How can a cake look *this* gorgeous without any fancy finishing touches or frosting, you ask? It’s as simple as topping it with sugared slivered almonds and baking it into a crunchy caramel-like crust ...

Almond pastries, or "paste di mandorla," are a beloved treat from Sicily—seriously good stuff—a region in Italy known for its delicious sweets. These little pastries are made primarily with almonds ...

Almond paste cookies, known in Sicily as pizzicotti di pasta di mandorle, are everywhere—from family tables to those charming ...

Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis‘ Almond Cake looks deceptively more difficult to make than it actually is. This elegant, rustic dessert is a crowd-pleaser, and it’s done in no time. Can a cake ...

Simple, rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and delicately sweet dessert, but traditional European versions tend to be heavy and dense. For a slightly cakier version with plenty of nutty flavor, we ...

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Even more than hors d’oeuvre, a New Year’s party needs dessert. Ringing in the New Year with something sweet symbolizes the wish for a sweet year ahead. Besides, if you’re celebrating late into the ...

"This food processor cake is moist and tender. Before serving, the cake is brushed with whiskey-laced syrup, then covered with jam-flavored fruit, and served with sour cream or creme fraîche. To make ...

Simple, rich almond cake makes a sophisticated and delicately sweet dessert, but traditional European versions tend to be heavy and dense. For a slightly cakier version with plenty of nutty flavor, we ...