Cake

Top this with whipped cream flavored with brown sugar and dark rum.

There is something so simple and satisfying about a marble cake. No wonder it's a favorite in Jewish kitchens. Moister than a pound cake, richer than a quick bread, this is the perfect sweet to have around over the weekend. For a vanilla marble cake, substitute a cup of water for the orange juice and omit the orange zest.

This recipe was created to accompany White Chocolate Toasted Almond Semifreddo.

Begin preparing the cheesecake one day before you plan to serve it.

Molasses adds richness to this cake. It has a down-home style that's just right for a more casual turkey dinner.

At the Markham in New York, this cake is served with toasted almond ice cream.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Similar to a flourless cake, this one contains only a small amount of flour, which results in an incredibly rich, fudgelike dessert.

Moist gingerbread is paired with a brandy-spiked dried-fruit compote in this luscious finale to the feast.

Here's a fine-textured cake with a luxurious cream cheese and whipped cream frosting.