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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.

Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes

Chocolate-Orange Cupcakes

May 13, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Nothing says loving from the oven more than luscious orange-infused chocolate cupcakes. They’re topped with an intense bittersweet chocolate frosting.

Hazelnut Dacquoise

Hazelnut Dacquoise

May 2, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Layers of smooth coffee buttercream alternate with crunchy discs of hazelnut meringue that soften slightly when the cake is allowed to stand. Delicious.

Poppy Seed Cake

Poppy Seed Cake

April 23, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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This poppy seed cake is ultra-versatle. Frost it, fill it with preserves, or serve it toasted with butter. You can even make mini-poppy seed cakes.

Pistachio Cake

Pistachio Cake

April 23, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Flo Braker  
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Take just one bite of Flo Braker’s chocolate cake slathered in pistachio Bavarian cream frosting and we guarantee it will become your favorite dessert.

Pecan Torte with Bourbon Whipped Cream

Pecan Torte with Bourbon Whipped Cream

April 23, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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This almost flourless pecan torte is rich with pecans, eggs, and sugar. On top is a dollop of bourbon-spiked whipped cream. The torte is great with coffee.

Welsh Cakes

Welsh Cakes

April 22, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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The size of English muffins, these Welsh cakes are dense, slightly sweet, and packed with golden raisins. They’re perfect for breakfast or served with tea.

Sponge Cake with Rich Lemon Filling

Sponge Cake with Rich Lemon Filling

April 21, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This foolproof sponge cake is from Cook’s Illustrated. Besides being easy to make, it’s filled with a rich lemon filling and dusted with powder sugar.

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

October 10, 2001 4 Comments posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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This red velvet cake has a hint of cocoa and is dyed a deep red. The frosting is light and velvet smooth. Red velvet cake lovers, here is your cake.

Orange Marble Pound Cake

Orange Marble Pound Cake

August 23, 2001 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Rich swirls of dark chocolate run though this classic vanilla-orange Bundt cake. A sprinkling of powdered sugar give the pound cake a festive look.

Lady Baltimore Cake

Lady Baltimore Cake

June 21, 2001 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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A classic cake. Vanilla cake layers are slathered with a coconut-almond-oatmeal-cookie filling and frosted with meringue topped with cherries.

Barefoot Contessa Lemon Cake by Ina Garten

Barefoot Contessa Lemon Cake by Ina Garten

May 15, 2001 1 Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This pound cake from The Barefoot Contessa is delightfully tingly with lemon flavor and is the perfect mate for a dollop of homemade lemon curd.

Crustless Greek Cheesecake

Crustless Greek Cheesecake

April 21, 2001 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Greek cheese is smoothed into an orange, cinnamon, and vanilla base and the cheesecake is baked until golden and dense. This beauty is served slightly warm.

Grand Marnier Chocolate Cake with Shiny Icing

Grand Marnier Chocolate Cake with Shiny Icing

April 1, 2001 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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If you like biting into a dense, dark, deadly chocolate cake with equally sinful chocolate icing, this is the dessert for you.

“Dreams” Portuguese Doughnuts

“Dreams” Portuguese Doughnuts

May 10, 2000 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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Sonhos–Portuguese for dreams–are Portugal’s addictive doughnuts that are dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled in syrup. Caramel sauce is a good idea, too.

Sour Cream Mocha Cake

Sour Cream Mocha Cake

June 2, 1999 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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The incredibly moist mocha cake requires unsweetened chocolate, chocolate extract, and instant espresso, so it’s a very adult dessert.

Coconut Layer Cake

Coconut Layer Cake

April 21, 1999 3 Comments posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Layers of vanilla cake alternate with a coconut filling and the whole thing is slathered with a fluffy white icing. Crowning touch: A coating of coconut on top.

Molten Chocolate Cake

Molten Chocolate Cake

July 23, 1998 20 Comments posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Sometimes called a molten chocolate cake, this cake is bursting with chocolate flavor and hides a center of soft, warm chocolate that oozes at first bite.

Chiffon Cake With Lemon Icing

Chiffon Cake With Lemon Icing

April 21, 1997 1 Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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This chiffon cake with lemon icing, whose secret is vegetable oil, has been a favorite since it was created for the Brown Derby Restaurant in the ’20s.

Hazelnut and Almond Dacquoise

Hazelnut and Almond Dacquoise

April 21, 1995 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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For this dacquoise cake, crunchy-chewy discs of hazelnut-almond meringue are sandwiched between layers of coffee butter cream frosting. An elegant cake.

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