Cakes
Cinnamon roll cake, hot fudge cake, and other bakes bring different crumb textures and finishes to this collection. Browse cakes for slicing, layering, or serving warm with a suitable accompaniment.
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Cake Fillings
Chocolate peanut butter mousse, strawberry cream, and apricot preparations offer different cake fillings. Choose a component for its flavor and texture, considering how it will sit between or inside the baked layers.
Cupcakes
Chocolate-chile cupcakes and green chile cornbread cupcakes offer distinctive flavors in an individual bake. These small cakes provide room for fillings and frostings to change the finished serving.
Frosting & Icing
Cream cheese icing, maple glaze, and other finishes bring sweetness and texture to a bake. These frostings and icings offer options to spread, pipe, or pour as the recipe directs.
In this collection
Elvis Presley’s Christmas Pound Cake — Janelle McComb’s Recipe
The true story of Janelle McComb’s Christmas pound cake for Elvis Presley, with the signature cold-oven method and a rich, buttery Southern recipe.
Audrey Hepburn’s Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream
A tender chocolate cake topped with softly whipped cream, inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s family memories.
Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
Soft, buttery vanilla cake swirled with ribbons of cinnamon and brown sugar, then finished warm with a silky cream cheese glaze. All the cozy flavor of homemade cinnamon…
Italian Love Cake
A luxurious chocolate cake with a creamy ricotta filling, taken to the next level. Replacing the standard water and oil with milk, espresso, and melted butter creates a…
Maple Cream Cheese Glaze with a Bourbon Kick
This glaze is pure decadence in drizzle form. Velvety cream cheese meets rich maple syrup for a sweet, earthy base that’s smooth and indulgent. A splash of bourbon…
Bittersweet Chocolate Torte with Chili Dust
This rich, flourless chocolate torte is a study in balance—deep, dark chocolate meets the subtle warmth of chili for a finish that’s bold yet refined. The torte’s dense,…
Peach Upside-Down Cake
This classic Peach Upside-Down Cake features a rich, golden sponge layered beneath a sticky, caramelized topping of ripe peaches. Baked to tender perfection, the fruit melts into a…
Pistachio & Cardamom Yellow Sponge Cake
This light and airy yellow sponge cake takes a delightful twist with the addition of roasted pistachios, cardamom, and a touch of almond extract. The pistachios bring a…
Pistachio Cardamom Tres Leches Cake
Tres leches cake meets Indian flavors in this twist on the classic. Soak a pistachio-enriched cake in sweet, spiced milk and spread with whipped cream topping. Ingredients For…
Cream Cheese Icing for Red Velvet Cake
This elevated cream cheese icing is a sophisticated take on the classic pairing with red velvet cake. It boasts a luxuriously smooth texture and complex flavor profile, achieved…
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