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Arabian Date Cake

Arabian Date Cake

February 21, 2005 4 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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This cake from Saudia Arabia, exploding with dates and topped with a caramel glaze that’s bubbled under the broiler, is perfect warm or at room temp.

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Pecan Crust

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Pecan Crust

November 2, 2004 3 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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Creamy pumpkin puree flavors this winning cheesecake. The crust, made from crushed gingersnaps and ground pecans, give the cake a distinctive snap of taste.

Pink Sno Balls

Pink Sno Balls

July 10, 2004 4 Comments posted by David Leite  
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Like Hostess Sno Balls, these sno balls are made of chocolate cake, filled and coated with meringue frosting and dressed in a fuzzy coat of pink coconut.

Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake with Chocolate Glaze

Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake with Chocolate Glaze

July 4, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by David Lebovitz  
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No typo in this title, it’s a sauerkraut cake with chocolate – a fine dessert. In this mellow relationship, the chocolate tempers the bite of sauerkraut.

Blueberry Betty

Blueberry Betty

April 24, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Nothing but the classic betty here, with blueberries, fresh creamery butter, and heavy cream. The only unorthodox, but welcome ingredient: rich brioche.

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

April 23, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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These vanilla-bean cupcakes are a personal cake. They say ‘just for you.’ They’re mini cakes-to-go with its own wrapper.

Thankful Butterscotch Cake

Thankful Butterscotch Cake

April 23, 2004 9 Comments posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Nine thin layers of cake are sandwiched between butterscotch to form this beauty, then it’s smothered in more butterscotch. An ideal Thanksgiving cake.

Rose Pistola Chocolate Budino Cake

Rose Pistola Chocolate Budino Cake

April 23, 2004 1 Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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A dark pudding-like chocolate cake flavored with espresso and hazelnut liqueur and studded with chopped hazelnuts is topped with a bittersweet chocolate glaze.

Pistachio Cake

Pistachio Cake

April 23, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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This pistachio cake is a cinch to make, and the combination of pistachio and lemon makes it a winner for breakfast, tea, or dessert.

Pecan and Carrot Cake Roll

Pecan and Carrot Cake Roll

April 23, 2004 1 Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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A sheet of carrot cake filled is slathered with cream cheese frosting, sprinkled with candied pecans, then rolled up, jelly-roll style. A new twist.

Mississippi Mud Cake

Mississippi Mud Cake

April 22, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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An ooey, gooey chocolate cake filled with chocolate and chopped pecans is topped with an equally oozing layer of buttery sweet goodness.

Chocolate Mocha Cake with Irish Whiskey

Chocolate Mocha Cake with Irish Whiskey

April 21, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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A dark coffee-chocolate cake is covered with a thick, oozing chocolate icing laced with Irish whiskey. A decadent, grown-up recipe ideal for birthdays.

Almond Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote

Almond Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote

April 19, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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A gorgeous dessert, this almond cake has a rich, buttery flavor and toasted almond topping. Serve with strawberry-rhubarb compote or seasonal fruit.

Black-Bottom Cupcakes

Black-Bottom Cupcakes

April 1, 2004 2 Comments posted by David Lebovitz  
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These chocolate, deep-red devil’s food cupcakes are filled with an irresistible dollop of creamy cheesecake. Just want the kid in each of us craves.

Barefoot Contessa Baba au Rhum

Barefoot Contessa Baba au Rhum

January 10, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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This classic French dessert is an eggy cake that’s studded with currant, soaked with a vanilla-rum sauce and brushed with an apricot glaze.

Devil’s Food Cake with Seven-Minute Icing and Coconut

Devil’s Food Cake with Seven-Minute Icing and Coconut

January 6, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Three layers of dark chocolate cake are filling and surrounded by a seven-minute frosting. The finish: sweetened coconut. This is a perfect birthday cake.

Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze

Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze

November 21, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This Southern cake is bursting with fresh apple and spices, while the crunch of pecan adds the right bite. The caramel sauce makes it an over-the-moon dessert.

Super-Moist Apple Cake

Super-Moist Apple Cake

September 23, 2003 2 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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What makes this delicious apple cake so moist, besides the apples themselves, is a swirl of cream that’s poured on top and baked right in.

Fresh-Ginger Gingerbread with Soft Cream

Fresh-Ginger Gingerbread with Soft Cream

September 1, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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There’s nothing like fresh spicy gingerbread. This gingerbread cake is made with grated and ground ginger, cloves, and cinnamon for a rounded taste.

Honey Walnut Cake

Honey Walnut Cake

July 15, 2003 1 Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Sweet wildflower honey, toasted walnuts, orange zest, and vanilla flavor this light, homey cake. Serve it with coffee, as a dessert, or an afternoon snack.

Three-Layer Walnut Torte with Whipped Cream

Three-Layer Walnut Torte with Whipped Cream

July 2, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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This walnut torte comes in three layers and is filled and frosted with a light whipped cream. Breadcrumbs lend lightness, and walnuts and cloves, flavor.

Espresso Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Ganache and White Chocolate Frosting

Espresso Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Ganache and White Chocolate Frosting

July 1, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Decadent is the only way to describe these cupcakes. The rich, mocha cake is filled with even richer chocolate cream, then topped with white chocolate frosting.

Lavender Trust Cupcakes

Lavender Trust Cupcakes

June 1, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Buttery cupcakes made with lavender sugar are topped with a violet-colored icing and decorated with tiny sprigs of lavender. A delightful summer dessert.

Barefoot Contessa Orange Chocolate Chunk Cake

Barefoot Contessa Orange Chocolate Chunk Cake

May 25, 2003 3 Comments posted by David Leite  
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The combination of tart, citrusy orange with sweet chocolate in this cake was a big hit at the Barefoot Contessa. And we’re sure it’ll be with you, too.

Apricot Pound Cake

Apricot Pound Cake

May 19, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Flo Braker  
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This luscious, buttery-flavored pound cake is scented with vanilla, almond, lemon, and orange. An apricot filling puts it over the top.

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