Chocolate-Banana Cake with Walnuts

This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.

Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

There are many things that appeal about a Basque cheesecake—it's crustless (one less job) and is meant to look “rustic” with its wrinkled and jagged sides.

Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.

Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.

We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.

Reminiscent of a classic diner dessert, this chocolate cream pie offers pure comfort in a cookie crust.

Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.