Lemon Pound Cake

This golden, rich cake benefits from a generous amount of butter. (By François Payard)

Lime Pound Cake

Rich, buttery cake with a hint of citrus; satisfying any time of day. (By Kate Ramos)

Toasted Pound Cake with Coffee Sauce

An addictive pairing of toasted vanilla bean pound cake and gooey caramel sauce that’s great for a party. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Tender cake flecked with vanilla beans that’s great on its own or toasted and served with ice cream. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Grilled Lime Pound Cake with Raspberry-Kirsch Sorbet

A delicious finish to an alfresco meal. (By Kate Ramos)

Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote

A classic springtime pairing with a hint of lemongrass. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Coffee Sauce

A sweet dessert sauce with a rich coffee flavor, this is tasty drizzled over ice cream or cake. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

A floral-scented dessert. (By Aliza Green)

White "Groom's" Fruitcake

Buttery and citrusy, this fruitcake is delicious either fresh or aged for months. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger. (By Kate Ramos)

Broiled Summer Fruit with Anise-Honey Butter

Summer fruit gets saucy. (By Aliza Green)

Rice Krispies Treats Birthday Cake

This childhood staple molds into an impressive cake. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Passover Orange Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

A sweet, citrusy cake made with kosher ingredients. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Orange Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

This light, sweet dessert is known as "pillow cake" here at CHOW. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Easy Berry Butter Cake

Possibly the easiest cake ever. (By Aida Mollenkamp)