10 Desserts to Impress

Whether you're cooking for a celebration, a book club, or a dinner party at home, these ten desserts won't let you down. We've gathered the fudgiest chocolate cakes, the creamiest flan, the most over-the-top cheesecake–all creations guaranteed to make you shine.

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Chocolate-Bourbon Cake

Rich and fudgy, with an intense chocolate flavor, this cake gets its incredibly moist texture from frequent basting with coffee-bourbon syrup during baking. A grown-up dessert with a delightfully boozy kick, serve slender slices with a dollop of homemade whipped cream.

Recipe: Chocolate-Bourbon Cake

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