Sheet cakes, long a staple of bake sales and potlucks, are easy to make and even easier to transport. Be sure to let the cake cool completely before you frost it. Once frosted, the cake can be covered...
Author: Martha Stewart
There are few desserts that provoke so many comments about "decadence" as a truffle cake. Serve it slightly chilled, with a glass of cold milk as an innocent accompaniment.
Author: Martha Stewart
These rich and creamy individual cheesecakes feature a gorgeous crown of plump, juicy Bing cherries.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pumpkin-pie spices are used to flavor this upside-down cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Olive oil has a subtle fruitiness that works surprisingly well in desserts, especially in our Lemon-Fig Cake. You can substitute vegetable oil in this recipe, but the flavor will not be the same.
Author: Martha Stewart
Not all cheesecakes are baked; this eggless version is just cream cheese, lemon juice, sugar, and heavy cream over a gingersnap crust. Still, it's so rich that one cake is enough for a dozen slices.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemon Pudding Cake makes for the perfect springtime dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Scoops of mint-chocolate-chip ice cream form the shell of this cool sea turtle. Peeking out through white candy eyes (with chocolate pupils) and flashing a black-licorice grin, this is one turtle who is...
Author: Martha Stewart
Baking in applesauce -- and chunky cubes of whole apples -- ensures that this cake has plenty of fall flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Served on an Astier de Villatte cake stand, a delectable apple-blackberry cake is the grand finale.
Author: Martha Stewart
Specks of fragrant cinnamon and cardamom enliven this snacking cake, which is meant to be eaten any time of day. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Cake Perfection: 100+ Recipes for the Sweet Classic,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious coconut cake recipe is courtesy of Robert Carter from the Peninsula Grill, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Author: Martha Stewart
A recipe from Martha's mom, this rustic cheesecake is an Easter tradition in the Kostyra family. Instead of the usual cream cheese filling and graham cracker crust, it teams tangy farmer cheese and plump...
Author: Martha Stewart
This cheesecake boasts a velvety texture with less fat than the original, thanks to lighter versions of cream cheese and sour cream, plus plenty of cottage cheese.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our grown-up ice cream cake is baked in a heatproof bowl, then hollowed out and filled with mint-chocolate-chip ice cream -- and finished with a crisp, shiny chocolate shell.
Author: Martha Stewart
Forget boxed cake mix -- this easy recipe is worth the extra few minutes of prep time, resulting in a cake that's moist and delicious and so chocolaty. Ice this cake with our Whipped Frosting.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for mini heart-shaped cakes, courtesy of Matt Lewis from Baked, makes the perfect treat for your special someone on Valentine's Day.
Author: Martha Stewart
This blueberry-raspberry pound cake loaf gets a bit of natural sweetness thanks to the inclusion of cornmeal to the batter.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our classic white sheet cake is the tried-and-true foundation for a traditional birthday cake. The cake ingredients are enough to make one layer; you will need two to assemble the cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
We used frozen cherries to make a fruit-studded cake that's sweet as can be. Serve it on its own as an afternoon snack or with whipped cream for dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
A chocolatey glaze is just the thing this creamy vanilla cheesecake needs for ultimate indulgence.
Author: Martha Stewart
These edible ribbons of candied carrots add a touch of whimsy to this stunning carrot layer cake. The secret to the 'spring' in their step is an everyday kitchen utensil: a wooden spoon! While the carrot...
Author: Greg Lofts
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This intensely rich, silken frosting works well on spice, carrot, or pound cakes. Try it on our Caramelized-Apple Spice Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
A purée of bourbon and plump Medjool dates suffuses this divinely intense dessert; it gets swirled into both the batter and the caramel glaze. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's Cake Perfection:...
Author: Martha Stewart
The golden-brown exterior camouflages thehidden treasure -- a ring of pecan streuselsuspended in a melt-in-your-mouth butterycakeenriched by the addition of tangy sour cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sweet pears and an orange-scented crumb balance tart cranberries, making this cake delicious as an afternoon snack or as a dessert with whipped cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bring some drama to the table with this jam-filled vanilla cake topped with ethereal meringue. It's just the recipe to make use of juicy raspberries when they're in season.
Author: Martha Stewart
The key to a moist, flavorful chocolate Bundt cake? Sour cream and two kinds of chocolate -- cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips.
Author: Martha Stewart
These round cornmeal tea cakes are drizzled with honey for a simply sweet treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Classic Yellow Cake Batter is used to make the vanilla and chocolate layers of these impressive-looking cakes. The layers are swirled together to give a marbled effect.
Author: Martha Stewart
These lavender-dotted Petit-Pois Petits Four (petit-pois is French for polka dot) are filled with layers of genoise and tart orange marmalade.
Author: Martha Stewart
More of a cake than a pudding, this classic English treat is a great holiday dessert. With flavors of toffee and date, it's simply delicious.
Author: Martha Stewart
This cake can be made in advance, but we love it when the filling is warm and syrupy. If you have about 20 minutes to make the filling just before assembling the cake, go for it.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh strawberries, seedless raspberry jam, and vanilla ice cream are layered between moist yellow cake for a three-layered frosted dessert that's just right for summer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Try these cheesecake squares in place of (gasp!) pumpkin pie. A no-fail press-in crust is ideal for novice bakers.
Author: Martha Stewart
In Kentucky and its environs, this dessert once served as a wedding cake; neighbors and friends might have each brought a layer, and the hosts would add the filling. We plumped up dried apples in cider...
Author: Martha Stewart
Layers of streusel and frangipane, an almond-based pastry filling, top this rich coffee cake. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 605.
Author: Martha Stewart
Powdered peanut butter is the secret to this flavorful buttercream. Use it to frost Vanilla Cupcakes or any dessert you fancy, then garnish with chopped roasted peanuts.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our rich graveyard cake-a pumpkin spice cake with bleeding chocolate glaze-is the ultimate sweet addition to your Halloween menu. Espresso shortbread headstones mark each slice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pair this rich frosting with our Banana Cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
This decadent dessert is courtesy of chefs Matt and Ted Lee, from their book "Simple, Fresh, Southern: Knockout Dishes with Down-Home Flavor."Photo credit: Ben Fink
Author: Martha Stewart
Try this layered ice cream trifle for an indulgent treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
This light, moist sponge cake is simple to make. The subtle almond flavor complements our Stone-Fruit Trifle with Lemon Mousse nicely.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sour lemon cake from "Martha Stewart's Christmas" makes a thoughtful food gift-if you can resist eating it yourself.
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha made this delicious, festive cake on Martha Bakes episode 504.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sweet treat makes the perfect snack for a tea party or brunch.
Author: Martha Stewart