Apricot Clafoutis copyright 2011 art of living.PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This recipe is from my latest book and winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards-The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions. I created this recipe originally when I was spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology…

Devil's Food Cake by Pestle Mortar

A very easy and incredibly delicious devil's food cake. This super moist cake with a creamy and intensely chocolate frosting will make you forget all about cake mixes!

Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Robyn Medlin

This cake is made in 2 major steps- grilling the pineapple and then baking the cake batter.

Butter Free Orange and Rosemary Cake by Hungry Jenny

This is a Greek yogurt based orange cake, with a savoury twist of rosemary and a kick of lemon zest on top. This was made in a 13.5 x 8" pan and cuts into 20 squares. http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/10/butter-free-orange-and-rosemary-cake.html

Pão de Ló - Portuguese Sponge Cake by Sofia Reino

I have always loved this recipe, especially when one is able to cook in in such a way that the middle part is still wet. I have always been afraid of making this recipe as I am not the best at baking. But amazingly enough it came out perfect and I am very proud of myself.

Chocolate-Mascarpone Mousse Cupcakes by Angellove's Cooking

Dump cake by Candice Goodyear

I love this because you can get your fruit serving and cure your sweet tooth all in one slice. You can use cake recipe from scratch but homemade cakes don't seem to come out as moist as cake mixes.

CHOCOLATE ITALIAN SPONGE CAKE by For the Love of Italian Cooking

An Italian chocolate sponge cake has only four ingredients: eggs, sugar, flour and cocoa powder. Vanilla can be added to enhance the chocolate flavour. The beauty of this cake is that it has no fat, no dairy, and no leavening agents. Stiffly beaten egg whites make this cake airy, soft, and spongy.

Semisweet Chocolate Mousse by MyWeekend Plan

“Mousse au chocolat” is French for chocolate mousse. Ask anyone to describe a chocolate mousse and they will generally answer with a texture adjective “fluffy” or “airy.” Taste the sweetness of this classic dessert with every bite you take. Try to make your own semisweet chocolate mousse with this easy recipe today.

Mom's Mayonnaise Cake by Denise Sherin

This is such an awesome chocolate cake. Mom used to make it for our birthdays and special occasions. Moist and yummy!

Coconut Layer Cake with Fluffy Coconut Icing by Julia Ann Souders

A light and moist yellow coconut layer cake with a hint of apricot preserves under fluffy white boiled icing and toasted coconut. Suggestion: Replace milk with coconut milk. Adapted from The New Royal Cook Book, Royal Baking Powder Co., 1922. ©2007-2015 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. &…