Cake
Sandkage (Rose Pound Cake)
Almonds keep this sandkage super moist, so it is great for a day after, especially dunked in coffee.
By Trine Hahnemann
King Cake
Making your own king cake from scratch takes time and patience, but the rewards outweigh the challenges.
By Kim Dejan and Megan Braden-Perry
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.
By Clotilde Dusoulier
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23 Christmas Cakes That Bring the Holiday Cheer
Pop one of these cakes in the oven to make your tree-trimming experience even more festive.
By Julia Price Baron and The Editors of Epicurious
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.
By Jim Lahey
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.
By Anna Hezel
Mont-Blanc
A heavenly mix of textures—crunchy, airy, creamy—meets the nutty flavor of chestnuts in the Mont-Blanc.
By Clotilde Dusoulier
Ricotta, Blueberry, and Fig Pound Cake
Freeze-dried blueberries sweeten this ricotta-enriched loaf cake.
By Brian Levy
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.
By Krystina Castella
The Best Substitutes for Cake Flour and Self-Rising Flour
Don’t skip a recipe just because it calls for special flour.
By Kelly Vaughan and Sheela Prakash
Chocolate Doberge Cake
This rich chocolate Doberge cake layers light sponge with chocolate pudding and vanilla buttercream.
By Kelly Fields
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.
By Claire Saffitz
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.
By Michelle Polzine
Banish Dry Cake With This Easy Pastry Chef Trick
This simple technique adds moisture and flavor to your cakes—and helps them last longer.
By Nina Moskowitz
Gâteau Chocolat-Menthe (Chocolate-Mint Cake)
The quality and freshness of the mint is key to this chocolate-mint cake recipe.
By Aleksandra Crapanzano
Marguerite Cassis
Crème de cassis Chantilly takes the place of classic buttercream in this marguerite cake recipe.
By Aleksandra Crapanzano
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.
By Aleksandra Crapanzano
Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding
For this fall dessert, you’ll give your apple cake a luscious drizzle of toffee sauce.
By Stephanie Ganz
Dr. Bird Cake
Also known as the hummingbird cake, this sweet and spiced cake originated in Jamaica.
By Riaz Phillips