This was inspired by the dessert we enjoyed at Verjus is Paris the night we ran into Ina and Jeffrey but we’ve turned the volume up for this not-too-sweet layered showstopper.
Tag: cake
Jane Veale’s Rhubarb Lady Finger Cake
This rhubarb ladyfinger cake is a nostalgic Charlotte Russe-style dessert layered with soft ladyfingers, whipped rhubarb cream, strawberry gelatin, glossy rhubarb glaze, and fresh strawberries. It is an easy make-ahead spring dessert with retro charm, tart-sweet flavor, and enough drama to feel party-worthy without complicated pastry work beautifully at home.
Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cakes with a Gooey Center
Eric Kim’s Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cakes prove that gochujang belongs in dessert. The savory-sweet heat adds depth to bittersweet chocolate, creating a rich, gooey lava cake with surprising complexity. Finished with powdered sugar and gochugaru, this deceptively simple dessert delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Sohla’s Go-To Vanilla Pound Cake: Simple, Buttery, and Perfectly Moist
This buttery vanilla pound cake is a masterclass in simplicity — tender, moist, and balanced with a subtle tang from sour cream. It’s easy to make, endlessly versatile, and the perfect base for layered desserts, rum-soaked treats, or simply sliced with berries and whipped cream.
Atsuko Fujimoto’s Pistachio Cake: A Slice of Portland’s Best Baking
This gluten- and dairy-free Pistachio Olive Oil Cake, created by James Beard Award–winning baker Atsuko Fujimoto of Portland’s Norimoto Bakery, is rich, moist, and deeply flavorful. Ground pistachios, olive oil, and lemon zest bring depth and brightness to every slice. A standout from The New Portland, Maine Chef’s Table.
Every Rhubarb Recipe Becomes My Favorite – Especially This One
Wrap up rhubarb season with Claire Saffitz’s Rhubarb Custard Cake – an easy, elegant dessert layered with lemon, dark rum, and sour cream. Topped with fresh rhubarb and baked in a springform, this cake is irresistibly moist and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. A must-bake for any rhubarb lover.
This Naked Cake Is the Most Delicious Way to Celebrate Pride
This Pride, we’re going all in on joy and sprinkles with Casey Elsass’s Birthday Suit Cake. It’s a naked funfetti cake – moist, tender, and bursting with sprinkles. Smart tweaks like cornstarch and egg whites elevate the classic, while cream cheese frosting keeps it fuss-free. A celebration in every slice!
Claire Saffitz’s Rhubarb Cake
Claire Saffitz’s rhubarb cake from Dessert Person makes the most of rhubarb season with a moist, tangy loaf packed with yogurt, orange zest, and a layer of caramelized crunch from demerara sugar. Both beautiful and delicious, it’s a simple spring dessert that hits the perfect sweet-tart balance.