Chocolate Coffee Cake
Chocolate cakes hold the top spot on my list of favorite cakes, though I think you already know that already. I love cakes of all kinds, in their diverse combinations. I...
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Cake Recipes
Amaretto Chocolate Cake
From the category of super delicious, and aromatic chocolate cakes, I present to you this delicious amaretto chocolate (mousse) cake. Its name includes the ingredients that make it so special —...
Raspberry & Blueberry Swiss Roll
Colorful Swiss rolls are always an eye-catcher. There’s something special about them that delights. They are delicate and sophisticated, and they can be savored indulgently. This mascarpone cream Swiss roll...
Cherry Mascarpone Swiss Roll
Rolls are easy to make and delicate and appealing cakes. The fillings can vary from simple fruit jams to sophisticated creams. This cocoa Swiss roll with mascarpone, yogurt, and cherries is...
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Sometimes I get a huge chocolate craving and I turn to chocolate desserts, very chocolatey. Cakes, cupcakes, tarts…whatever it is, it simply has to have tons of chocolate. Just like this...
Gourmet Chocolate Peach Tonka Cake (Entremet)
Taste of London is an amazing culinary festival that I had the pleasure of attending. It brings together some of the most famous chefs in the world: Gordon Ramsay, the...
Caramel Strawberry Cake
Multiple cream layers make elegant cakes, suitable for festive occasions and holidays, but you can definitely make it for pretty much any family occasion. I was in the mood for...
Chocolate Cake With Coffee Mousse
Coffee and chocolate are a combination I truly love. Then again, so are chocolate and caramel, chocolate and cherries, chocolate and walnuts, chocolate and oranges—the list goes on. Anything with...
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This chocolate strawberry cake is a new addition to my cake recipe collection and features lots of delicious chocolate – just the way I like it. The strong chocolate flavor...
Pistachio Strawberry Cake (Gluten-Free)
Pistachio is a wonderful ingredient in desserts. Not only does it add a great flavor and texture, but its extraordinary color can transform a simple dessert into an elegant and...
Chocolate Entremet with Creme Praliné
Entremet with chocolate and creme praliné is just a fancy name for a delicious multi-layered cake with assorted flavors. The main component, chocolate, is what defines it and makes the...
Salted Caramel & Walnut Cake
Walnut and salted caramel come together to create an indulgent cake with layers of flavor and texture. A light, nutty sponge made with ground walnuts forms the base, topped with...
Opera Cake (Gâteau Opéra)
Opera cake or Gâteau Opéra is a French cake famous for its many layers with different textures and flavors. It is composed of delicious layers of almond cake (the French...
Amandine (Romanian Chocolate Cake)
Well, I said what I said…it’s the weekend so it’s time for baking. And I’m trying something new this weekend – introducing amandine(s), a traditional Romanian dessert. This is a traditional...
Amaretto Cheesecake
This is a wonderful and delicious cheesecake with mascarpone, amaretto, and pomegranate. A wonderful cheesecake, with a ladyfinger base, a fine and fragrant cream, and a little bit of added...
Fraisier Cake (French Strawberry Cake)
Fraisier cake has French origins, reflected in its delicacy, its beautiful appearance and in how easy it is to make. The sponge has a delicate, genoise-like consistency, while the cream...
Raspberry Fig Cake
Once considered exotic fruits, figs have a unique taste and aroma and they can be easily found nowadays in many supermarkets and local food stores. They thrive in warm, Mediterranean climate...
Mascarpone Brownies with Whipped Cream
Occasionally time is not my best friend and that’s when I choose to make simple, quick desserts – but they still have to be delicious. Brownies are just perfect for...
Chocolate Magic Cake
Cakes that are quick to make, are soft, flavorful and creamy are my favorite. And since cream cakes usually require a bit of work, the easiest way is to choose the...
Lemon Swiss Roll with Italian Meringue
Many of us have loved meringue since childhood. This recipe brings together that familiar sweetness with lemon curd, another classic favorite. The combination is beautifully balanced: silky, sweet-tart lemon cream...
Chocolate Blackberry Mousse Cake
It’s hard to appreciate a cake without tasting it. I can describe what it looks like, the decorations, the texture of the cream, and the sponge. Even the complexity can...
Vanilla Raspberry Bavarian Cake
What makes a cake special? The ingredients, the design, the way it was made, or the people it was made for? I think it takes at least two of the...
No Flour Poached Pear Chocolate Cake
This cake certainly lives up to its name. It is an extremely delicate chocolate cake with soft mascarpone cream that beautifully combines two flavorful creams: chocolate with pears and honey mascarpone...
Gâteau Magique (French Magic Cake)
Gâteau Magique literally translated to magic cake is a delicious French cake that is quite easy to make. It begins with a classic mixture of butter, milk, eggs, and flour. But...