Val DeSantis from Utica, N.Y. was looking for a recipe for a Scandinavian-style almond cake like the one she purchased some years ago at a fundraiser. She thought it was made with almond paste as well ...

A recipe variation for Almond Amish Friendship Bread Cake in a loaf pan. This is a great breakfast, brunch or sweet treat using your starter for a sweet bread. Be sure to get my free printable recipe ...

Persimmons were never my favorite growing up (I would much rather go for a sweet, juicy clementine), but they were a mainstay in our house during the colder months. I remember nabbing only the end ...

Warm lemony syrup is poured over this Spanish cake, making it moist and fragrant. A modest slice is just right after a generous Seder meal. This recipe is an adaptation of an almond and orange ...

This almond strawberry cake is a delightful balance of sweet and nutty. It may seem like a humble single-layer strawberry cake, but it’s packed with flavors and offers a perfect blend of simplicity ...

It’s not easy to head off by yourself in a new direction in baking, especially if you’re a home cook looking for a holiday showstopper amid all the recipes for chocolate chip scones and blueberry ...

Without blinking an eye, my daughter can turn out a batch of Boston cream pie cupcakes. The endeavor involves making a cake batter, a cream filling and a chocolate ganache (for the topping), and ...

THIS ORANGE and almond cake, finished with a syrup of pomegranate molasses, orange juice and honey and a crown of vivid pomegranate seeds, is far and away the healthiest one I make—dairy-free and ...

This cake derives its magic from a tube of store-bought almond paste, which adds sweetness and almond flavor to boost that of the cherries. Its dense texture is balanced by the cherries and their ...

It’s a simple cake with all of summer’s prints in it. The best part? When it’s covered in strawberry sauce. With all the complex recipes around, sometimes it is comforting to go back to simple ones ...