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    Double Chocolate Bars

    Double Chocolate Bars

    MAKES: About a dozen squares TIME: 40 minutes Somewhere between a brownie, a cookie, and fudge. 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus a little for the greasing pan 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg Pinch salt 3/4 cup...
    Cornmeal Pound Cake

    Cornmeal Pound Cake

    MAKES: 1 loaf (at least 8 servings) TIME: About 11/2 hours, largely unattended, plus time to cool I love regular pound cake, but I love the sweet and mild corn flavor of this even more. Thanks to whipped egg whites, it’s light and tender, not leaden as you might...
    Coconut-Lime Bars

    Coconut-Lime Bars

    MAKES: About a dozen squares TIME: About 1 hour Tangy and sweet, with a tropical twist from the coconut, this variation on gooey lemon bars is incredibly easy to prepare. Be sure not to overbake them; they’re done when the edges are firming up and the middle is...
    Coconut Meringue Pie

    Coconut Meringue Pie

    MAKES: 6 to 8 servings TIME: About 1 hour with a prepared crust, plus time to chill A twist on classic lemon meringue: Lighter than coconut cream pie, with a rich and creamy filling and a delicate topping. For something even lighter, try the fruit variation, which...
    Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake

    Chocolate Vanilla Layer Cake

    MAKES: One 2-layer cake (about 12 servings) TIME: About 1 hour, plus time to cool Though usually viewed as opposite flavors, chocolate and vanilla combine beautifully. Vanilla’s perfumy and musky aroma and flavor provide a wonderful backdrop for the earthiness...