For a fluffy cake, it's important to use milk that's at room temperature -- it keeps the butter from curdling.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
For a delectable Valentine's Day surprise, bake our Coconut Pecan Cake in a heart-shape pan.
Author: Martha Stewart
This homemade layer cake is dense with flavors of dark-amber syrup and fresh, crushed walnuts.
Author: Martha Stewart
This gingerbread-based cake is both festive and homey thanks to the additions of pear and its upside-down make.
Author: Martha Stewart
This stunner is a naturally gluten-free cake that has a smooth, ultra-rich texture. Packed with decadent dark chocolate and espresso, it's like the mocha latte of your dreams in dessert form. And we haven't...
Author: Martha Stewart
Refrigerating the glazed cakes will help them set more quickly, but they will lose some of their shine. If there's time and you prefer a shiny glaze, let the cakes set at room temperature.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
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
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
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
Orange juice and zest adds citrus brightness to rich, buttery poundcake.
Author: Martha Stewart
With three shades of chocolate, these cakes are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the sweet tooth.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this recipe to make our Chrysanthemum Cupcakes and Sweet Pea Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Flourless chocolate cake is a crumbly and dense classic everyone loves. This version gets subtle coffee flavor from espresso powder used in the batter and in a rich, creamy dark-chocolate glaze served...
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
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
Striking stripes of vanilla and chocolate hide beneath a thick coating of glossy chocolate frosting in this dramatic cake. Best of all, it's surprisingly simple to pull off; the pattern is created by alternating...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for strawberry meringue buttercream from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook" is the perfect frosting for White Cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Caramelized apples top a cake spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Author: Martha Stewart
We've dressed up our Classic Pound Cake recipe with blueberries, sour cream, and a lemon-cream topping.
Author: Martha Stewart
This old-fashioned no-bake cake has just three components: store-bought cookies, homemade mint whipped cream, and chocolate chips.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
This rich chocolate wine cake recipe, provided by Margot Murdock Murphy, uses a Nordic Ware Fleur De Lis Bundt Pan.
Author: Martha Stewart
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Author: Martha Stewart
Ruffles of white chocolate-cream cheese frosting take this carrot cake to the next level. Seen from above, it looks like a rose. Make this cake a day or two ahead for the best flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
These rich chocolate cakes have a soft center that partners well with the caramel topping. For the best texture, don't overbake the cakes.
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 Southern-style Hummingbird layer cake features a crowd-pleasing combination of banana, pineapple, and coconut. The name's origin remains something of a mystery: Some say it's because the cake is as...
Author: Martha Stewart
An array of aromatic spices-including ground cinnamon, mace, and black pepper-make this molasses cake perfect for a fall dessert. It's frosted with a rich cream cheese buttercream, then finished with a...
Author: Martha Stewart
We like a glass of ice-cold milk to accompany this cake recipe. Baked with dried cranberries, golden raisins, and ginger, the cake gets a gentle tang from sour cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Take Christmas to the next level with this highly detailed Yule log cake, complete with wood-grain pattern and chocolate pinecones.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dark rum is lavishly used in a coconut Bundt cake; raisins, plump from soaking in the liquor, are mixed into the batter, and a sweet sticky glaze is drizzled on top.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can serve this rich, creamy cake unembellished, or, as chef David Waltuck recommends, dusted with confectioners' sugar and topped with a berry compote or freshly poached peaches and whipped cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tall and light-as-air, this three-layer chiffon cake is a strawberry lover's delight. There are three pounds of berries sandwiched between its layers, mixed into the ethereal whipped frosting, and in a...
Author: Martha Stewart
A Spanish favorite, this sponge cake is doused in three types of milk, giving it a rich, pudding-like texture.
Author: Martha Stewart
With juicy berries and zesty lemon, these tiny cakes pack big flavors. For a blue-ribbon presentation, print these gift labels and attach to wax paper-wrapped loaves.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
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
Serve a scoop of Spice Ice Cream alongside this upside-down cake for a delicious fall dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is one of Martha's favorite traditional chocolate layer cakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
This crowd-pleasing Passover recipe is courtesy of Arthur Schwartz and can be found in his book, "Jewish Home Cooking." You can customize the dessert and substitute your own spices for the cinnamon, ginger,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Covered with white-chocolate ganache, this strawberry-mousse cake makes a delightful sweet ending to a summer party.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this rich butterscotch-flavored frosting to decorate Martha's spectacular Brown-Sugar Layer Cake or any dessert you please.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this moist, slightly tangy cake with a swirl of lightly sweetened whipped cream and your favorite berry compote.
Author: Martha Stewart
The name of this old-fashioned lemon cake comes from the simple formula used for measuring the main ingredients: one cup butter, two cups sugar, three cups flour, and four eggs.
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
Paired together with a chocolate drizzle, the texture of this cake turns out a decadent bite not unlike that of a candy bar. Martha made this recipe in episode 506 of Martha Bakes
Author: Martha Stewart
For the ultimate chocolate lover, make this rich, dense chocolate cake with an equally intense, chocolatey frosting.
Author: Martha Stewart