THE Coconut Cake
This recipe is a towering dream and boasts big coconut flavor and the dreamiest combination of textures...the end result speaks for itself. It is truly THE Coconut Cake."—Erin Jeanne McDowell, 2026 contributing editor
Cake Flour for Spring
Unlike all-purpose flour, cake flour has a lower protein content and finer granulation, which is ideal when seeking to achieve a light and fluffy texture while ensuring the cake rises evenly and holds its shape.
Swedish Cheesecake
Also known as ostkaka, Swedish cheesecake has been around since the early 16th century. Lacking a crust, ostkaka offers a sturdy enough custard that can...
Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake
Bright and citrusy, this Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake is a stunning dessert that celebrates the season’s most vibrant fruit. Made with Caputo “00”...
Cotton Cheesecake
This cheesecake achieves its cloudlike texture through small, intentional steps. Softened cream cheese whisked with yolks, milk, and flour forms a silky base, and...
Lemon Almond Cake
Light and fluffy almond cake gets a mesmerizing swirl of Lemon Curd and a border of sliced almonds in this single-layer snack cake. The...
Meyer Lemon Snack Cake with Crème Fraîche Glaze
This zesty poppy seed-speckled Meyer lemon cake is just as at home on the breakfast table as it is served as the finale of...
Striped White Chocolate Cakes
There’s just something special about these flluffy little yellow cakes. Sandwiched with an irresistibly creamy white chocolate filling and covered in those quintessential stripes...
Peanut Butter-Banana Upside-Down Cake
Rich, tender peanut butter cake meets caramelized banana in this sweet spin on an upside-down cake. A layer of halved bananas is nestled into...
Chocolate Cheesecake
Few things can truly exceed the richness and creaminess of cheesecake. But with the addition of chocolate, this luxurious cake reaches new levels of...
