This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.
Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.
Cannoli and sfogliatelle require complex technique—making them is best left to the professionals. But a galette-inspired variation? That’s a snap to do at home.
Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.
Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.
Reminiscent of a classic diner dessert, this chocolate cream pie offers pure comfort in a cookie crust.
Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.