich flavors together create a harmonious blend that is absolute ‘melt in your mouth’ perfection.

The Hazelnuts:

To balance out the sweetness and richness, our Mocha Hazelnut Cake is adorned with roasted hazelnuts. These nuts, carefully roasted and toasted to perfection, offer a satisfying crunch and a delightful nutty, toasty flavor. They enhance the overall experience, adding a layer of complexity and depth to the cake’s taste and texture.

Elevate Your Holiday Celebration

For those who know us well, you’re already acquainted with our dedication to crafting exceptional desserts. The Mocha Hazelnut Cake is yet another testament to our commitment to exceptional quality. A slice of this cake is more than a dessert; it’s an invitation to create sweet, lasting memories during this festive season.

Place Your Order Today

Don’t miss out on the chance to savor the magic of our Mocha Hazelnut Cake. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering, surprising a loved one with a thoughtful gift, or treating yourself to a moment of indulgence, this cake checks all the boxes! It’s available in 2 sizes:  a 2-layer 6 inch cake or a 4-layer 9 inch cake. Get ready for your new holiday favorite!

Warmly,

The Marsee Baking Team

05 Oct Autumn Elegance: Our Pumpkin Scone with a Dash of History

A Seasonal Symphony

Autumn’s splendor isn’t just in the vibrant foliage; it’s also in the tantalizing flavors it brings. Today, we invite you to relish a slice of fall heaven through our Pumpkin Scone, draped in Cream Cheese & Orange Essence Icing. This isn’t just any scone. Infused with rich pumpkin and aromatic spices, then topped with a smooth cream cheese icing laced with a hint of orange essence, each bite offers a heartwarming flavor experience. The kind that makes you close your eyes and sigh as you savor each bite.

Journey Through Time: The Scone’s Rich History

Now, as you anticipate that first bite, let’s travel back in time. The scone’s humble beginnings trace back to 16th century Scotland. Emerging as round oat-based bannocks, they were griddle-baked and then carved into the familiar wedges we cherish today. Venturing from Scotland to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, scones have become a testament to culinary versatility, embracing diverse flavors and textures from every corner of the globe.

Savoring the Season with a Perfect Pair

In the realm of baked goods, the union of the Scottish scone and the iconic American pumpkin is nothing short of magical. This delightful pairing marries the time-tested legacy of a Scottish favorite with the hearty, earthy essence of American autumn harvests. As we wrap ourselves in cozy blankets and slippers, let’s toast to the season with our pumpkin scone, luxuriously frosted with orange-infused cream cheese. Paired with a steaming cup of coffee or chai, it’s the ideal autumnal indulgence.

Your Perfect Size and Direct Delivery

Our scones come in two delightful sizes. Whether you just need a small entrance into fall, or you need an extra big dose, we have you covered. Ready for a taste?

1 – Drop by our Outlet Store and explore our daily fresh offerings.

2 –  To be extra sure you will win the pumpkin scone lottery, place an order directly with our bakery, and your treats will be ready for pickup within a couple of days.

3 – For our wholesale clients, simply add them to your next order for convenient doorstep delivery.

Warmly,

The Marsee Baking Team

Outlet Store – 9100 N Vancouver Ave., Portland, OR 97217

Customer Service – (503) 283-8843 – orderspdx@marseebaking.com

14 Sep Marsee Baking’s Autumn Chronicles: Entry #5 – Welcoming a Brand -New Star: The Mini Pumpkin Tart!

Welcoming a Brand-New Star: The Mini Pumpkin Tart!

Our autumn chronicles have been a journey filled with warmth, vibrant colors, and aromatic flavors. With each blog in this series, we’ve shared with you our love and passion for the season, unveiling treasures from our fall-inspired menu. As we share our fifth entry, we’re super excited to introduce a brand-new addition to our menu – the delightful 2-inch Mini Pumpkin Tart!

A Masterful Blend of Taste and Craftsmanship

Every bite of these little tarts will have you falling for autumn all over again!

• Buttery Shortbread Crust: Crafted with care and precision, the crust tantalizes your taste buds with its rich, buttery notes. Its modern design is a treat for both the palate and the eyes.
• Luscious Pumpkin Bavarian Cream: Velvety, mousse-like texture brimming with rich pumpkin, harmoniously blended with warm autumn spices.
• Whipped Cream: The tart’s luxuriousness is amplified by airy whipped cream, which provides a delightful contrast in both texture and taste, balancing the earthy pumpkin filling perfectly.
• A Symphony of Spices: Each tart is lightly dusted with a curated blend of autumn spices – cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. The resulting aroma and flavor are, in a word, enchanting.

