The history of sour cream coffee cake and a traditional recipe for this beloved coffee-time treat from food historian Gil Marks.
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King Cake
A traditional recipe and history for Mardi Gras King Cake from food historian Gil Marks.
American Cakes – Molten Chocolate Cakes
American Cakes, recipe and the story behind a beloved dessert from food historian Gil Marks.
American Cakes – Black Forest Cake
Black Forest Cake Recipe and History from food Historian Gil Marks. Chocolate Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting and “Drunken” Cherries.
American Cakes – Lane Cake
The History of Lane Cake and a Traditional Recipe for this Classic Southern Boozy Layer Cake From Food Historian Gil Marks.
New York Cheesecake
The history of cheesecake and a traditional recipe for New York Cheesecake with a variety of fruit toppings from food historian Gil Marks.
Classic German Chocolate Cake
A traditional recipe and history for German Chocolate Cake from food historian Gil Marks. Chocolate cake layered with coconut-pecan frosting.
American Cakes – Hummingbird Cake
A traditional recipe and history for southern banana-pineapple spice cake with cream cheese frosting from food historian Gil Marks
American Cakes – Kentucky Bourbon Cake
History and a traditional recipe for Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Cake from food historian Gil Marks. Bourbon spiced cake filled with dried fruit and nuts.
American Cakes – Red Velvet Cake
A traditional recipe and history for Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese or Whipped Roux Frosting from food historian Gil Marks.
American Cakes – Monkey Bread
Food historian Gil Marks shares the history of Monkey Bread and a traditional recipe along with variations for this sweet treat in his regular column, American Cakes
American Cakes – Carrot Cake
Food historian Gil Marks presents a classic recipe and detailed history for Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
American Cakes – Boston Cream Pie
A detailed history of the Boston Cream Pie, including a delicious classic recipe from food historian Gil Marks.
American Cakes – Cider Cake
Food Historian Gil Marks shares a recipe and history for American Cider Cake with Caramel Frosting.
American Cakes – Kolache
Learn the history of Czech kolaches, then try a traditional recipe with fillings and posipka from food historian Gil Marks.
Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe
Learn how to make Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, a sweet retro American treat. History and a vintage-inspired recipe from food historian Gil Marks.
American Cakes – Washington Cake
A traditional recipe for patriotic Washington Cake and the history behind the recipe from culinary historian Gil Marks.
Strawberry Shortcake – A History & Recipe
American Cakes – the history of Strawberry Shortcake from food historian Gil Marks, and a delicious traditional recipe for Strawberry Shortcake.