Cake
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Skip the fuss of individual servings; this sheet cake sticky toffee pudding is cozier, easier, and, dare we say, far more festive.
By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
This twist on burnt cheesecake integrates a can of pumpkin purée and a handful of warming spices—perfect for a holiday table or any chilly fall day.
By Kendra Vaculin
Figgy Almond-Polenta Tea Cake
This sturdy almond-polenta cake is a gentle landing spot for fresh figs, and also happens to be gluten-free. Swap figs for plums, raspberries, or blueberries.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Southern-Style Caramel Cake
This buttermilk layer cake features a cloud-soft crumb and brown-butter-caramel frosting.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
An all-purpose gluten-free blend does the heavy lifting here, keeping the ingredient list short and sweet.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Japanese Cheesecake
Bouncier than a bobblehead and fluffier than a cloud, this cheesecake is a keeper.
By Mieko Takahashi
Double-Layer Gluten-Free Chocolate Fudge Cake
Our best gluten-free chocolate cake recipe combines oat and rice flours for a tender fudgy all-occasion dessert. The pudding-like frosting is just a bonus.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Walnut-Buckwheat Toffee Cakes
Tiny but mighty, these individual buckwheat cakes are rich and dense and bring big sticky toffee pudding energy.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Red Velvet Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
This single-layer take on the classic will turn any gathering into a party.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Sticky Chocolate Cake
In the Venn diagram of chocolate bakes, this recipe falls squarely in the middle of where brownie, molten chocolate cake, and chocolate soufflé meet.
By Hana Asbrink
Jamaican Black Cake
With pounds of dried fruit and glugs of dark rum, this is a recipe for serious fruitcake fans.
By Millie Peartree
Butternut Squash Coffee Cake
Butternut squash shows up canned pumpkin purée in this tasty fall-forward coffee cake with crisp streusel and a spiced sugar swirl.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Bûche de Noël
A little oil in this bûche de noel helps keep it pliable even when cool—perfect for rolling the Yule log shape.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Sweet Potato Cake With Salted Cream Cheese Frosting
This deliciously moist sweet potato cake recipe from Baltimore’s Crust by Mack is stacked high with thick layers of salted cream cheese frosting.
By Amanda Mack
Pear Snacking Cake With Chocolate and Rosemary
Subtly sweet and a smidge savory, this cake is an ideal on-the-go breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
By Abby Olitzky
Buttermilk Banana Cake
One bite is all it takes to fall in love with this extra-plush, cardamom-scented cake.
By Kendra Vaculin
Ice Cream Cake With So Many Sprinkles
This showstopper has confetti cake layers, vanilla and strawberry ice cream, and rainbow sprinkles. Let’s party.
By Zoe Denenberg
Miso and Maple Pecan-Butter Mochi Cake
Crisp pecans in a sticky mochi cake makes for a dreamy dessert. A dab of miso gives it intriguing depth.
By Shuai Wang
Sour Cherry Crumb Cake
You’ll find a jammy swirl of sweet-tart cherries in this plush, buttery crumb cake topped with crispy, spiced streusel-y bits.
By Zaynab Issa
Baked Alaska With Pistachio Brittle and Raspberry Curd
A one-bowl vanilla cake, doctored store-bought ice cream, and quick raspberry curd make this impressive dessert totally achievable.
By Kendra Vaculin