Cake

Chef Raymond Vandergaag dresses up this pistachio cake recipe with whipped cream and truffled honey, an unnecessary but welcome gilding of the lily.

This recipe calls for finely ground black sesame seeds, which create a deeply flavored and dramatically hued cake.

Why is this peanut butter cake recipe "fun?" Well, you'll just have to make it to find out.

In this classic coconut layer cake, coconut makes an appearance three different ways.

This is a great, easy weeknight cake recipe. Use the freshest berries for a summertime treat, plus buttermilk makes for a super moist crumb.

If you manage to have any leftovers, this moist spice cake makes a nice afternoon treat with a cup of tea. For an extra-tart garnish, serve with Citrus-Cranberry Compote (click for recipe).

This delicate cheesecake is cooked in a water bath and steamed for a supremely light texture. To make sure the homemade-gingersnap-cookie crust stays crisp, wrap the cake pan inside and out with heavy-duty, 18"-wide aluminum foil.

Classic baked Alaska is given a tropical twist thanks to coconut, pineapple, passion fruit, and a rum-soaked sorbet.

Christmas cakes to 'Wow' your holiday party guests.