1Oreo Cheesecake
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORECheesecake is a forever-favorite dessert, and Oreos are our favorite cookie, so you can only imagine how deadly this combination is for us. Oreos are involved in every component here: the crust, the cheesecake, and the topping. This is a must-make for the Oreo lover in your life.
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3Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Swiss Roll Cake
Andrew bui 4Red Velvet Cupcakes
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5Big-Batch Lava Cake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREShe’s beauty, she’s grace, she’s big-batch lava cake! If you’ve been intimidated by the thought of making lava cakes, this is your perfect starter recipe. It only requires 10 ingredients, and because it’s one large batch, there's no need to stress about overcooking the center.
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6Raspberry Cheesecake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThis creamy, decadent cheesecake is swirled with a raspberry sauce to create a showstopper of a dessert, perfect for Valentine's. The raspberry sauce recipe will make more than you need for the swirls, so spoon it over top each slice right before serving.
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7Strawberry Cake
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONMaking strawberry compote for this cake is easier than you'd think. All you're doing is cooking down the fresh berries with sugar and lemon juice. We used it in the batter and frosting to make sure that this has the BEST strawberry flavor possible (even when they're out of season!).
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8Cookie Cake
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9Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI 10Chocolate Cake
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONIf we're really being honest, most chocolate cakes are pretty lackluster—either they don’t taste enough like chocolate or are so dry they’re unpleasant to eat. We worked for weeks to avoid that here, making sure that this chocolate cake recipe was one that we (and you!) could rely on again and again.
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11Cannoli Cupcakes
Parker feierbachLet's be the real: The filling of the cannoli is the best part, and that's why these cupcakes are so amazing. They're filled to the brim with the good stuff.
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12Baklava Cheesecake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONBaklava is already one of our not-too-sweet dessert faves, so turning it into a cheesecake felt like an obvious way to take things to the next level. Instead of the traditional pressed graham cracker, the crust is made from layers of butter-brushed phyllo dough, chopped walnuts and pistachios, and a hearty drizzle of honey, just like a traditional baklava.
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13Mini Chocolate and Raspberry Cakes
14Jell-O Cake
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15Funfetti Cheesecake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWhy choose just one dessert for your celebration when you can have two classics in one? If you love festive Funfetti but are more of a cheesecake person, this sprinkle-filled cheesecake is the dessert for you.
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16Opera Cake
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCEROpera cake is one of those baking projects that will make you feel like a pastry chef superstar. Coffee- soaked almond cake, coffee buttercream, and chocolate ganache are layered together to create a French masterpiece that’s equally stunning to look at and enjoy on Valentine's day.
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17Cannoli Icebox Cake
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWith the not-too-sweet creamy filling inside a crispy shell, cannoli are a nearly perfect dessert. Making your own is a fun little project but a little time consuming, and frying the shells can be intimidating. This easy icebox cake is the perfect alternative.
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18Pink Lemonade Pound Cake
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWhen you need a sweet treat that brings some sass too, this pink lemonade pound cake is just right. Shot-through with a stripe of hot pink, the cake is plenty citrusy, thanks to a whopping 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, plus juice in both the batter and glaze.
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19White Russian Cupcakes
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThese White Russian cupcakes bring a coffee flavor that will have you reminiscing about a decadent White Russian cocktail. Adding Kahlúa to the buttercream frosting will emphasize the espresso in the cake while providing a hint of cream and sweetness, with more chocolate shavings adding to the richness of it all.
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20Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes
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