Spiced Layer Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

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

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

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

Reminiscent of a classic diner dessert, this chocolate cream pie offers pure comfort in a cookie crust.

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.

These decadent brownies feature a sweet, minty topping complemented by a rich dark chocolate ganache and mini chocolate chips for added texture.

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.