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The Daily Cake: August 2015

July 30, 2014
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with cakes galore--from sheets cakes to cupcakes, and layer cakes to cheesecakes.
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Sweet Tea-and-Lemonade Cake

This cake is is full of sweet Southern flavors! Feeling rowdy? Spin this into a tipsy cake by substituting up to 2 Tbsp. vodka or bourbon for the lemon juice in the frosting.


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Gluten-Free Caramelized Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Missy Neville Crawford

Not only is this cake gluten free, it's also topped with caramelied pineapple goodness. The rum will ignite when you tilt the pan; this burns off the alcohol.


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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes

Credit: Photo: Andrew McCaul; Stylist: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes make a great afternoon treat! A dollop of homemade whipped cream tops sliced strawberries that are sandwiched between chocolate biscuit halves. You might want to double this dessert because they go fast!


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Icebox Chocolate Cheesecake

Credit: Con Poulos
Grace Parisi brilliantly layers chocolate cookies with a quick mix of cream cheese, chocolate syrup and a little water. The cookies soften as the cake chills overnight for a perfectly moist, chocolaty "cheater's" cheesecake.
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Elizabeth Demos

This Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is the perfect summer dessert and it's a serious crowd pleaser! The flavors of caramel and pineapple just go together so well.


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Lemon Ginger Pound Cake

Credit: Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Celebrate the gorgeous summer weather with this buttery, tender, and moist Lemon Ginger Pound Cake. This pound cake gets a double dose of lemon in the cake and in the glaze.


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Whole Orange Cake

Credit: Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik

Every good cook needs a nice moist, dense cake in his or her repertoire. This one--loaded with orange flavor and tender flecks of peel, and not too sweet--is perfect for brunch as well as dessert.


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Old-Fashioned Caramel Cupcakes

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Old-Fashioned Caramel is a cupcake that can't be rushed. It's a true labor of love. The caramel has to cool for a while before you can make the frosting, and then you need to use the frosting right away. If the frosting gets too thick to spread, add just a little cream or milk to make it spreadable. It is definitely worth the effort.
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell 

Just look at those irresistable chocolate and peanut butter cheesecake swirls. Make this cheesecake today and dive right in!


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Mini Mexican Chocolate Cheesecakes

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Kristen Shelton Fielder
Utterly scrumptious and the perfect size, Mini Mexican Chocolate Cheesecakes are amped up with vanilla, cinnamon, and cayenne for the perfect kick.
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Birthday Cake

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Buttery yellow cake with creamy chocolate frosting--what could be better on a birthday? Use baking spray with flour to prevent the cake layers from sticking to the pans.
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Triple-Decker Strawberry Cake

Credit: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski
This three-layer strawberry cake gets its delicious flavor from chopped fresh strawberries and strawberry gelatin. Slather with the homemade strawberry buttercream frosting for a rich cake that's truly out of this world. 
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Hot Fudge Brownie Cake

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Nothing beats a warm brownie fresh from the pan. Top this ooey-gooey hot fudge brownie cake with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat the whole family will enjoy.


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Strawberry Cheesecake

Top this cheesecake with strawberries pointed ends up for an easy yet spectacular presentation.
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White Sheet Cake

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
This easy white sheet cake  is perfect for tailgating season when you decorate each square with the colors and logos of your favorite teams. 
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Rocky Road Chocolate Cake

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Did you know you can make cakes in your slow-cooker? Well, you can! Slow-cook your way to rich, chocolatey, marshmallowey goodness.


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Poodle Cupcakes

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Make too-cute Poodle Cupcakes for the dog lover, or 50's fan, in your life.
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Rice Krispies Treat Neapolitan Cake 

Credit: Photographer: Lee Harrleson; Stylists:  Jan Gautro, Ana Kelly 
Take Rice Krispies Treats to the next level by flavoring them with strawberry and chocolate and stacking them into “cake” layers to create a dessert that resembles a Neapolitan sundae.  It’s a perfect dessert child’s birthday party at school. 
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Lemon-Blueberry Snack Cake

This super moist snack cake is packed with lemon flavor and is filled with tons of fresh, juicy blueberries. This easy cake makes the perfect afternoon snack.


