In our test kitchen, Philadelphia-brand cream cheese gave us good results. This frosting would also be delicious on carrot cake or gingerbread.
Served alongside boozy martinis, this is the classic cheese ball of yesteryear, perfect for retro-chic parties.
Author: Ava Smith
This raspberry cream cheese recipe was just an experiment of mine one day, but I loved it! It is to die for on black bottom cupcakes, but use it for any type of cake you prefer. It covers 24 cupcakes or...
Author: Minnetonka Mom
This version of our delicious vanilla-buttermilk cake is doubled up to make a pretty layer cake perfect for birthdays or any festive occasion.
Author: Katherine Sacks
Serve these crab cake bites at your next party, but don't sleep on 'em-they disappear fast.
Author: Betty Rosbottom
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Author: Michele Sbrana
Pureed fresh mango gives this cheesecake a light and soft texture and subtle tropical fruit flavor.
Author: Sandy Krasner
This spin on a classic carrot cake recipe uses golden beets and a remarkable ermine frosting, which spreads like a dream. It's the ideal springtime dessert.
Author: Joe Sevier
When it comes to dessert, I am a chocoholic first and fruit-pie lover second; but after several test batches to perfect this cake, I am completely won over, and so is everyone who has tasted it. This is...
Author: Diane Morgan
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Author: Louise Pickerel
This is an alternative to the classic recipe that calls for powdered sugar. We use it to frost cocktail cake. Try it on applesauce, spice, banana, or carrot cakes too.
Author: Anne Brothers & Rick Smetzer
Expect a line to form when you unveil this stunning dessert. It's swirled throughout with tangy lemon curd, which amplifies the richness of the surrounding cheesecake.
Author: Maggie Ruggiero
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Author: Rick Bayless
Author: Jan Rayfiel
A quick and easy Persimmon Cake with Cream Cheese Icing recipe
Author: David Lebovitz
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Author: Dorie Greenspan
No cocoa means this red velvet cake is a vibrant magenta. To finish: a classic cream cheese frosting and a scattering of chopped pecans.
Author: Dora Charles
The moderate heat of jalapeños is a perfect counterbalance to this rich filling, a combination of cream cheese and smoked Gouda. The results are nothing like the breaded, deep-fried apps you get in sports...
Author: Mark Bittman
Everyone's favorite bake sale treat goes gluten-free without any hard-to-find ingredients or alternative flours, just cornstarch and cocoa powder. Instant coffee or espresso powder deepens the chocolate...
Author: Anna Stockwell
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Author: Melissa Roberts-Matar