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Baked Alaska

This old-fashioned dessert, which originated at New York City's Delmonico's restaurant to commemorate the purchase of Alaska in 1867, has become popular again, and why not? An ice-cream cake covered with...

Author: Martha Stewart

Double Chocolate Cake

You can have your cake and eat it too. In this exceptionally rich, moist dessert, eggs and butter are replaced by oil and water, resulting in a cholesterol-free cake that tastes just like traditional devil's...

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Pecan Cake

This easy-to-make cake, bursting with chunks of apple and pecans, is delicious with coffee or tea.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lucinda's New York Style Cheesecake

Creamy, tangy, and oh so sweet, this New York-Style Cheesecake will become an instant favorite.

Author: Martha Stewart

Dark Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting

This dense cake offers an intense chocolate experience, complete with fudgy frosting.

Author: Martha Stewart

Devil's Food Cake with Fluffy Frosting

The devil is in the details -- it's also in this sinfully chocolatey cake with fluffy frosting that is sure to be a hit.

Author: Martha Stewart

Angel Food Cake

There's a reason angel food cake is a favorite dessert-it's tender, light as air, and tastes, well, divine. What's more, it's virtually fat-free and uses just six ingredients.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Three layers of delicately spiced apple cake are filled and frosted with tangy cream-cheese frosting here, yielding a towering dessert worthy of any celebration.

Author: Martha Stewart

Simple Lemon Cake

Whole lemons are the base of this rich, citrusy simple lemon cake batter. Precooking the fruit removes the pucker and makes for an intensely flavored cake that's a family-friendly dessert.

Author: Martha Stewart

Maple Cake

The incomparable flavor of pure maple syrup is reason enough to make this sweet treat; that it is also quick to prepare is an added bonus. Maple syrup is marked and graded by its color, ranging from light...

Author: Martha Stewart

Hummingbird Cake

Rumor has it, this crowd-pleasing Hummingbird cake got its name because every bite makes you hum with delight.

Author: Martha Stewart

Raspberry Cream Layer Cake

Pretty pink whipped cream is an irresistible filling and frosting in this delicate raspberry layer cake that comes together in just one hour. It's a light and cheerful dessert to serve at a baby shower,...

Author: Martha Stewart

Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

This quick-and-easy dessert is lighter than traditional cheesecake, since it calls for ricotta instead of cream cheese.

Author: Martha Stewart

Classic Cheesecake

A crumbly graham cracker crust and silky cream cheese filling make this New York-style cheesecake a winner.

Author: Martha Stewart

Simple Layer Cake with Vanilla Frosting

This easy all-purpose yellow cake takes just a bit longer to make than one from a packaged mix, but it's worth it.

Author: Martha Stewart

Julia and Jacques's Chocolate Roulade

Chefs Julia Child and Jacques Pepin shared their recipe for this mouthwatering cake, a log-shaped cake made from a souffle-like mixture.

Author: Martha Stewart

Strawberry Cake

A buttery-vanilla batter is the base of a cake that brims with a pound of strawberries. We promise that you'll want to eat this berry dessert all summer long.

Author: Martha Stewart

Gooey Butter Cake

This sticky-sweet cake is a St. Louis specialty -- every bakery in Missouri has its own version. Martha made this recipe on episode 703 of Martha Bakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

This Glazed Lemon Pound Cake doesn't rise very much, so don't be surprised if it's shorter than you might expect.

Author: Martha Stewart

Flowerpot Cakes

Plant a delicious surprise on your guests with these springtime delights. Our chocolate cakes, baked in small pots, create the illusion of new growth. Each cake is topped with a creamy layer of chocolate...

Author: Martha Stewart

One Bowl Chocolate Cake

Birthday? Anniversary? Going-away party? This super-easy, one-bowl layer cake is the perfect dessert for any gathering of chocolate buffs.

Author: Martha Stewart

Dulce de Leche Cake

The cake is tender and moist, and it's not too sweet to help balance out with the frosting. The frosting is delightful, it has that caramel flavor from the dulce de leche, and the optional rum complements...

