Simple yet indulgent, this New York-Style Crumb Cake features a thick, satisfying layer of cinnamon-brown sugar topping that perfectly complements the light and tender vanilla cake beneath it.
When I was a kid, I used to eat brown sugar by the spoonful….
Moist and deeply spiced, this Old Fashioned Gingerbread recipe delivers comfort food at its best.
When the weather turns cooler, nothing beats a generous square of good old fashioned gingerbread. With a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle hot lemon sauce, the warm spices and earthy molasses richness of this classic American quick bread make it a superb fall treat….
Rich and luscious, this Bittersweet Chocolate Cheesecake delivers big flavor in pint-size packaging. With its crisp chocolate cookie crust, smooth chocolate cheesecake filling, and decadent ganache topping, this dessert will delight both chocolate and cheesecake lovers.
After my daughter Eliza helped me develop a dainty 6-inch Vanilla Raspberry Cheesecake, I decided I needed more cheesecake in my life. Eliza suggested that chocolate cheesecake should be next on our list, and I had to agree with her….
Smooth and indulgent, this Vanilla Raspberry Cheesecake hides a surprise layer of tart raspberry filling in the center. Decorative heart embellishments add flair to this petite, delicious cheesecake.
We didn’t go on vacation for Spring Break this year, so my kids made lists of activities to fill our week. As the days went by, we checked off things like going to beach, visiting the Exploratorium, riding our bikes, and watching movies….
Sweet, nutty cake layers interspersed with a decadent ganache come together in this peanut butter cake with chocolate ganache. Indulgent and flavorful, this cake is a peanut butter lover’s dream.
My kids both love to bake, which should surprise no one at all….
Simple and elegant, this raspberry chocolate layer cake blends rich, decadent chocolate with tart, sweet raspberries. Raspberry liqueur adds a fruity backdrop to the chocolate cake layers, while raspberry jam and raspberry buttercream add bright sweetness.
My sweet, lovely grandmother turned 102 this month. 102! We celebrated with a raspberry chocolate layer cake almost as sweet and pretty as she is….
This rustic cake combines all the elements of a fancy Black Forest Cake — chocolate cake, cherries, whipped cream, and a healthy dose of kirsch — in the simplest form.
If your vision of black forest cake happens to involve Maraschino cherries, this particular take on the genre is not for you. Fresh Bing cherries, full of bright sweetness, make this simple black forest cake a perfect summer dessert. With its easy preparation, no fuss presentation, and chocolate-fruit indulgence, this layer cake is a serious winner.
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This scratch Angel Food Cake recipe yields a lighter, more delicate cake than one mixed from a box. Topped with rich chocolate frosting, this sweet, airy dessert tastes heavenly.
Baking angel food cake from scratch has always seemed totally crazy to me. Every time I think about baking one, I peek at a recipe and decide against it. Why? For the simple reason that an angel food cake requires one dozen egg whites to bake….
