Orange-Almond Cake with Chocolate Icing

Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.

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.

This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.

This cookie is an unintended “celebrity.” It’s one of very few cookies that customers ask for specifically upon arrival at Mokonuts.

Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.

We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.