Baking

Here's a terrific light version of an American summer classic.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A bourbon-laced cream filling and rich chocolate glaze turn the classic layer cake into something really special.

With a crust fashioned after the popular cookie, this tart features a dark and white chocolate mocha filling. It's really more like candy and should be cut into small wedges.

A favorite Christmas drink is transformed into this lovely custard.

A delicious new take on an old favorite.

Try these tender butter cookies with some spring or summer fruit for a refreshing finale to any of these entrées.

A moist and flavorful banana-nut muffin with a distinctly tropical twist.

If you don't have the pastry rings we call for in this recipe, you can use 1/2-cup muffin cups. However, the batter will fill 6 muffin cups, making smaller cakes.

Like savory shortbread, these are wonderful when paired with wine, salads or soups.

Extra-virgin olive oil is the the secret ingredient in this moist, dense, lightly sweet cake. Perfect as an afternoon snack or for breakfast with a cup of fluffy cappuccino.

To create a basket-weave design, follow the instructions at the bottom of the recipe.

You can use Meyer lemons in this cake for a lighter, more floral flavor.

This recipe was developed by Houston pastry chef Carrie Hart with the assistance of Girl Scout Amanda Marlow.

This pretty tart is great with vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.