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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

Flourless Chocolate Walnut Torte

Luscious flourless chocolate cake is a staple dessert for people who follow a gluten-free diet. Many of these cakes rely on butter for richness, but the secret to this dairy-free recipe is coconut oil....

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Pudding Cakes

Spoon into these lemon pudding cakes and find a surprise in your dessert: There's a delicate and tart sauce at the bottom.

Author: Martha Stewart

Orange and Poppy Seed Sheet Cake

Full of citrus flavor, this recipe includes orange zest, sour cream, poppy seeds, and vanilla paste in the batter and orange juice in the luscious, easy icing. To serve, shower with more poppy seeds and...

Author: Martha Stewart

Whipped Cream Cake

This old-fashioned dessert from master baker Rose Levy Beranbaum's cookbook, "Rose's Heavenly Cakes," contains no butter or oil; instead, whipped cream gives the cake its melt-in-your-mouth texture and...

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Bundt Cake

This lemon bundt cake is the perfect addition to any springtime dinner party.

Author: Martha Stewart

Vanilla Sponge Cake

Use this vanilla sponge cake recipe to make Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake. To make our Watermelon Bombe, use a half batch of this recipe: Divide the batter between two 6-inch-round layer-cake pans, and bake...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pear Upside Down Gingerbread Cake

This gingerbread-based cake is both festive and homey thanks to the additions of pear and its upside-down make.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Sponge Cake

Brushing the cake layers with a simple syrup before frosting keeps the cake from crumbling and drying out.

Author: Martha Stewart

Peanut Butter Buttercream

Use this recipe to make our Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pecan Torte

This torte is both dairy- and gluten-free. Toasted pecans lend a nutty flavor. Serve this simple dessert with lemon curd and berries for a sweet finish to your Passover meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Devil's Food Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting

This devilishly delicious, light and airy, all-occasion cake recipe was adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," and the frosting recipe is courtesy of Matt Lewis of Baked.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Cornmeal Cake

Extra-virgin olive oil, eggs, and milk make this Italian-inspired lemon cornmeal cake extra-moist. And it's gluten-free, to boot. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 810.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

Tortesare richand dense, so a thin wedge is a perfect portion. Dip a long,sharp knife intowarm water,slice, and wipethe blade with a dish towel.

Author: Martha Stewart

Blueberry Upside Down Cake

For a fluffy cake, it's important to use milk that's at room temperature -- it keeps the butter from curdling.

Author: Martha Stewart

Paskha

This traditional Russian dessert is similar to a no-bake cheesecake. Dried-pineapple cutouts embellish this cake, but Martha sometimes uses jelly beans instead.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

If you love the apple-cider doughnuts often sold at farmers' markets, you'll love this cake! Baked in a Bundt pan, it's essentially a giant cakey doughnut, made a little more wholesome with whole-wheat...

Author: Martha Stewart

Hot Milk Cake

This fluffy vanilla cake gets it name (and flavor!) from the scalded milk in the batter. Martha made this recipe on episode 705 of Martha Bakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Ultimate Chocolate Cake

This deep, rich confection topped with fudgy frosting is ideal for special occasions or simply for chocolate lovers. Martha's uses Valrhona cocoa powder; for best results, use the highest-quality ingredients...

Author: Martha Stewart

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Chocolate lovers will adore this dessert. The edges and top develop a delicately crisp crust while the center remains moist and fudgy.

Author: Martha Stewart

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cakes

With three shades of chocolate, these cakes are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the sweet tooth.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pear Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Serve a scoop of Spice Ice Cream alongside this upside-down cake for a delicious fall dessert.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting

A chocolate cake enjoys an exalted presence when frosted with an irresistibly sweet, buttery spread. A garnish of shaved coconut takes the cake from diner counter to dinner-party finale.

Author: Martha Stewart

Boston Cream Pie

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Author: Martha Stewart

Basic White Cake

Forget the boxed mix! Making a white cake from scratch is so worth it. Our easy version has a moist, tender crumb and pairs well with any frosting.

Author: Martha Stewart

Red Velvet Chocolate Cake

What could make traditional red velvet cake even better? Chocolate, of course!

