As Katharine Shilcutt noted this morning, today is Julia Child’s 100th birthday, and in honor of this special day, I have made one of her best cakes, Reine De Saba, as seen in Julie & Julia. It’s a ...

This is as festive as a cake can get. With a moist, tender texture and knock-your-socks-off flavor, it’s worthy of the holidays and a great choice for giving to friends (it stays fresh for a week or ...

silver dragees for decorating the cake (available at specialty foods shops and many supermarkets) In a large bowl, combine well the raisins, prunes, currants, cherries, lemon and orange peel, wine 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 ...

When I got my hands on The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook (Rodale), which is organized by season, I flipped right to the summer section. There was no shortage of warm-weather temptations—green ...

This light, moist cake is just the right ending to an extravagant Passover dinner. Versions of this Italian almond cake are popular around the Mediterranean, but this recipe from Susan Shapiro Jaslove ...

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 ...

Whipping up your own almond paste adds just a few minutes, but smartly innovates on a classic recipe. By Melissa Clark A testament to a well-loved recipe is that, when you pull the cookbook it’s in ...

This light, delicious gluten-free cake is gently scented with lemon zest. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a round of parchment paper on bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and grease it and sides of pan ...