Pecan and Salt Caramel Cheesecake

Sweet, salty, and a bit of crunch. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Plum Buckle with Pecan Topping

Plums stand in for berries in a twist on this classic. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Orange Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

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

Mocha Pudding Cake

Crusty, cakey, and gooey all at once, this pudding cake is simple enough for the kids to make. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

An orange-tinged cheesecake topped with vodka-marmalade glaze turns the childhood Creamsicle treat into a sophisticated dessert. (By Adela Jung)

Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thin, buttery cookies loaded with chocolate chips. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

A sweet topping that’s quick to make. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Our gooey, moist version of the British classic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Poached Fig, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Tart

A versatile tart appropriate as an hors d’oeuvre or a dessert. (By Adapted from Jose Garces)

Passover Orange Angel Food Cake with Strawberries

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

CHOW's Intense Brownies

Chewy, cakey, fudgy – a recipe for chocoholics. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Caramel Apples with Salted Pretzels

Bittersweet chocolate, salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and sour apples—did we say it’s all on a stick? (By Kate Ramos)

Caribbean Black Fruitcake

Don’t be fooled by its innocent chocolaty appearance— this Caribbean cake is spicy, boozy, and every bit as wicked as devil’s food cake. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies

Icebox cookies for those with subtle, sophisticated taste. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate Pots de Crème

Intense single servings of chocolate goodness. (By Amy Wisniewski)