double shape cake

strawberry pavlova

"I eat lots of fruits, and this recipe showcasing strawberries is a favorite. It's an impressive dessert that never fails. --Mary Pead, Ocala, Florida"

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black-bottom ice cream pie

"Since we live in an area where dairy farming flourishes, an ice cream pie seemed like a natural dish to create. It's an easy dessert to prepare anytime."

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chocolate layer cake

"You can 'halve' your cake and eat it, too, when you make Verna Mae Floyd's chocolaty classic for two. 'My mother came up with this delicious dessert after we kids left the nest,' she explains from Highlands, Texas. 'Today, I split this tempting two-layer treat with my husband.'"

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mint chocolate chip pie

"You'll need only three ingredients to fix this refreshing make-ahead dessert that features a cool combination of mint and chocolate. 'When time is short, it's so handy to pull this no-fuss pie out of the freezer for company,' notes Dolores Scofield of West Shokan, New York."

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