The macarons can be made in advance and frozen. This light cake is served for tea in Sicily. Perfect for dessert after Easter brunch or dinner, this cake can be made up to three days in advance.

Apple cake is revered in Germany, and Rick Stein's classic apfelkuchen with a crunchy cinnamon topping will show you why. Any dessert apples will work for this, but avoid using Bramleys that won't ...