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...
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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...
Snickers Cheesecake
There was a time in my life when for Easter I would always make Easter bread or Paska, either with sour cream or chocolate. But in the past few years,...
Blueberry Banana Cheesecake
This blueberry banana cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion! Made with a creamy and tangy filling of cream cheese and Greek yogurt, this cheesecake is a delicious blend...
Sri Lankan Love Cake
The traditional Sri Lankan love cake dates back to the 15th century when the Portuguese controlled large parts of the island. The cake is a nutty, a bit spicy, with...
Paska Bread with Sour Cream
Paska bread with sour cream is a simple yet delicious dessert that’s especially popular during Easter, though it can be enjoyed year-round. It’s perfect when you’re looking for something easy...
Dalmatian Fresh Fig Tart by Rick Stein
This is exactly my kind of pudding, so easy to knock up when the fig season comes around. One of the pleasures for me of living on both sides of...
No Bake Mini-Nutella Cheesecake
Until I recover from my vacation (a nice long vacation), I will present you with some recipes I made before I left. These mini-Nutella cheesecakes are just one of the...
Black Forest Cheesecake
Black Forest cheesecake is a wonderful dessert. It’s sweet, aromatic, a little tart and has a crunchy crust and thin, creamy filling. For me it’s a super dessert because it...
No Bake Raspberry & Pistachio Cheesecake
This raspberry and pistachio cheesecake is a no-bake cheesecake that is simple and quick to prepare. This no-bake version always seems to have a better color and airier texture than...
Blackberry Cheesecake
I don’t think a month of the year goes by without me making at least one cheesecake. Whether baked or no-bake, cheesecake remains among my favorite desserts. And the truth...
Albinita: Romanian Honey Cake With Plum Jam & Cream
This classic Romanian dessert is known for its soft, tender layers and beautifully balanced flavor. The honey baked into the delicate cake layers pairs perfectly with a light semolina cream...
Chocolate & Peach Cheesecake
I’m very proud of my cake recipe collection. That’s because I absolutely love cakes, and cheesecakes in particular, whether it’s no-bake or traditionally baked cakes. This delicious chocolate & peach...
Nutella Cheesecake With Oranges
Nutella cheesecake with oranges! Oranges remind me of winter holidays and the flavor of cold winters and its a fruit that instantly fills you with vitamins, and gives you the...
Chocolate Cheesecake with Condensed Milk
Chocolate cheesecake with condensed milk is a super creamy, flavorful, dense, chocolatey cheesecake. It’s impossible to resist, especially if you’re a big fan of chocolate or of cheesecake. If you...
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
It’s the season for apples fresh from the orchard. Sweet, juicy, vitamin-packed apples that are a real treat. I can’t get enough of them. And when I’m craving something sweet,...
Brownie Cheesecake w/ Strawberry Flavored Chocolate Cream
Brownie cheesecake with strawberry flavored chocolate cream is a fantastic treat for the whole family. I wanted to make a cheerful, colorful cake for my little boy and he loved...
Authentic Napoleon Cake With Homemade Puff Pastry
Despite its French-sounding name, Napoleon cake is deeply rooted in Eastern European dessert tradition and is especially popular across countries such as Ukraine, Russia, or Lithuania where many consider it...
Kyiv Cake
Kyiv cake is one of Ukraine’s most iconic cakes, first created in 1956 at Kyiv’s famous Karl Marx Confectionery Factory (now part of the Roshen confectionery group). Decades later, its...
Roscón de Reyes | Spanish Kings’ Cake
The roscón de reyes is a light pastry that is traditionally eaten on Three Kings Day (Jan 6), but can be enjoyed before and after this date. It is a large ring...
Torta Alemã
Despite its name, Torta Alemã, which translates to ‘German Cake’, has actually little to do with Germany and its cuisine. As far as anyone knows, it’s simply the name the...
Date Bundt Cake (Taatelikakku)
This delicious bundt cake is a fluffy and moist dessert to be served around Christmas time in Finland. The softened dates are the secret ingredient here adding to the surprising...