Dessert

Jan 20, 2013 — By Texas Monthly

This three-milk cake from Cafe Central in El Paso is sweet and moist.

Jan 20, 2013 — By Patricia Sharpe

A cake that gets to the heart of the batter from Austin’s Rather Sweet Bakery.

Jan 1, 2013 — By Texas Monthly

From Stampede 66, in Dallas

Jun 30, 2011 — By Megan Giller

Picture this: It’s one of those brutally hot days, when the Texas air is as still and thick as homespun cream. Far in a South Austin field, behind a row of trailers, there’s a girl. She’s standing in a tiny patch of shade, holding something in each hand. Closer,…

Jan 20, 2011 — By Megan Giller

I already know what some of you are thinking. “Cake balls,” you scoff. “That’s so 2009.” Well, it’s 2011, and Holy Cacao’s cake balls are here to stay, for a good reason. These beauties are moist, fluffy, and served in perfect little portions. If you’re a peanut…

Jun 24, 2010 — By Megan Giller

Yes, folks, I just had a birthday. And no, I won’t tell you how old I am this year. But I will tell you about the best thing that happened to me on that lovely day: a visit to Bananarchy, in South Austin! Here’s how it works. Order either…

Oct 31, 2009 — By Texas Monthly

Recipe from Randy Rucker, formerly of the Rainbow Lodge Houston.

Apr 30, 1996 — By Patricia Sharpe

Introducing El Rey, the Venezuelan chocolate that is wowing chefs everywhere, thanks to the efforts of a Texan with a taste for treats.