Cakes

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND OLIVE OIL CAKE

CHOCOLATE-ALMOND OLIVE OIL CAKE

Baked in the glorious Star of David Bundt Pan and carrying the flavors of the crunchy mandelbrot cookie, this tender dessert combines two Jewish traditions into...
Chocolate-Peppermint Layer Cake

Chocolate-Peppermint Layer Cake with Caramelized White Chocolate Buttercream

Make the holidays merry and bright with this stunning three-layer cake. Tender-crumbed chocolate-peppermint cake layers get sandwiched with a buttercream made with toasted white...
Eggnog Red Velvet Cake

Eggnog Red Velvet Cake

Classic red velvet cake gets a rich holiday spin in this showstopping layer cake. Two layers of moist red velvet cake sandwich an irresistibly...
Burnt Almond Torte

Burnt Almond Torte

This legendary dessert consists of soft, vanilla-scented cake layers held together by luscious pastry cream. The reverse-creaming method of incorporating fat and liquid ingredients...
Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Cake

This soft and moist stir-together cake blends warm spices with rich molasses, adding aromatic depth of flavor. It comes together quickly and easily, needing...
Satsuma-Almond Cake

Satsuma-Almond Cake

This luscious cake, inspired by Brian Hart Hoffman’s love for satsumas, is a playful twist on our Sicilian Whole Orange Cake from our January/February...
Fruitcake

Baking School In-Depth: Fruitcake

Fruitcake is steeped in a history that’s as rich and enduring as its flavor. Its origins go back to ancient Rome, where cakes made...
Mulled Apple Coffee Cake

Mulled Apple Coffee Cake

Brimming with mulling spices and tender chunks of apple, this aromatic cake is the epitome of comfort. We swapped the original version’s simple glaze...
Black Cocoa Swirled Cheesecake

Black Cocoa Swirled Cheesecake

Rich, dark cocoa meets creamy, dreamy cheesecake. The luscious black cocoa cake base is a moist yet fluffy cake with velvety cheesecake marbled throughout,...
Pumpkin Roulade

Pumpkin Roulade

When creating a roulade, it’s important to always roll the cake up while it’s warm. The heat and moisture of the cake help keep...