Cakes and tortes with thin, perfectly cut layers of cake, rich and creamy fillings, and creative garnishes are sure to make a statement when served for a special occasion. But for some cooks, these ...

Recipes that appear in Idea Alley have not been tested by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. This week's look back at recipes from 1949 brings us two sweet treats. This mousse recipe appeared in Mildred ...

Lemon and meringue make one of the all-time great culinary duos. Here, they’re whipped up into a light-as-air cake. A Swiss meringue frosting is piped on and then toasted for a golden hue, to ...

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine granulated sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl; rub with fingers to disperse lemon oil until sugar feels moist, about 1 minute. Whisk in olive oil. Add eggs; whisk ...

These desserts walk the line between fancy and simple, which is what most home bakers want. They come together quickly, so ...

A delicious lemon dessert should balance the tart, astringent acidity of lemon juice with the sweetness of the sugar it’s mixed with. We’ve got 20 recipes that do just that. Start with a classic, like ...

Ever heard of charlotte desserts? Popular in France, they’re beautiful pastries, painstaking to prepare, that feature a mousse or pastry cream filling encased in ladyfingers. This cake looks just like ...

Lemon and meringue make one of the all-time great culinary duos. Here, they’re whipped up into a light-as-air cake. A Swiss meringue frosting is piped on and then toasted for a golden hue, to ...