A Spanish favorite, this sponge cake is doused in three types of milk, giving it a rich, pudding-like texture.
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
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
Take Christmas to the next level with this highly detailed Yule log cake, complete with wood-grain pattern and chocolate pinecones.
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
Got cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving? Swirl it into the creamy filling of this foolproof vanilla cheesecake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Aromatic rosemary-laced cake is best served warm, when the herb's flavor is at its peak and the cake is soft and tender.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this recipe to make our Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies.
Author: Martha Stewart
Layers of malted chocolate ganache give a rich, textural crunch to this marshmallow-topped cake from ABC Kitchen pastry chef Cindy Bearman.
Author: Martha Stewart
This is the kind of classic, all-American layer cake that birthday memories are made of. It's guaranteed to please a crowd. To make an 8-inch layer cake, as featured on"Martha Bakes," use 1 teaspoon salt...
Author: Martha Stewart
This wonderful vanilla French buttercream should be paired with Butter Lane's Chocolate Cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
There's so much to love about snacking cakes, those single-layer confections meant to be sliced into any time of day. Here lemon juice and zest brighten the batter, and ground freeze-dried raspberries...
Author: Greg Lofts
Half of the ganache is used for the glaze, which should be cool to the touch but pourable. If necessary, warm it over a pan of simmering water.
Author: Martha Stewart
Covered with white-chocolate ganache, this strawberry-mousse cake makes a delightful sweet ending to a summer party.
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A childhood favorite made larger than life, our celebration sheet cake features delicious homemade sprinkles. An old-fashioned cooked milk frosting is the perfect balance of not-too-sweet creaminess. We...
Author: Martha Stewart
Every part of the orange plays a role in this dessert. Boiling the oranges mellows bitterness from the skin and pith, the soft fruit that results adds tang to the batter.
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple cake is terrific on its own, but feel free to up the ante with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla-bean ice cream. Try other frozen stone fruit like peaches or plums in place of the...
Author: Martha Stewart
These tangy lemon desserts are baked in a hot-water bath, which helps them to stay creamy and custardy beneath their golden, cakey tops.
Author: Martha Stewart
A rich Dobos Torte -- which has alternating layers of yellow genoise cake and Caramel Buttercream -- is topped with coarsely chopped caramelized sugar. The original recipe was created in 1887 by the Hungarian...
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple yet festive layer cake gets its smooth and creamy pistachio infusion from a nut paste used to make the pastry cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
We've spiced up our Classic Pound Cake recipe with cinnamon and raisins.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this luscious torte, whisked egg whites give height, and finely chopped apricots impart moisture and texture. Top this easy dessert with warmed apricot glaze, blanched, sliced almonds, and Passover...
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
For real chocoholics, this dark, decadent, flourless cake is a dream come true. The recipe is especially easy, too -- unlike most flourless cakes, the batter for this one is lightened with whipped cream...
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This sweet Mother's Day treat comes to us from reader Angie M. Biggin of Lyons, Illinois. Serve this easy Lemon Poppy-Seed Tea Cake along with other afternoon-tea desserts.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cinnamon is commonly used to spice carrot cake but we recommend using cardamom here.
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It's super tall, super moist, and altogether irresistible. Buttermilk and vegetable oil are the MVP ingredients in our delicious yellow cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Frozen cherries become juicy and intense when baked into this tender cake. Your freezer aisle is the best place to savor summer fruit any time of year. Frozen blueberries, blackberries, raspberries --...
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Caramel is surprisingly easy to make and imparts a rich, delicious flavor to this buttercream frosting. Use it to decorate our Caramel Layer Cake or Caramel Chiffon Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
In Iceland, this layered prune torte is made for the winter holidays and nibbled on all season, thanks to its long shelf life.
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This pound cake is all about the earthy sweetness of maple syrup and the nutty crunch of toasted pecans.
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A silky cheesecake made with cream cheese and sour cream -- and featuring melted bitter-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, plus a chocolate-wafer crust -- is a lesson in decadence.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rich, moist, and super versatile, bake these crowd-friendly chocolate sheet cakes to win over family and friends. Decorate with a rich cream cheese frosting or Chocolate Ganache Glaze.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
In the grand tradition of European pastry, this torte alternates layers of crisp butter-wafer cookies with a dense bittersweet chocolate mousse. Best served chilled and thinly sliced, this dessert is elegant;...
Author: Martha Stewart
This dense fruitcake makes a delightful gift. The addition of alcohol means that fruitcakes can be tucked away for long periods of time.
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These cakes are a cross between madeleines and cornbread, sweetened with honey.
Author: Martha Stewart
When the holidays roll around and pumpkin pie feels a bit old and stale, try making thisPumpkin Cake with Brown Butter Icing instead.
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A dairy-free dump and whisk batter means this Bundt is extra easy to make. Plus the olive-oil and whipped egg whites give it a light, fluffy texture reminiscent of a cake donut. And there's a secret technique...
Author: Greg Lofts
This coffee cake may take longer to make than others, but the results are worth it. Freeze one for later.
Author: Martha Stewart
With pistachios in the batter and on top, our fudgy cake is truly holiday-worthy.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is a classic. It comes right off the package of King Arthur Flour.
Author: Martha Stewart
The secret behind this devilish cake is instant coffee powder, which enhances the rich chocolate flavor. Eat a bewitching slice of this cake by the light of the moon, and save the caramel spiderweb and...
Author: Martha Stewart
Flavored with instant espresso powder, this lively frosting goes especially well with chocolate desserts, whether it's a simple batch of cupcakes or Martha's next-level Chocolate Meringue Cake with Coffee...
Author: Martha Stewart
Despite its all-American name, this no-bake dessert does not contain ice cream. Rather, it features vanilla semifreddo, an Italian frozen custard made with cream, sugar, egg yolks, and gelatin. Easy to...
Author: Martha Stewart