3 ray layer cake Recipes

flour, granulated sugar , plus, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, softened, unsalted butter, softened, eggs , plus, egg yolks, heavy cream , plus, heavy cream, unsweetened applesauce, pure vanilla extract, crisp apples , such as gala, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise (about 1 lb), sugar, store-bought caramel sauce

fresh ricotta or fresh sheep s milk ricotta, whole milk, chopped thyme leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, firm zucchini, shredded or finely chopped, red chile pepper, finely chopped or very thinly sliced, roasted sweet red pepper, chopped, scallions, whites and greens, chopped, eggs, lightly beaten, parmigiano-reggiano , for shaving, baby arugula leaves