I subscribe to Christina Lane's dessert for two newsletter and recently made a couple 6 inch layer cakes that were really good. I made her carrot cake for Easter and the chocolate cake for mom's 88th birthday. Since there are only 3 of us here (mom moved in with us 2 yrs ago), a 6 inch cake is perfect. Has anyone else tried her recipes?
I have a special issue "magazine" from America's Test Kitchen that is baking for two. One day I shall try their cheesecake, since I should confine myself to just a slice.
For me, the issue is that if I'm going to make a dessert, I usually want at least two day's worth if it's something like a cake or quick bread. With quick breads, I use small loaf pans and freeze some.