From Kate Heller, owner of Leo’s Bread bakery in New Orleans, this delicious nutty cake can be served as a dessert, and pairs well as a boozy brunch item with strong New Orleans chicory coffee.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Now you don't have to choose between slices of pecan pie or cheesecake—this dessert has both! It makes a ...

So, I got away with not making resolutions for the New Year, but my question is, “If I want to celebrate Fat Tuesday like a rock star, must I give up something for Lent?” Does one have be Catholic to ...

This is as festive as a cake can get. With a moist, tender texture and knock-your-socks-off flavor, it’s worthy of the holidays and a great choice for giving to friends (it stays fresh for a week or ...

Southern food is many things. Although this regional cuisine is often associated with things like history and tradition, there has also been a fair amount of effort in recent years to revamp and ...

Preheat oven to 350° degrees F. Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Roughly grind the pecans in a food processor, or finely chop by hand. In a bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder and salt ...

Chef John Folse's modern update on the old-fashioned Creole spice cake has haunted Judy Walker ever since she ate it at an event at the Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. Because it was packaged for a ...

Rum cake is a delightful dessert with rich cultural and historical roots. Originating in the Caribbean, this cake reflects the region's long history with rum, which dates back to the colonial era when ...

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