We do a lot of cooking but not a ton of baking. Desserts have never been our favorites nor our forte. My sister-in-law Sue was always famous for her desserts, especially a Viennese chocolate torte.

Editor’s note: Living in the Colorado high country is pure joy. Baking in it isn’t. High altitude makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This ...

One 9-inch cheesecake pan, prepared with parchment paper on the bottom. Have a large baking dish on the lower shelve of the oven filled with hot water to create a steam bath. One large piece of foil ...

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Line three 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease and flour the pans and paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating ...

Raspberry swirl chocolate torte with pecan crust Passover desserts can really be the worst. Canned macaroons. Dry cake. And while I know many people who love it, super rich flourless chocolate cake is ...

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This dessert is perfect for a party. It needs chilling overnight, so all the hard work is done the day before. 1. For the sponge, heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas four, then grease and line the base of ...

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10-inch round springform or fluted flan pan. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Pour batter into greased pan and bake according to directions on ...