Author: Jasmine

Chocolate and Hazelnut Meringue Cake

This cake has delicious twists and turns from it crackly top and hidden hazelnut center to its chocolatey finish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is from reader Julie Haifley of Washington, D.C. It's a classic combination that works for a number of occassions, like Easter.

Author: Martha Stewart

Best White Chocolate Cake

Best white chocolate cake ever! It is pretty dense, kind of like a pound cake. Great with a mascarpone cheese frosting, fresh raspberries, and/or lemon curd.

Author: andreascakesandcatering

Moist Devil's Food Cake

Great swoops of glossy frosting make this a wonderfully exuberant cake with a dark backdrop for birthday candles. But this cake is just as suitable for afternoon snacks or a Sunday supper.

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Linzertorte

Raspberry jam is traditional for a linzertorte, but any seedless jam works well in this dessert.

Author: Martha Stewart

Traditional Tres Leches Cake

You can make this triple milk-soaked cake a day in advance and whip the cream just before serving. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 711.

Author: Martha Stewart

Strawberries and Cream Stack Cake

Everyone, meet tiramisu's enchanting summery sister. This no-bake, make-ahead treat may stand tall, but you can whip it up in short order: simply whisk mascarpone and heavy cream into glossy peaks, soak...

Author: Greg Lofts

Molten Chocolate Cake

This delicious dessert recipe for Molten Chocolate Cake comes from Everyday Food's book, "Great Food Fast."

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Angel Food Cake with Double Chocolate Frosting

Four types of chocolate are called for in this decadent dessert: cocoa powder for the cake batter, bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate for the frosting, and semisweet chocolate for the garnish.

Author: Martha Stewart

Strawberry Torte

This beautiful swirled torte is almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Upside Down Cake

Caramelized apples top a cake spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Chocolate and cherries are a match made in sweets heaven. A touch of kirsch -- brandy made from cherries -- enhances the filling for a more pronounced cherry flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Basic Buttercream

Everyone should have a buttercream recipe up their sleeve -- and a little extra to lick from the mixing bowl.

Author: Martha Stewart

Miniature Golden Fruitcakes

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Author: Martha Stewart

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

An American-born beauty, the cheesecake gets upgraded with a triple dose of chocolate. It's in the crust, in the filling, and over the top. To help prevent cracks, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake...

Author: Martha Stewart

Ricotta Cheesecake

This is the easiest cheesecake to make-it takes just 15 minutes to assemble and doesn't require a water bath. When berries are in season, you can serve them instead of the compote.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Souffle Cake

Author: Martha Stewart

Kransekake

The kransekake, which translates to "wreath cake", is the signature cake of Norway and a showstopping confection that is made for special occasions. And as impressive as a tall tower made out of eighteen...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting

This moist and delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting is a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemony Angel Food Cake

Remember Mom's heavenly angel food cake? Ours has the same ethereal texture (due to egg whites) but with a bright burst of lemon flavor, thanks to fresh juice and zest. Fluffy citrus cream frosting and...

Author: Martha Stewart

Condensed Milk Pound Cake

Put a twist on classic pound cake with an underrated pantry ingredient: sweetened condensed milk. It does double duty here: it goes into the batter and the lime glaze on top.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mom's Currant Cake

Author: Martha Stewart

Classic New York Style Cheesecake

A dense yet not-heavy classic that can't be beat. For a silky-smooth batter, take care to bring the cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream to room temperature before blending. Using a water bath ensures the...

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Chiffon Cake

Our Lemon Chiffon Cake is the perfect summertime dessert. Chiffon cakes are always made with oil, not butter, and will not get hard when refrigerated.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes with Rum Caramel Sauce

Individual pineapple upside-down cakes sitting in a pool of decadent rum caramel are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 710.

Author: Martha Stewart

Blitz Torte

Rich orange-flavored pastry cream is sandwiched between layers of meringue-topped yellow cake in this decadent dessert. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 713.

Author: Martha Stewart

Caramel Cake

This recipe for delicious caramel cake is courtesy of Dr. Maya Angelou and can be found in her cookbook, "Hallelujah."

Author: Martha Stewart