Add some whipped cream atop this Cranberry Upside-Down Cake and you'll have the most delicious dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Quick breads are among our most well-loved edible gifts. Here, the season's standouts -- tart cranberries and refreshing citrus -- spike a batch of sweet, moist mini loaves.
Author: Martha Stewart
This spiced pumpkin cake is enhanced by layers of a delectably rich frosting that features cream cheese and goat cheese. Quince, available in the fall, has a fragrant, apple-like flavor. If you can't find...
Author: Martha Stewart
The secret behind this devilish cake is instant coffee powder, which enhances the rich chocolate flavor. Eat a bewitching slice of this cake by the light of the moon, and save the caramel spiderweb and...
Author: Martha Stewart
In the grand tradition of European pastry, this torte alternates layers of crisp butter-wafer cookies with a dense bittersweet chocolate mousse. Best served chilled and thinly sliced, this dessert is elegant;...
Author: Martha Stewart
A good tip for picking out perfectly ripe peaches is that the fruit should be very fragrant; if it doesn't smell like a peach, it won't taste like a peach.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn...
Author: Martha Stewart
A chocolatey glaze is just the thing this creamy vanilla cheesecake needs for ultimate indulgence.
Author: Martha Stewart
A frozen almond extravaganza, this ice cream cake was inspired by Good Humor's Toasted Almond Bar: Almond cake layers are brushed with amaretto syrup and have vanilla ice cream and sugared almonds between...
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple recipe is courtesy of Cokie Roberts and is featured in her new book, "Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation."
Author: Martha Stewart
When the holidays roll around and pumpkin pie feels a bit old and stale, try making thisPumpkin Cake with Brown Butter Icing instead.
Author: Martha Stewart
We made this homey dessert with yellow cornmeal, which produces a rich, golden color, but you could use white cornmeal instead.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this luscious torte, whisked egg whites give height, and finely chopped apricots impart moisture and texture. Top this easy dessert with warmed apricot glaze, blanched, sliced almonds, and Passover...
Author: Martha Stewart
Every piece of cake is guaranteed to have some apple slices.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this vanilla Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting when making any of your favorite cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Talk about a slice of heaven! Chocolate wafers, cherry ice cream, and vanilla ice cream doctored with fresh cherries and berries are layered into a spectacular cake. It's finished with a generous drizzle...
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious coconut layer cake has lemon curd which adds tartness to the filling in this decadent dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
This luscious loaf packs double the dose of chocolatey goodness thanks to cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
Author: Martha Stewart
For the ultimate chocolate lover, make this rich, dense chocolate cake with an equally intense, chocolatey frosting.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tangerine juice adds zest to the batter and glaze of this festive Bundt cake. Thin skins make tangerines a breeze to squeeze by hand. For smooth, pulp-free juice (great in this glaze), strain juice through...
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this brown sugar buttercream on our Triple-Layer Apple Cake. If the mixture seems to have separated after all the butter is incorporated, beat on medium-high until smooth. Reduce speed to low; beat...
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha recreates the iconic dessert from Blum's Bakery in San Francisco. It teams a light sponge cake with rich coffee frosting and crunchy shards of coffee-flavored candy. Martha made this recipe on "Martha...
Author: Martha Stewart
There's something extra-special about an individually sized dessert -- especially when it's a molten chocolate cake served warm out of the oven. You can prepare these rich chocolate pudding cakes up to...
Author: Martha Stewart
A rich Dobos Torte -- which has alternating layers of yellow genoise cake and Caramel Buttercream -- is topped with coarsely chopped caramelized sugar. The original recipe was created in 1887 by the Hungarian...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
The incredibly tasty Apple Dump Cake is a super easy dessert, despite the not-so-great name! Apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter are layered in a 9 x 13 pan and baked until golden. This is a perfect...
Author: Angela
Don't forget dessert! A fudgy, gooey ice cream cake is not only impressive to look at, but it's also easier to make than you might think.
