cakes

No cake is complete without the requisite icing. We like chocolate buttercream icing to finish off our treats. It's a classic for a reason, after all.

By incorporating the fruit sauce into the batter to form elegant swirls, these bars are perfect no-mess treats for your next potluck.

This rich and creamy dessert can be topped with any fruit sauce or simply melted chocolate — it's up to you. (We're partial to this cranberry sauce during the holidays, though.)

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Creamy cheesecake paired with chocolate and cozy, seasonal spices makes for a perfect fall square.