Eggnog Cheesecake by Catherine Pappas

Lemon Custard Cake by Catherine Pappas

Chocolate Rum Pecan Pound Cake by Robyn Savoie

Let us celebrate holiday baking with this incredible chocolate pound cake. It’s great for holiday entertaining since it makes such a striking impression but is relatively simple. There’s no fussy frosting or decorating required, just a simple chocolate glaze. Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.

Rhubarb-Ginger Upside-Down Cake by Robyn Savoie

Rhubarb cake gets a delightful update with the spicy-sweet addition of crystallized ginger to its caramelized topping. Cake flour provides an extra-light crumb.

Italian Holiday Struffoli by Bobby Lovera

These little balls of fried dough dipped in hot honey syrup are a holiday tradition for many Italian families.

Chocolate Chip Date Nut Loaf by Salad Foodie

In my upper tier of nut bread recipe FAVS, Chocolate Chip Date Nut Loaf is one I reserve for special occasions, usually during the Christmas season and wrapped as token gifts for others. Bake as large loaves to slice and share at holiday potlucks, or in mini-loaves or jumbo cupcakes for gifting. A distinct alternative to the typical…

Simple Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Syrup by Catherine Pappas

Tiramisu Brownie Cake by Robyn Savoie

A great make ahead option to prepare a dessert in advance. It’s a divine combination of a chewy, fudgy, brownie and an authentic Italian tiramisu. This is both easy and complicated. The brownie layer is the easy part because it uses things that you already have on hand. While the tiramisu with its mascarpone, espresso and…

Blueberry cake by Veronica Gantley

Old Fashioned Blueberry CakeMonkey Girl and I went blueberry picking last month. Well, we actually wanted to go strawberry picking, but strawberries are no longer in season. I was also looking for corn. To be more specific Silver Queen. I had it on good authority that there was a local farmer that had some for sale. It was on a…

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cupcakes by Catherine Pappas