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Fresh Strawberry Cake

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With cool, creamy whipped topping and sweet fresh strawberries, this moist strawberry cake is a summertime treat.
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Mini Cassata Cakes

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At Boulud Sud, pastry chef Ghaya Oliveira makes a version of cassata, the ornate Sicilian dessert with layers of sponge cake, sweetened ricotta, candied fruit, dark chocolate and marzipan. The easy recipe here is Grace Parisi's own interpretation.
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Coffee-Toffee Ice Cream Cupcakes

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Regular cupcakes can't hold a candle to these top-notch frozen treats. They're ideal for hot summer days when you need a healthy dose of ice cream in the afternoon. Get ready to lick your fingers.

 
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Mississippi Mud Cupcakes

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Here's a cupcake version of the classic Southern chocolate sheetcake that's filled with marshmallows and chopped pecans and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.
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Superman Cupcakes

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Superman cupcakes are a great way to celebrate the next big super hero movie, your child's birthday party, or even Halloween! (Click here for the stencils.)


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Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Here the cream cheese is added after beating the butter and sugar, and the cake bakes at a slightly higher temperature than usual.
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Amaretto Apple Streusel Cupcakes

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Top tender apple cupcakes with a sweet and crunchy topping of brown sugar and almonds, then drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze.  The amaretto adds an even more distinct almond flavor to the cupcakes, but if you don't have it, you can use almond extract instead.
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Red Berry Pavlova Tower

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Layer and fill this meringue turret up to one hour before serving for the best contrast of crunchy, chewy, and creamy textures.
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Chocolate Cherry Cakes

Make the most of this succulent summer fruit while you can. Cherry season typically runs from June through August, so hurry up and grab a big bag of these ruby-red fruits when you see them in your favorite grocery store or local farmer's market. Enjoy them with sweet treats, like these Chocolate Cherry Cakes, or try using cherries in savory dishes. Look for our Grilled Chicken with Cherries and Goat Cheese recipe online at www.allyou.com.
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Strawberries and Cream Cake

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck
We used 6 (8-inch) disposable aluminum foil cake pans, so we could fill all the pans at once. This way, if you bake the layers in batches, the second batch is ready to go in the oven as soon as the first is done.
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Devil's Food Cupcakes with Marshmallow Filling

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These chocolate cupcakes have a secret: They're loaded with marshmallow cream filling. If you grew up on store-bought snack cakes, these family-friendly desserts will blow your mind.
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    1 of 30 Sweet Tea-and-Lemonade Cake
    2 of 30 Gluten-Free Caramelized Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
    3 of 30 Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes
    4 of 30 Icebox Chocolate Cheesecake
    5 of 30 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
    6 of 30 Lemon Ginger Pound Cake
    7 of 30 Whole Orange Cake
    8 of 30 Old-Fashioned Caramel Cupcakes
    9 of 30 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cheesecake
    10 of 30 Mini Mexican Chocolate Cheesecakes
    11 of 30 Birthday Cake
    12 of 30 Triple-Decker Strawberry Cake
    13 of 30 Hot Fudge Brownie Cake
    14 of 30 Strawberry Cheesecake
    15 of 30 White Sheet Cake
    16 of 30 Rocky Road Chocolate Cake
    17 of 30 Poodle Cupcakes
    18 of 30 Rice Krispies Treat Neapolitan Cake 
    19 of 30 Lemon-Blueberry Snack Cake
    20 of 30 Fresh Strawberry Cake
    21 of 30 Mini Cassata Cakes
    22 of 30 Coffee-Toffee Ice Cream Cupcakes
    23 of 30 Mississippi Mud Cupcakes
    24 of 30 Superman Cupcakes
    25 of 30 Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    26 of 30 Amaretto Apple Streusel Cupcakes
    27 of 30 Red Berry Pavlova Tower
    28 of 30 Chocolate Cherry Cakes
    29 of 30 Strawberries and Cream Cake
    30 of 30 Devil's Food Cupcakes with Marshmallow Filling

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