by Nina Simonds
from Spices of Life
(Knopf, 2005)
Serves 10 to 12
My Aunt Pauline used to bake this traditional Jewish cake for special occasions. It’s commonly served at the meal following Yom Kippur or Shavuot, two holidays …

by Judith Sutton
from Sweet Gratitude: Delicious Ways to Bake a Thank-You For the Really Important People in Your Life
(Artisan, 2005)
Makes 24 cupcakes
Cupcakes aren’t just for kids — grown-ups are especially fond of these orange-scented little …

by Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage
from Chocolate Obsession
(Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2005)
Makes 12 cupcakes
These tender cupcakes scented with vanilla are topped with a rich truffle filling, so chocolate lovers can have their cake and chocolate, …

by Sara Perry
from Holiday Baking
(Chronicle, 2005)
Makes one 9-inch layer cake, serving 14 to 16
To my way of thinking, behind every memorable holiday meal, there’s a great cake — the kind that looks so grand and …

by Bill Granger
from Bills Open Kitchen
(William Morrow, 2005)
Makes one 9-inch cake
Lime and coconut is a classic tropical combination that down-under chef Bill Granger capitalizes on in this cake. Then for good measure, he goes over …

by Bob and Melinda Blanchard
from Cook What You Love
(Clarkson Potter, 2005)
Serves 4
We have many fond memories of our old-fashioned icebox cakes covered with whipped cream. The original recipe has appeared for years on the package …

by Nancy Oakes and Pamela Mazzola with Lisa Weiss
from Boulevard
(Ten Speed Press, 2005)
Serves 8
We’re delighted by the slightly retro idea of cherries jubilee, which we’ve updated and refreshed to take advantage of gorgeous California Bing …

by Lisa Yockelson
from Chocolate Chocolate
(Wiley, 2005)
Makes one 3-layer 9-inch cake equaling 12 slices
This layer cake maximizes the flavor of chocolate. The combination of its rounded buttery flavor and seriously unrivaled moistness is what makes it …

by Bill Granger
from Bills Food
(William Morrow, 2005)
Serves 4
These individual-sized chocolate cakes puff up during baking to form a light sponge top. Deeper down, sponge gives way to moist, steamed pudding and, at the very bottom …

by May Bsisu
from The Arab Table
(William Morrow, 2005)
Serves 8
My boys’ grade school in London celebrated the diversity of the student body with an annual International Day. The children wore their country’s traditional dress, performed dances, …

by Allysa Torey
from More from Magnolia
(Simon & Schuster, 2004)
Makes one 10-inch cheesecake
This cheesecake has been a huge success at the bakery since its introduction. It is a lovely dessert for an autumn dinner party. I …