Miniature chocolate chips are added to the cake batter before it’s poured over a layer of nuts and coconut. After baking, invert onto a platter and sprinkle a few more chocolate chips over the topping. Let stand about 30 minutes before slicing.

You might need to buy:
  • * 3 tablespoons butter
  • * 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • * 4 teaspoons water
  • * 1/2 cup coconut
  • * 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • * 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • * 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • * 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • * 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • * 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • * 1/2 cup milk
  • * 2 eggs
  • * 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • * 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces

Caramelized pecans, walnuts, and macadamia nuts are placed into the pan before the batter is poured over — giving this cake its “upside-down” name.

You might need to buy:
  • * 1/4 cup butter
  • * 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • * 2/3 cup light-colored corn syrup
  • * 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • * 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • * 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • * 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • * 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • * 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • * 1 cup granulated sugar
  • * 2 eggs
  • * 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • * 2/3 cup milk

This recipe, originally made in 1952, has been perfected over the years. We think you’ll agree that this version is the moistest, richest, “chocolatiest” cake ever. And, of the many ways to frost it, we vote for our classic Chocolate-Sour Cream Frosting.

You might need to buy:
  • * 3 eggs
  • * 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • * 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • * 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • * 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • * 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • * 2 cups sugar
  • * 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • * 1-1/2 cups milk

When lush, creamy dishes seem a little over the top but you’re in the mood for something special, consider adding the crunch and crackle of crisp phyllo layers to the mix. We’ve used these sheets of paper-thin Greek pastry to add structure to a honeyed mix of nuts and chocolate.

You might need to buy:
  • * 3 tablespoons honey
  • * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • * 1 cup half-and-half or light cream
  • * 2 beaten egg yolks
  • * 1 cup ground pecans
  • * 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • * 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • * 2 to 3 teaspoons hot water
  • * Cocoa powder
  • * 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Belongs to mlynmac Dream Cream Puffs 

Makes 8 servings

Prep: 25 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Cool: 1 hour
Stand: 1 hour

You might need to buy:
  • * Nonstick cooking spray
  • * 1/2 cup water
  • * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • * 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • * 2 eggs
  • * 1 4-serving-size package instant chocolate pudding mix or reduced-calorie regular chocolate pudding mix
  • * 2 cups fat-free milk
  • * 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • * Sifted powdered sugar
You might need to buy:
  • * 1 tablespoon water
  • * 1 teaspoon vanilla

This dish comes out golden, chewy and crunchy on the sides and creamy in the middle," says longtime mac-and-cheese maker Barbara Henry. "It’s positively addictive, and anybody can make it.

serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • pasta shells or corkscrews
  • eggs
  • milk
Belongs to mlynmac Sugared Almonds 
You might need to buy:
  • * 1 cup whole blanched almonds
  • * 1/2 cup sugar
  • * 2 tablespoons butter
  • * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • * 3/4 teaspoon salt
Pie

Prep: 25 min.
Bake: 35 min.

You might need to buy:
  • * 3/4 cup pure maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
  • * 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • * 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • * 1/2 cup milk
  • * 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • * 1 cup flaked coconut
  • * 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • * Pastry for Single-Crust Pie*
You might need to buy:
  • • 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
  • • 1 cup peanut butter
  • • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • • 1 cup water
  • • 3 eggs
  • • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • • 1/3 cup peanut butter flavored chips
  • • 1 cup chopped peanuts