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Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake

May 18, 2012 by

Sweet as nectar. That’s what we think of this Southern classic that’s a ridiculously rich, sweet stack of pineapple, coconut, bananas, and pecans aplenty.

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  • 25 M
  • 1 H
  • 13
Iced Berry Cake

Iced Berry Cake

May 11, 2012 by

This hardly decorous dessert is likely to make a colossal mess that will haunt your kitchen for weeks. But tell us it isn’t worth it.

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  • 30 M
  • 30 M
  • 10
Mommom’s Chocolate Bourbon-Spiked Banana Bread

Mommom’s Chocolate Bourbon-Spiked Banana Bread

May 10, 2012 by

No matter what its title, this little life-changer of a recipe isn’t quite Mommom’s, er, your grandma’s banana bread. It’s better.

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  • 25 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 14
Melting Chocolate

Melting Chocolate

May 10, 2012 by

Yes, we know, you already understand how to melt chocolate. Or think you do. Here, an extra technique or two. Just in case.

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  • 5 M
  • 15 M
  • 6
Chocolate Pots de Crème

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Apr 27, 2012 by

One recipe, two potential outcomes. It all depends on the chocolate. Bittersweet and truffle-like? Or semi-sweet and pudding-esque?

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  • 25 M
  • 7 H
  • 12
Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Apr 13, 2012 by

We’re hearing rumors that this all-natural rendition of the classic surpasses all others. And it’s not just kids who’re saying that. See for yourself, grown ups.

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  • 45 M
  • 1 H, 20 M
  • 16
Coconut Angel Food Cake

Coconut Angel Food Cake

Mar 30, 2012 by

Not just the stuff of sweet memories, angel food cake is still in fashion–and still fashionably simple to whip up. Truly heaven sent.

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  • 45 M
  • 1 H, 35 M
  • 16
Ricotta Cheesecake from Rome’s Jewish Quarter

Ricotta Cheesecake from Rome’s Jewish Quarter

Mar 23, 2012 by

This is prettier and more puddinglike than we’re accustomed to in a cheesecake. But no complaints here. None whatsoever.

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  • 20 M
  • 1 H
  • 20
Angel White Icing

Angel White Icing

Mar 22, 2012 by

Never before has a cake been smothered in such cloudlike perfection, er, confection as this billowy white icing and its graceful swoop and swirls.

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  • 25 M
  • 35 M
  • 0
Rose’s Favorite Flaky & Tender Pie Crust

Rose’s Favorite Flaky & Tender Pie Crust

Mar 20, 2012 by

Rose Levy Beranbaum shares her recipe for easy, tender, flaky, cream cheese pie pastry. You’re welcome.

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  • 15 M
  • 1 H
  • 0
Black Coffee Ice Cream

Black Coffee Ice Cream

Mar 16, 2012 by

Know how every once in a while you taste something that’s so insanely satiating that a single spoonful pretty much satisfies? Nah, neither do we. Pass the ice cream, please.

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  • 35 M
  • 12
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Vanilla Stout Buttercream

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Vanilla Stout Buttercream

Mar 12, 2012 by

Cupcakes may not seem like the manliest of desserts…with the exception of this recipe, seeing as it mandates a beer run.

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  • 30 M
  • 1 H, 15 M
  • 9
Tom Aikens’ Chocolate Crepes

Tom Aikens’ Chocolate Crepes

Mar 09, 2012 by

French-y but not at all fuss-y, these superbly chocolate-y crepes satiate a certain je ne sais quoi come morning, noon, or night.

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  • 30 M
  • 45 M
  • 5
Pate Brisee

Pate Brisee

Feb 29, 2012 by

Grandmothers tend to know a thing or three about pastry. Flakey, tender, buttery pastry. Witness this world-renowned chef’s recipe from his trusted grand-mère.

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  • 15 M
  • 2 H
  • 0
Basic White Cake

Basic White Cake

Feb 20, 2012 by

We beg to differ with the name of this fetching creation, as it’s far too easy to mistake “basic” for “blah.” Far more fitting, we think, is “best white cake.”

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  • 45 M
  • 16
Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

Feb 10, 2012 by

Sure, you could say it with flowers. Although if novelty is what you’re after, a bouquet isn’t exactly the answer. These sweet little somethings, on the other hand…

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  • 15 M
  • 30 M
  • 23
Vegan Chocolate Cake

Vegan Chocolate Cake

Feb 07, 2012 by

Yup. It’s vegan. It’s also chocolate through and through. Dare you to guess which of these traits is inspiring both omnivores and vegans alike to swoon.

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  • 20 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 13
Monster Chocolate M&M Cookies

Monster Chocolate M&M Cookies

Feb 03, 2012 by

These chocolatey sensations–with their crisp edges and chewy centers–are monstrous in size as well as their lineup of kooky ingredients.

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  • 20 M
  • 1 H
  • 10
Maple Syrup Snow

Maple Syrup Snow

Jan 21, 2012 by

Embrace your inner Laura Ingalls Wilder with this quaint, toffee-like sweet. Its provenance may be outdated, but its appeal transcends time.

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  • 35 M
  • 45 M
  • 23
Satsuma Orange Cake

Satsuma Orange Cake

Jan 20, 2012 by

Looks like an upside-down cake. Tastes like an upside-down cake. Yet this cake couldn’t be more right-side up, with no scary moment of wrecking, er, reckoning.

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  • 30 M
  • 1 H, 30 M
  • 16