This mountain of rummy persimmon cake drizzled with rummy orange icing was inspired by James Beard’s persimmon bread. Meanwhile, butter a 12-cup bundt pan with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, then ...

Royal icing is the king of cake and cookie decorating because it is so easy and versatile. Start with some powdered or confectioners’ sugar, add water and whatever flavorings you like and stir until ...

The rum-soaked raisins add terrific flavor with a little punch, and the orange zest in the accompanying cream-cheese frosting was a nice touch. This cake would be perfect for really just about any ...

It's Drinks Week here at BonAppetit.com! That means we're putting booze in everything we possibly can. That means breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. And especially dessert. Though there's no booze in this ...

Bruce Lesman The holiday season brings irresistible aromas of spice, butter, and warmth into our kitchens. This year’s featured dessert is a true showstopper—Holiday Rum… ...

Chef John Folse's modern update on the old-fashioned Creole spice cake has haunted Judy Walker ever since she ate it at an event at the Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. Because it was packaged for a ...

White as a Sunday glove, coconut is the doyenne of Southern layer cakes, a masterpiece of home cookery that has crowned dining room sideboards for more than a hundred years. This towering four-layer ...