This cake frosting is named for the length of time it must be beaten in the final stage.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bosc pears, available through April, become tender yet hold their shape well when poached. A spice-infused syrup gives them a pie-like flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
This wonderful recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's favorite-is courtesy of the Gracie Mansion. Enjoy these with a glass of milk for the ultimate late night snack.
Author: Martha Stewart
Add chopped nuts to make these cookies even crunchier. After beating in the dry ingredients, stir up to one cup of pecans, walnuts, or almonds into the dough. To make the cookies all the same size, use...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
The holidays wouldn't be complete without a jar of these spice cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving, this is an excellent cake to keep in mind when you have a houseful of guests. The ganache glaze makes it dressy enough for dessert after a special dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is based on the famous Key lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach. If you can't find Key limes, use regular fresh lime juice.
Author: Martha Stewart
These cookies are crispy at the edges, chewy in the center, and loaded with 2 kinds of chocolate. Feel free to add 2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cherry-oatmeal cookies are a nice twist on a classic. Serve these at your next gathering, or make a batch and slip one into your loved one's lunch bag.
Author: Martha Stewart
How sweet it is-pound cake from scratch in three simple steps! We've added vanilla to our recipe for an extra hint of flavor!
Author: Martha Stewart
Make these quick and easy peanut butter cookies for a nutty dessert everyone will love.
Author: Martha Stewart
Get the most lemon flavor into this pound cake by grating the lemon zest first, then squeezing out the juice. Lemon zest, juice, and glaze give you triple the lemon for a crowd-pleasing pound cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
This easy white icing recipe yields a foolproof frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try Martha Stewart's quick and easy cream cheese frosting recipe. Cream cheese frosting is a delicious delight atop cupcakes and a favorite on pumpkin cake, carrot cake, and more.
Author: Martha Stewart
This classic recipe is always a hit with the family.
Author: Martha Stewart
Both make-ahead and no-bake, this Italian treat will lift everyone's mood-including the chef's! Grab an Americano at a coffee shop to infuse the store-bought ladyfingers with freshly brewed flavor. Then,...
Author: Shira Bocar
Baking a pie from scratch takes a little patience, but watching your friends and family enjoy the results makes it all worthwhile.
Author: Martha Stewart
Loaded with ample doses of sweet dates, raisins, and buttery pecans, this easy recipe for drop cookies from reader Jackie Schulman of Tucker, Georgia, creates a homey and irresistible teatime dessert....
Author: Martha Stewart
For the true lemon lover, these crisp cookies are the perfect treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Shake up your typical milk shake with a touch of malted milk -- it'll add an irresistible flavor that will make you feel transported to an old soda shop.
Author: Martha Stewart
Just try not to lick the spoon when you make this basic whipped frosting that pairs perfectly with our Versatile Vanilla Cake, Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a sweet, billowy dessert, try our banana cream pie recipe. This recipe for delicious banana cream pie is adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," and it is one of Martha's favorites because...
Author: Martha Stewart
Foods with a high sugar content, such as peanut brittle, tend to draw moisture from the air, so try to make this candy when the weather is sunny and dry rather than humid or rainy.
Author: Martha Stewart
This all-purpose buttercream has an ultra-silky, stable texture that spreads beautifully over cakes and cupcakes, and can be piped into perfect peaks and patterns.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh, flavorful blueberries are the star of this delectable tart. Add thin strips of lemon zest for a colorful garnish.
Author: Martha Stewart
German for "pepper nut," pfeffernusse cookies are named for the pinch of pepper added to the dough before baking. It joins a quartet of warm spices -- cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
Author: Martha Stewart
For these five-ingredient truffles, it takes only a few minutes to whip up a batch of rich ganache from heavy cream and semisweet chocolate. After pouring the mixture into a pan and chilling, you can choose...
Author: Martha Stewart
Because it is so often used in pies, rhubarb is sometimes called "pie plant." For best results, make this pie the day before you plan to serve it.
Author: Martha Stewart
Memories of childhood birthday cakes will be evoked by this sweet and Fluffy Vanilla Frosting, made quickly with just three ingredients and a handheld mixer (a standing mixer will take even less time)....
Author: Martha Stewart
The starch in Arborio rice -- typically used for risotto -- makes this pudding extra creamy.
Author: Martha Stewart
"After baking countless cakes over the past 11 years for our pages, I've come back around to appreciating the versatility of a sponge cake," says Jennifer Aaronson, editorial director of food and entertaining....
Author: Martha Stewart
Rich, lightly sweetened cream biscuits top a luscious filling of fresh blueberries in one of Martha's favorite desserts. The filling is made with fresh berries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a hint of cinnamon...
Author: Martha Stewart
Classic bread pudding is just how you remember it: perfumed with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, and dotted with raisins.
Author: Martha Stewart
Although this dish is a great way to use up old bread, it can also be made with fresh bread. Serve it with a scoop of mango ice cream.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala...
Author: Martha Stewart
Rich with molasses, hermit bars are spicy, old-fashioned treats that keep for days. Martha made this recipe on episode 706 of Martha Bakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Be very careful to stand away from the stove when you add the rum -- the flames will be brief but dramatic.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this lemon glaze with our Glazed Lemon Pound Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Ask any pastry chef about frostings and they'll tell you that there's nothing like a good basic vanilla buttercream. This American-style vanilla buttercream from chef Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery in NYC...
Author: Martha Stewart
For best results, bake these cakes at least a day before serving. Store, wrapped in plastic, for up to three days at room temperature, or freeze for up to three months.
Author: Martha Stewart
For those who can't choose between chocolate chip or oatmeal as their favorite cookie, here is the ultimate compromise. The cookie jar won't stay full for long.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for pavlova, a light meringue dessert, comes courtesy of actor Geoffrey Rush.
Author: Martha Stewart
Brown butter and vanilla bean add complexity to the apple filling in this rich cobbler.
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha made this recipe on episode 703 of Martha Bakes. The pie can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Author: Martha Stewart
This luscious free-form tart can be filled with any seasonal fruit.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sticky toffee pudding is essentially a rich, moist cake permeated with a thick caramel-like sauce (with extra for serving). Most recipes say to soak the dates in hot water, but here we use coffee. It gives...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cookie people take sides. You're either a soft-and-chewy fan or a lover of thin and crisp. But everyone goes for these chocolate chip treats. They're soft in the middle, slightly crunchy at the edges,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe from Margaret Haen, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, uses a pound and a half of apples, making the cake dense and moist.
Author: Martha Stewart