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A from-scratch cake layered with brown sugar flavor, whipped egg whites for lightness, a gelatin-stabilized buttercream, and a quick stovetop butterscotch sauce. Yields one 9-inch three-layer cake.
Build a tall, four-layer chocolate hazelnut cake with pink buttercream, marzipan decorations, and optional sprinkles — a project worth the effort for a celebration.
These light vanilla cupcakes get a dramatic finish from a billowy, sweet meringue frosting that pipes beautifully.
A tender orange pound cake made with sour cream and finished with a buttery blood orange curd. This Bundt-style dessert has become a favorite among family and friends in South Carolina, and the optional citrus slices make it look as good as it tastes.
A smooth, creamy baked cheesecake that can be fully assembled ahead of time: the tangy cranberry topping can be cooked the day before and chilled overnight alongside the cake. The fruit's bright acidity balances the rich filling.
A sour cream Bundt cake that brings together cranberries, orange zest, and freshly grated ginger, finished with a thick honey and vanilla bean glaze and topped with frosted cranberries for a sweet-tart accent. The batter includes whole cranberries for a moist, flavorful crumb.
A pie-focused diner began experimenting with cakes, and its Black Forest cake—layered with chocolate, cherries, and silky buttercream—now often sells out within an hour. Here's how to make it at home.
A chocolate layer cake with pureed beets for an earthy depth, cocoa that’s bloomed in boiling water, and a cream cheese frosting. Molly notes that even people who dislike beets tend to enjoy this combination—kids get chocolate, parents get a stealthy vegetable, and the result is a uniquely delicious cake.
If you enjoy the chocolate-and-peanut-butter pairing found in buckeye candies, this bundt cake offers a crowd-friendly way to enjoy those flavors. A peanut butter cheesecake layer is hidden inside a chocolate cake, and a semisweet chocolate glaze finishes it off. The cake can be baked and glazed a day or two in advance and kept refrigerated.
Turn classic confetti cupcakes into a Halloween treat by folding festive sprinkles into the batter and adding a crunchy topping. Flat or long sprinkles work best; round nonpareils or sanding sugar will melt and bleed into the batter.
Golden pan-fried potato patties tinted yellow with achiote and spiced with cumin, each one holding a melted cheese center. They come to the table with a creamy, savory peanut sauce and a fresh tomato and red onion salad — a trio that balances richness with brightness in every bite.
A buttery vanilla cake gets a refreshing peppermint twist and is crowned with edible Christmas trees made from sugar cones, chocolate frosting, and red-and-green M&M’S. The finished dessert, lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar, makes a showstopping holiday centerpiece.
Molly first encountered gooey butter cake while visiting a close high school friend in St. Louis, the city where the dessert originated. Although it's typically made from a boxed mix, Molly prefers her own quick vanilla cake recipe and then coats the gooey portions in nonpareils for a fun touch. The cream cheese and lemon in the recipe balance the butter and keep the cake from becoming excessively sweet and rich.
A tender brown sugar cake gets a crunchy, chocolatey crumble and a glossy ganache finish for a playful dessert.
Create a festive three-layer cake dotted with rainbow sprinkles and finished with a silky Swiss meringue buttercream—ideal for birthdays or any gathering that calls for a showpiece dessert.
Two boxes of white cake mix, a marshmallow-based horn, and a handful of colorful sweets are enough to build a friendly unicorn cake. Short on time? Swap the homemade buttercream for ready-made white frosting.
