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Cake

Sandkage (Rose Pound Cake)

Almonds keep this sandkage super moist, so it is great for a day after, especially dunked in coffee.

King Cake

Making your own king cake from scratch takes time and patience, but the rewards outweigh the challenges. 

Gâteau Nantais

This astonishingly moist and fragrant almond cake infused with rum and vanilla is crowned by a white glaze that crackles as the spoon digs in.

Hands-Off Panettone

Our best panettone recipe, adapted from baker Jim Lahey, employs a long rise for a festive and flavorful holiday bread without much work.

The Best Thanksgiving Pie Is Actually a Cheesecake

They’re foolproof, easy to make ahead of time, and perfect for carrying all of those fall flavors.

Mont-Blanc

A heavenly mix of textures—crunchy, airy, creamy—meets the nutty flavor of chestnuts in the Mont-Blanc.

Ricotta, Blueberry, and Fig Pound Cake

Freeze-dried blueberries sweeten this ricotta-enriched loaf cake.

Kransekake (Wreath Cake)

There is nothing quite like this Scandinavian-style cake tower. For Christmas, the Kransekake is decorated to look like a Christmas tree.

Black Cake

This fruitcake-like dessert is finished with generous dose of dark rum.

The Best Substitutes for Cake Flour and Self-Rising Flour

Don’t skip a recipe just because it calls for special flour.

Chocolate Doberge Cake

This rich chocolate Doberge cake layers light sponge with chocolate pudding and vanilla buttercream.

Gâteau Basque

Simple in concept (if not in execution) and not too sweet, this sturdy gâteau Basque is suitable for any occasion or time of the day.

Esterházy Schnitten (Hazelnut-­Vanilla Layer Cake)

The variations of this Hungarian cake are endless, but this one is made with ground hazelnuts lightened with meringue.

Banish Dry Cake With This Easy Pastry Chef Trick

This simple technique adds moisture and flavor to your cakes—and helps them last longer.

Gâteau Chocolat-Menthe (Chocolate-Mint Cake)

The quality and freshness of the mint is key to this chocolate-mint cake recipe.

Marguerite Cassis

Crème de cassis Chantilly takes the place of classic buttercream in this marguerite cake recipe.

Gâteau au Yaourt Pour le Dîner (Dinner Party–Worthy Yogurt Cake)

Grand Marnier soaking syrup and a rum glaze turn a childhood favorite yogurt cake into a dinner party classic.

Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding

For this fall dessert, you’ll give your apple cake a luscious drizzle of toffee sauce.

Dr. Bird Cake

Also known as the hummingbird cake, this sweet and spiced cake originated in Jamaica.
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