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 ...

1 (6 ounce) package fresh raspberries, plus mint leaves for garnish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees or 375 at higher altitudes. Place drained, rinsed beans in a food processor and puree until smooth.

Want to go beyond cards and heart-shaped candies this year? If so, heighten the celebration of Valentine’s Day with this chocolate-raspberry torte. Its classic flavor combination, rich taste, dense ...

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 ...

Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Line the base of a 20cm (8inch) spring-form tin with bakewell paper and brush the sides with a little melted butter, followed by a dusting of ground almonds. Place the ...

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 ...

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch round cake pan with vegetable cooking spray. Coat bottom and sides with 2 teaspoons of cocoa. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Combine ...