Julia Turshen’s Olive Oil and Buttermilk Loaf is an easy, tender cake that’s perfect for using up leftover buttermilk. Made with olive oil instead of softened butter, it comes together quickly and has a rich, pound cake-like texture with a subtle grassy flavor and just the right amount of sweetness.
Smitten Kitchen’s Marbled Pumpkin Gingersnap Tart combines a warmly spiced pumpkin filling with swirls of tangy cheesecake in a crisp gingersnap-graham cracker crust. Finished with cinnamon whipped cream, this fall dessert offers pumpkin pie flavor with extra spice, texture, and creamy cheesecake richness in every slice.
Eric Kim’s whipped cream snacking cake pairs a moist vanilla sponge with maple-macerated strawberries, peaches, kiwi and plums. Fresh fruit and its juices soak into the tender cake before it’s finished with billowy whipped cream. This flexible, easy dessert makes a centerpiece and turns lingering seasonal fruit into something special.
Celebrate Beyoncé’s 44th birthday with my Sweet ★ Honey ★ Buckle with Blueberries! This honey-lemon sponge is topped with juicy berries, crystallized ginger, and a buttery crumble. Inspired by “Sweet ★ Honey ★ Buckin’” from Cowboy Carter, it’s the ultimate blueberry dessert – finished with a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of flaky salt.
Ina Garten’s Summer Fruit Tart turns ripe peaches, plums and figs into an elegant late-summer dessert. Adapted from her French apple tart, it pairs rows of juicy fruit with a flaky, buttery pastry and glossy apricot glaze. The simple sheet-pan tart is ideal for brunch, entertaining or showcasing seasonal fruit.
My grandpa discovered a red velvet cake recipe in the ’60s that became a family legend. The key is in the heritage frosting. After tweaking the original recipe, I achieved a moist, tender, and vibrant red sponge. Double the frosting for a perfect four-layer delight!
Enjoying my first wild Maine blueberry inspired me to share my top 25 favorite Ina Garten berry recipes on the blog. From iconic Flag Cake to Fresh Berry and Mascarpone Cream Tart and breakfast treats like Ricotta with Berries & Maple Syrup, Ina’s recipes highlight the best of summer berries.
For six years, I never missed an episode of The Rosie O’Donnell Show. Looking back, I understand why Rosie meant so much to me as a closeted gay kid growing up in rural Ohio. I’m sharing that story, along with homemade Ring Dings inspired by the treats she gave her audience.