The base of this apple streusel cake is a simple butter cake that I've flavored with plenty of vanilla plus a touch of almond extract and cloves for a little bit of extra warmth. Thick slices of ...

To a Pole, this poppy seed cake is as natural as a croissant to a Frenchman or an apple strudel to an Austrian. Even though it’s considered festive in Poland, you can encounter makowiec on a daily ...

Sweet and spiced, this apple strudel from Rick Stein is a winner. Be sure to melt the butter used to separate the layers of pastry, as this makes for a great flaky crust. Preheat the oven to 190C ...

Spoon the apple mixture along the middle of the pastry ... or until the top is crisp and golden-brown. (Check the strudel after 10 minutes; if it is browning too quickly, reduce the heat a little.