Bake from Scratch

Makes 1 (13x9-inch) cake If you like the iconic Southern layered hummingbird cake, then it’s impossible not to like its poke cake cousin: lightly caramelized pineapple sauce soaked into a fragrant banana cake crowned with tangy frosting. 3 cups (375

Makes 3 (5½x3½-inch) cakes In this coffee-laced take on a Latin American favorite, luscious mini pound cakes get soaked in the classic trinity of milks, with shots of espresso and coffee liqueur added in for good measure. Topped with meringue and a s

As much as I adore a lofty and beautifully decorated multilayer cake, these days, I’m far more likely to whip up an elegant single-layer bake for occasions where cake is deemed necessary. These one-layer cakes make cake-baking easier while still deli

Makes 1 (9-inch) cake This zesty poppy seed-speckled cake is just as at home on the breakfast table as it is served as the finale of an elegant dinner. A mix of whole milk and Meyer lemon juice gives it an unbelievably tender crumb while imbuing ever

Makes 1 (10-inch) cake This coffee cake gets its tender crumb from a rich sauce mixed into the batter, and a crunchy pecan streusel inside and baked on top creates an addictive crunch. ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted2 cups (440 grams) firml

Makes 1 (10-inch) cake roll Just like a Swiss roll, only bigger, better, and baked from scratch. Adorned with your favorite Easter candy pressed into the silky Chocolate Ganache, this is the roulade for the dedicated chocoholics. 3 large eggs (150 gr

Cotton Cheesecake 104 Crème Fraîche Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake 92 Orange-Anise Basque Cheesecake 108 Swedish Cheesecake 96 Chocolate Cream Roulade 89 Chocolate-Almond Poke Cake 22 Dark Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting 27 German Choco