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Cherry Clafouti

Cherry Clafouti

Jun 21, 2011 by

A simple, old-style French dessert that’s as easy to toss together as it is to tie a scarf.

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  • 5 M
  • 45 M
  • 12
Blueberry Tea Cake

Blueberry Tea Cake

Jun 09, 2011 by

An irresistible tea cake that’s essentially dessert masquerading as breakfast, lunch, or pretty much any nosh time when you crave something sweet.

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  • 15 M
  • 1 H
  • 14
Coconut Cake

Coconut Cake

Apr 18, 2011 by

Flaunting an ever-practical, always-stunning, goes-with-anything white, this froufrou coconut cake livens up holidays, dinner parties, bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, and Tuesday nights.

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  • 25 M
  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 28
Homemade Twinkies

Homemade Twinkies

Apr 05, 2011 by

Just like the classic, these delicate sponge cakes are crammed to almost bursting with irresistibly sweet and creamy goodness.

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  • 50 M
  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 67
New York-Style Cheesecake

New York–Style Cheesecake

Mar 31, 2011 by

How do you define a true New York-style cheesecake? A sweet graham cracker crust cushioning a smooth, rich, moan-inducing filling with a lemony lilt. In other words, this recipe.

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  • 20 M
  • 2 H
  • 23
Blood Oranges Recipe

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake

Mar 07, 2011 by

Ah, blood orange olive oil cake. It’s moist, dense, and full of citrusy goodness. It makes a perfect ending to a meal or, even better, a great start to the day.

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  • 20 M
  • 1 H, 20 M
  • 17
Espresso Cake

Margaret’s Espresso Cake

Dec 28, 2010 by

Rich, robustly flavored, and rousing in the way only espresso can be, this is the ne plus ultra of coffee cakes.

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  • 15 M
  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 32
Nutmeg Cake

Nutmeg Cake

Dec 10, 2010 by

This spice cake is soaked with rum syrup, making a lovely, albeit slightly boozy, gift when wrapped in parchment and tied with a bow.

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  • 15 M
  • 1 H
  • 19
Pumpkin Patch

Recipes from the Pumpkin Patch

Nov 01, 2010 by

The best pumpkin recipes have been gathered together in this all-in-one autumn collection for holiday eating and giving.

Chocolate Torte

Chocolate Torte

Oct 29, 2010 by

This stunning Southern belle and its dozen tiers—yup, count ‘em, 12—is astonishingly easy peasy to make thanks to a savvy cake-baking tactic.

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  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 2 H
  • 19
The Essential New York Times Cookbook

Purple Plum Torte

Oct 24, 2010 by

Say hello to the most requested recipe of the New York Times. This plum torte by Marian Burros appeared in the food section a total of twelve times. Translation: a real winner.

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  • 25 M
  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 27
The Essential New York Times Cookbook

David Eyre’s Pancake

Oct 24, 2010 by

Also called a Dutch baby, this pancake makes for a dramatic-looking breakfast and dessert. Baked in the oven, the pancake poufs up—toasty and high. Ahhh!

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  • 15 M
  • 35 M
  • 6
Portuguese Orange Olive-Oil Cake Recipe

Orange-Olive Oil Cake

Oct 11, 2010 by

This boldly flavored classic Portuguese cake with an unforgettable crumb smacks of citrus in a way that no other cake can. The secret? A fruity olive oil, winter oranges, and this recipe.

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  • 20 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 252
Chinese-Five-Spice Chocolate Chiffon Cake Recipe

Chinese Five-Spice Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Oct 08, 2010 by

Chinese five-spice powder adds sass to this chocolate chiffon cake. Oh, and the lappable drizzle of chocolate certainly doesn’t hurt.

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  • 45 M
  • 3 H, 55 M
  • 16
Drunken Apple Cake

Drunken Apple Cake | Kuchen Borracho

Sep 30, 2010 by

A boozy keeper of a cake, this recipe takes its title from a shot of rum, its compelling taste from ample butter, eggs, and cream, and its inimitable texture from layer after layer of apples.

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  • 30 M
  • 2 H
  • 60
Saint Phanourios’s Cake Recipe

Saint Phanourios’s Cake

Aug 25, 2010 by

Bake this cake in honor of Phanourious, the patron saint of lost objects, and you just might find something you never knew was missing.

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  • 25 M
  • 1 H, 10 M
  • 43
Red Eye Devil's Food Cake

Red Eye Devil’s Food Cake

Jul 29, 2010 by

This caffeinated incarnation of a classic comprises layers of cocoa-inflected cake and fudgy ganache that take their bittersweet jolt from a cup of joe.

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  • 50 M
  • 2 H, 30 M
  • 18
Pound of Chocolate Cake Recipe

Pound of Chocolate Cake

Jun 02, 2010 by

True to its name, this dense, brownie-like cake takes its allure from a full pound of chocolate. A hint of cocoa lends even more chocolatey complexity.

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  • 35 M
  • 2 H, 10 M
  • 12
Banana Rum Cheesecake Recipe

Banana Rum Cheesecake with Maple Rum Sauce

Apr 22, 2010 by

This banana rum cheesecake is as delicious as it is dairy-free and vegan. Rich and satiny, the cake get a dressing up from an earthy maple rum sauce.

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  • 1 H
  • 5 H, 30 M
  • 2
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

The Best Strawberry Shortcakes

Apr 22, 2010 by

Nothing heralds warm, muggy weather like strawberries. Here, the sweet berries are layered with whipped cream and piled high on cloud-like biscuits.

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  • 45 M
  • 1 H
  • 0
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