Perfect Anytime, Anywhere

Whether it’s a quiet evening with a book, a festive fall-i-bration, or a mid-afternoon craving, our Mini Pumpkin Tarts stand ready as your delicious answer. Presented in a set of 20, these tarts are perfect for sharing or indulging all by yourself!

Available Now for All

At Marsee Baking, we’re driven by the joy of spreading smiles through our culinary creations. For our wholesale partners, our Mini Pumpkin Tarts await your next order. If you’re a dessert lover in the Portland area, jump into our extensive menu full of tantalizing treats, including these superb tarts. Each offering is a seasonal culinary adventure,  just waiting to be explored!

Join Us in Our Celebration of Autumn

Autumn is a season of change, warmth, and nostalgia. With our Mini Pumpkin Tarts, we invite you to create new memories while reminiscing the old. Dive into this season with us, one tart, one blog, and one flavor at a time.

Sharing our love of autumn,

The Marsee Baking Team

13 Sep A Love Letter from Marsee Baking: The Tale of Our Legendary Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Our Legendary Pumpkin Spice Cookies

As the amber leaves begin their dance and the crispness of fall whispers in the air, our thoughts always turn to one of our most cherished creations: our Pumpkin Spice Cookies. Ever since Marsee Baking lit its first oven in 1993, these cookies have been cherished as an exclusive annual holiday treat, captivating hearts and palates. To the passionately devoted followers who eagerly await the return of our Pumpkin Spice Cookies, these treats symbolize the splendid arrival of fall!

Our Signature Blend

The magic of these cookies doesn’t just reside in their 30-year-old reputation, but in the harmonious blend of ingredients that we’ve meticulously perfected:

• Pumpkin: More than just an ingredient, it’s the essence of fall itself. This provides our cookie with its signature soft texture and genuine pumpkin flavor.
• Currants: These little bursts of sweetness contrast with the rich pumpkin, creating a tangy richness in every bite.
• Walnuts: Their earthy crunch beautifully contrasts the softness of the cookie, adding a satisfying texture and depth.
• Spices: Our special trio of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice embodies the soul of autumn, infusing the cookies with their signature warmth.
• Brown Sugar and Butter: This dynamic duo gives our cookies their caramelized undertone, and when combined with our unique baking technique, the result is nothing short of perfection.

To crown it all, our signature touch – a drizzle of browned butter sugar glaze – ensures each cookie is not just a treat, but an experience.

Our Legacy in Every Bite

While our select ingredients form the foundation of our cookies, it’s the meticulously honed and cherished exclusive baking techniques that truly perfect them. These methods, nurtured and perfected since our inception, transform these humble ingredients into the culinary masterpiece that is our Pumpkin Spice Cookie. Our unwavering dedication to artisanal practices and unmatched quality has earned us our distinct reputation as the premier bakery in the Pacific Northwest!

Join Our Time-Honored Tradition

For those who have been part of our journey from the beginning, these cookies are a taste of nostalgia and warmth that gives us one more reason to eagerly anticipate the fall season and everything that comes with it. And for newcomers, get ready for a delightful new discovery that will become a part of your cherished fall traditions.

As autumn rolls in, we warmly invite all our patrons, whether you’ve been with us from the start or are just discovering our sweet delights, to enjoy the magic of our Pumpkin Spice Cookies. Delight in the depth of flavors and textures that put the “cozy” in the fall season. And remember, these cookies have been a favorite since Marsee Baking’s debut in 1993. They truly are a timeless delight!

Warmly,

The Marsee Family

07 Sep Caramel and Pumpkin: A Heavenly Match

At Marsee Baking, each and every creation is a harmonious and intentional blend of tradition and taste. Our Caramel Pumpkin Cake is no exception. Handcrafted with utmost care, it embodies our passion for timeless flavors and innovative baking. In the mood for a bit of a history lesson?

The Buttery Richness of Caramel

Caramel, from the Spanish “caramelo,” is created by melting sugar at a high temperature until it turns a deep amber color. This simple yet divine concoction has origins that can be traced back centuries. While sugar itself was a luxury item in ancient civilizations, its use in cooking and baking became more prevalent during medieval times.

By the 17th and 18th centuries, sugar became more accessible in Europe, leading to an explosion of sweet culinary innovations, one of which was caramel. The French, in particular, elevated caramel to an art form, incorporating it into numerous pastries, desserts, and candies.

But caramel wasn’t limited to Europe. Thankfully, it made its way to the Americas where new twists on caramel desserts emerged in every region, each reflecting unique local flavors and ingredients.

Pumpkin Elevated to New Heights

Before pumpkin-spiced everything became a sensation, pumpkins had deep roots in the culinary history of the Americas. Native Americans utilized it in versatile and inventive ways, including roasting, boiling, and even converting it into flour. As European settlers arrived and embraced this New World wonder, the humble pumpkin began its divine transformation.

