Cake

A show-stopper centerpiece cake for February fourteenth. White chocolate provides a rich, buttery texture. To serve, remove the chocolate lid and break it into pieces to nibble along with the cake.

Espresso, chocolate and orange star in a very rich, very elegant cheesecake.

For years, pumpkins were planted in central-state cornfields to help the corn's roots cool in the summer. This pretty roll cake is an impressive alternative to classic pumpkin pie.

A luscious tropical treat enhanced with a delicious crust made of gingersnap cookies and macadamia nuts. Begin preparing this one day before you plan to serve it.

Flourless cakes with a pudding-like center.

(Toasted Almond, Cinnamon and Chocolate Torte)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

To save time, simply skip the topping.

English toffee enhances both the cake and topping of this delicious treat.

Majorca, Spain When this dessert is made on Majorca, rum-soaked raisins are baked on top. Here the filling is flavored with rum; then the cake is served with a strawberry compote.

For best results, use a dark baking chocolate with high cocoa butter content (about 30 percent), such as Valrhona or Callebaut.

Yellow cornmeal in the batter adds great texture to this homey dessert. Top each piece of the warm cake with vanilla ice cream.