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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!