Hundreds of thousands of King Cakes are eaten during Mardi Gras each year in New Orleans, Louisiana.  In fact, a Mardi Gras party would not be authentic without the traditional … Continued

Peach Upside-Down Cake is the perfect dessert to showcase the delicious sweet fresh peaches of summer. You will love this new twist on the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake that features … Continued

The Pineapple Upside Down Cake, which was so popular in the 1950s and 1960s, is again gaining in popularity.  No wonder – it is still delicious and wonderful!  Use your … Continued

Pound Cake History – The name (Pound Cake) comes from the fact that the original pound cakes contained one pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.  No leaveners were … Continued

Also called General Robert E. Lee Cake.  One of the most famous Southern American cakes of all times.  Making this cake is definitely a labor of love because it is … Continued

Sachertorte Cake, also know as Sacher Cake and Eduard Sacher Torte is a famous classic Viennese cake.  Probably the most famous chocolate cake of all-time.  It consists of chocolate sponge … Continued

 Sponge Cake History Sponge Cakes are similar to Angel Food Cakes in that they use many eggs and no shortening or leavening.  A traditional sponge cake is very easy to … Continued

  Photo from Grand Hotel du Lion d’O   Tarte Tatin (tart tah-TAN) – A famous French upside-down apple tart (actually a sweet upside-down cake) made by covering the bottom … Continued

Tiramisu (tih-ruh-mee-SOO) – The Italian translation for tiramisu is “carry me up.”  Also known as Tuscan Trifle.  Tradition tiramisu is a pudding-like dessert that usually consists of sponge cake or … Continued

Also called Three-Milk Cake and Tres Leches Cake.  A dense, moist “three milks” cake topped with a cloud of vanilla whipped cream.  What makes it unusual is that after baked, it … Continued

  Trifle (TRI-fuhl) – The word “trifle” comes from the old French term “trufle,” and literally means something whimsical or of little consequence.  A proper English trifle is made with … Continued

Victoria Sponge Cake is a two-layer sponge-like airy cake that is filled with a layer of jam and whipped cream.  It is cut into small “sandwiches” and served in a … Continued