Dessert

An American institution draped in bittersweet chocolate, the Boston cream pie is a cake with a curious name.

With a creamy chocolate filling and big swooshes of homemade whipped cream, this classic recipe is welcome at any party.

This bean pie, which relies largely on pantry ingredients, has a lovely custard filling consisting of drained canned navy beans that are processed until smooth.

This ultimate pairing of chocolate and orange features a soft, chocolaty brownie-like layer, a ripple of tart orange marmalade, and a sweet crumb topping.

This loaf cake has all the taste and texture of a classic Italian rainbow cookie but is much easier to prepare and in a thrilling scale.

Transform a sheet of puff pastry and a bowl of sugar into these stunning holiday cookies.

This easy recipe for homemade pecan pie is loaded with nuts and gets a little verve courtesy of orange zest.

With glacéed fruit, spices, and no small amount of rum, this elegant fruitcake recipe is no joke.

This swirled, cinnamon-spiced fall dessert is a total showstopper.

Ever wondered what is in pumpkin pie spice? Spoiler: You’ve probably got all the ingredients in your cupboard.

These German-style cookies, which have a unique melt-in-your-mouth texture thanks to the addition of potato starch—a game-changer for cookies.

This Gourmet classic makes a perfectly spiced pumpkin pie with a flaky, buttery crust.

This ginger-stout cake from famed pastry chef Claudia Fleming gets generous layers of buttermilk frosting, with the sides of the cake left au naturel.