One of the earliest known recipes incorporating pumpkin in colonial America is for a pumpkin pie-like dish. Instead of a traditional pie, however, early settlers would hollow out pumpkins, fill them with milk, honey, and spices, and bake them in hot ashes. This method was the beginning of the road that eventually lead to the pumpkin pies we know and love today.

Caramel and Pumpkin Together; a Match Made in Heaven

With the blending of cultures, traditions, and techniques, it was almost inevitable that caramel and pumpkin would meet and fall in love! When caramel’s luscious sweetness joins pumpkin’s hearty warmth, magic happens.

It’s not simply a delightful treat for your taste buds; it’s also a joining of continents and cultures; and a culmination of centuries of culinary artistry and innovation. Imagine countless chefs and home bakers from centuries past, who poured their hearts into experimenting, refining, and most importantly, sharing their discoveries with the world!

Our Fall Menu: Embracing the Cozy Vibes of the Season

Even though we’ll miss the sunny days of summer, we at Marsee Baking are excited to roll out the cozy vibes of fall with our new fall menu. Our Caramel Pumpkin cake comes in two sizes, 6 inch and 9 inch. Each bite is filled with the earthy tones of pumpkin, the buttery richness of caramel, and hints of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s all about comfort, nostalgia and the simple joys of the season!

Warmly,

The Marsee Team

29 Aug The Ultimate Fall Delight: our Caramel Pumpkin Cake

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, the unmistakable essence of fall begins to permeate every corner of our world. And yes, we love to take in the colors, the aromas, and the cool breezes that come with fall, but let’s be real: autumnal desserts steal the show.

Drum roll please…introducing our Caramel Pumpkin Cake! It’s everything we love about fall, baked to perfection.

1. From Scratch, With Love:

There’s something deeply satisfying about a cake made from scratch. No pre-made mixes or shortcuts, just pure, old-fashioned baking magic. We combine rich spices like cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg with real pumpkin to create a taste that is authentically and delightfully oh-so-fall.

2. Decadent Caramel Buttercream:

What better way to compliment the spiciness of a pumpkin cake than with the sweetness of caramel? Our made-from-scratch buttercream is a perfect blend of cream cheese, butter, sugar, and divine small-batch caramel. Our delectable buttercream is layered in the middle and covers the top of the cake to invoke dreaminess in every bite.

3. A Delicate, Artful Finish:

Since we’re on this delightful cake journey, let’s talk about a feast for your eyes as well. The sides of the cake are covered with shaved white chocolate, which not only adds an extra layer of taste but also a delightful texture. The final finish is hand-crafted rosettes, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and pure caramel to complete the perfect fall mood.

Good News for our Valued Customers:

Beginning September 6th with our new fall menu, these cakes are available both to our wholesale and our esteemed Portland retail customers in 6 inch or 9 inch sizes. It’s not just a dessert, it’s a tradition waiting to be started.

Get ready to embrace the good feels of the season with a cake that truly captures the essence of fall. Order your cake, invite your crew, and have a fall-i-bration!

Warmly,

The Marsee Team

22 Aug Fall is coming and so is our fall menu!

Welcoming Autumn: Our New Fall Flavors at Marsee Baking

Autumn is swiftly approaching, and here at Marsee, we’ve been bustling with excitement and inspiration! Each season, we aim to mirror nature’s palate, and this fall promises a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation in our bakery delights.

Crafting Our Fall Line-Up

Our journey began by seeking inspiration from a medley of autumn favorites: the refreshing zest of pear cranberry, the classic warmth of pumpkin, the creamy indulgence of eggnog, and the delightful combination of chocolate orange. Our commitment to local, fresh ingredients ensures that each flavor profile will truly embody the essence of the season.

Variety is the Spice of Fall

Our new flavors will be showcased across a broad spectrum of our products. From cakes, yule logs, tarts, and cheesecakes to cookies, pastries, and more, we’ve infused the season’s best into every bite.

A Glimpse of Our Autumn Delights

Here’s a little teaser:

1. Golden Hues: A pumpkin-inspired creation with a fall classic: caramel.
2. Fruity Fusion: A tart that combines the zesty magic of pear and cranberry.
3. Winter Warmth: Dive into the creamy dreaminess of an eggnog delight.
4. Citrus and Cocoa: Experience the charm of chocolate and orange, a match made in heaven.

We are set to launch our fall collection on September 6th. Be sure to follow our social media for beautiful images that are sure to make you welcome the fall season!

Exciting News! In the coming weeks, our future blog posts will individually spotlight each item from our fall menu, unraveling the story and craft behind them.

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait for you to explore the rich tapestry of flavors this season brings.

Warmly,

The Marsee Team