Sour Cream-Orange Coffee Cake with Chocolate-Pecan StreuselMark Thomas
The streusel here is both a filling and a topping — for twice the crunch and flavor.
Serve a thick slice for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.
Cannoli and sfogliatelle require complex technique—making them is best left to the professionals. But a galette-inspired variation? That’s a snap to do at home.
Yes, it's a shortcut in a microwave. It's also a gooey, fudgy, wildly good chocolate cake.
Reminiscent of a classic diner dessert, this chocolate cream pie offers pure comfort in a cookie crust.
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