Double chocolate cake

Try these gourmet desserts sweetened only with dates from French-Canadian cookbook author Madame Labriski.

Rainbow Birthday Cake

Spring showers bring the delightful surprise of a rainbow that brightens any gathering. Making the batter and icing once then dividing it for colouring makes it easy.

Victorian Tea Cake

Golden Fish Cakes

Three Kings Cake

Layered Apple Cake

Cajun Crab Cakes

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these appetizers have just a hint of heat. If you make and freeze a batch ahead, they'll require just a quick sauté to be ready.

Raspberry Crumble Cake

Fudgy Hanukkah Cake

At Hanukkah, it's traditional to hand out small gifts of money (called Hanukkah gelt), either real or chocolate, to children. Tuck gold-wrapped chocolate coins into the batter to surprise your youngsters with a little treat.