Author: Martha Stewart

Carrot Ginger Layer Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Sweet, edible ribbons wrap this cream-cheese frosted two-tiered carrot cake. They're made from thinly sliced carrot strips, cooked in sugar and water until translucent, then gently pressed into the cake's...

Author: Martha Stewart

Peach Shortcakes

Serve this dessert in the height of summer, when peaches are fresh and juicy.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

This sweet and simple sheet cake marries two great flavors that just plain belong together: rich and tender chocolate cake, and creamy peanut-butter frosting. For maximum fluff, go for a classic smooth...

Author: Martha Stewart

Best Pound Cake

Here's the test kitchen's favorite recipe for a classic pound cake. If you prefer your pound cake with a slightly less dense texture, follow our instructions below for a lighter variation that incorporates...

Author: Martha Stewart

Orange Yogurt Cake

This lightly sweet, no-mixer-required cake gets a its touch of sophistication from sweetened segmented oranges and strips of zest.

Author: Martha Stewart

Orange Chiffon Cake

This light ad airy orange chiffon cake is simply delicious. This recipe for orange chiffon cake packs plenty of orange flavor using zest and juice and goes perfectly with a warm cup of tea.

Author: Martha Stewart

Almond Torte

This flourless cake is light and delicious.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apricot Cheesecake

Sweet-tart apricot jam is the perfect counterpoint to classic creamy cheesecake. Martha made this recipe on episode 613 of Martha Bakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Old Fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake

This is one of Martha's favorite traditional chocolate layer cakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Maple Layer Cake

This homemade layer cake is dense with flavors of dark-amber syrup and fresh, crushed walnuts.

Author: Martha Stewart

Old Fashioned Berry Shortcake

This traditional shortcake is a classic for a reason -- just about everyone loves the play of tart, juicy berries, airy whipped cream, and layers of delicate cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Meyer Lemon Pound Cake

A crack or crevice along the top of a pound cake is a good thing-especially when it's filled with a sweet Meyer lemon glaze.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Mint Icebox Cake

This old-fashioned no-bake cake has just three components: store-bought cookies, homemade mint whipped cream, and chocolate chips.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Chocolate Glaze

This cheesecake is a fresh take on a familiar combination. It's not too sweet and has a voluptuous consistency. The glossy chocolate glaze goes on like satin.

Author: Martha Stewart

Coconut Layer Cake

For the coconut lover, a teetering creation of tender sour-cream cake, coconut filling, and piles of seven-minute frosting. This recipe yields a six-layer cake. However, if you prefer the look of five...

Author: Martha Stewart

Fruitcake

This dense fruitcake makes a delightful gift. The addition of alcohol means that fruitcakes can be tucked away for long periods of time.

Author: Martha Stewart

Versatile Vanilla Cake

Skip the store-bought cake mix and impress guests with a vanilla-flavored cake recipe that's easier than it looks. Top off this cake with our Whipped Frosting. For variations on this cake, see our Chocolate...

Author: Martha Stewart

Gingerbread For Houses

After much experimentation, we've discovered that this recipe for intensely-scented and sturdy gingerbread makes the finest building blocks your gingerbread house could hope for.

Author: Martha Stewart

Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze

Just as it does in muffins and breads, shredded zucchini lends moistness to this cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Coconut Pecan Cake

For a delectable Valentine's Day surprise, bake our Coconut Pecan Cake in a heart-shape pan.

Author: Martha Stewart

German Chocolate Bundt Cake

German chocolate cake is defined by its iconic coconut-pecan frosting; for this recipe, we've bucked tradition and tucked it inside of this Bundt cake instead. Here's the trick: Transfer the batter to...

Author: Greg Lofts

Strawberry Shortcakes

These classic sweets aren't fancy; they're just plain good and full of memories. Flaky biscuits are filled with our macerated sweetened strawberries and topped with homemade whipped cream.

Author: Martha Stewart

Haunted Black Forest Layer Cake

Topped with chocolate ganache and studded with cherries, this classic cake recipe is irresistible to all creatures, vampire or otherwise.

Author: Martha Stewart

Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake

Made with dark chocolate and almond flour, this special occasion-worthy cake is surprisingly light and airy thanks to the addition of egg whites and just happens to be gluten-free. Serve with whipped creme...

Author: Martha Stewart