Known as Maryland’s state dessert, the Smith Island Cake is characterized by its 10 thin, alternating layers of yellow cake and rich, fudge-adjacent chocolate frosting. Since 2018, Smith Island Bakery ...

Flourless chocolate cake, like the torta Caprese (above), has Italian roots that can be traced back more than 100 years. (Meridith Ford for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) ...

Place 1 soaked matzo square on a plate; cover with a thin layer of chocolate mixture (about 1/4 cup) and sprinkle evenly with about 1/4 cup of finely chopped hazelnuts.

Add the bananas, buttermilk, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg, and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan. Dollop the salted caramel sauce over the batter, and use a ...