Author: Martha Stewart
When tart, juicy rhubarb teams up with an orange-scented cake, dessert nirvana is achieved. The stalks offer jammy brightness and a rosy hue, and a crunchy brown-sugar crumble is its crowning glory. Cozy...
Author: Martha Stewart
This rustic cake is infused with the tastes of honey, lemon, and a hint of ground cardamom, like a flavorful cup of tea. Four layers of cake-made tender and moist with oil (in place of butter), milk, honey,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This colorful, whimsical vanilla cake has sprinkles inside and out, and just may be the ultimate birthday cake. This recipe is adapted from the book, "Baked Occasions" by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito....
Author: Martha Stewart
This chocolate cake recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry" cookbook involves minimal cleanup -- the ingredients are blended in the very pan that goes into the oven.
Author: Martha Stewart
For real chocoholics, this dark, decadent, flourless cake is a dream come true. The recipe is especially easy, too -- unlike most flourless cakes, the batter for this one is lightened with whipped cream...
Author: Martha Stewart
This colorful layer cake from "Whisk Kid" blogger Kaitlin Flannery is ideal for a child's birthday party, or any time you want to make a big impression.
Author: Martha Stewart
...
Author: Martha Stewart
An overnight stint in the fridge softens the graham crackers and firms up the pudding to create a sliceable dessert in this icebox cake recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
We've spiced up our Classic Pound Cake recipe with cinnamon and raisins.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh fruit compotes, like our Dried-Apricot Compote With Late-Harvest Riesling, are luscious on top of this cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
This rich chocolate wine cake recipe, provided by Margot Murdock Murphy, uses a Nordic Ware Fleur De Lis Bundt Pan.
Author: Martha Stewart
That's right, 7 layers! If you use homemade pound cake, double the sorbet and ice cream to get the same showstopping height.
Author: Martha Stewart
Ripe passion fruit has a dark purple color and slightly dimpled appearance, and is heavy for its size. Showcase its spicy-sweet flavor with this dessert recipe from TV chef Thomas Joseph.
Author: Martha Stewart
With orange and lemon juice in the glaze and orange and lemon zest in the batter, this poppy-seed-flecked cake doubles up on citrus flavor. Serve it with a simple bar of high-quality dark chocolate, which...
Author: Martha Stewart
Buttermilk keeps this crowd-pleasing cake perfectly moist. You can bake the loaf a couple of days in advance and finish with cream cheese frosting just before serving.
Author: Martha Stewart
A childhood favorite made larger than life, our celebration sheet cake features delicious homemade sprinkles. An old-fashioned cooked milk frosting is the perfect balance of not-too-sweet creaminess. We...
Author: Martha Stewart
Inspired by the cardamom-date cakes found in the Arabian Gulf, this dessert derives its intoxicating flavor from Medjool dates, Arabic coffee, and semisweet chocolate.
Author: Martha Stewart
In Iceland, this layered prune torte is made for the winter holidays and nibbled on all season, thanks to its long shelf life.
Author: Martha Stewart
This crowd-pleasing cake features the classic peaches-and-cream flavor pair. Instead of icing, the warm cake gets a liberal dusting of cinnamon sugar.
Author: Martha Stewart
This cake may look plain, but inside, it's moist, dense, and intensely flavored. In other words, it's a chocolate lover's dream come true. The fact that it takes just 20 minutes of effort is all the icing...
Author: Martha Stewart
When assembling the cake, use a new doll and wrap it in plastic before putting it in the center of the cake. Candles should absolutely not be used, because Barbie's hair is flammable.
Author: Martha Stewart
With pistachios in the batter and on top, our fudgy cake is truly holiday-worthy.
Author: Martha Stewart
Gumdrops stud the surface of this domed cake. Icing is piped out in starburst dots. You can't go wrong -- just start piping at the bottom and work your way up.
Author: Martha Stewart