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 stunning dessert is a simple-to-make icebox cake. Chocolate shavings are easily made with a vegetable peeler.
Author: Martha Stewart
You only need five ingredients to make this decadent chocolate frosting.
Author: Martha Stewart
Layered and light, the tiers of this lemon cake with curd call for cholesterol-free egg whites and skim milk; the berries in between are thought to be brain boosters.
Author: Martha Stewart
This moist cake -- inspired by the Rosh Hashanah traditions of eating honey cake and honey-dipped fruit to represent hope for a sweet year ahead -- is made luscious with a warm topping of pears in a honey...
Author: Martha Stewart
Simple almondy cake batter is baked and spread with raspberry jam and a thick layer of whipped cream before it's rolled, chilled, dusted with sugar, and sliced for dessert.
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
Enjoy this cake on its own or with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
This beloved dessert has spawned a thousand variations. Our favorite recipe also happens to be the easiest: one nearly flourless chocolate batter that bakes to a delicate crust on the outside, leaving...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe creates the chocolate meringue discs that are the foundation for Martha's decadent Chocolate Meringue Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Like a genoise, this cake gets its spongy texture from eggs that are whisked until thick and voluminous.
Author: Martha Stewart
When you give carrot cake a hummingbird-inspired spin, it really takes a slice to new heights. To capture the essence of a classic Hummingbird Cake, we stirred shredded coconut and puréed pineapple into...
Author: Greg Lofts
We tweaked a favorite ice cream flavor from way back to make a treat for all ages. The exceptionally moist cream-cheese pound cake gets split and filled -- three times -- with a luscious mousse flavored...
Author: Martha Stewart
This chocolate cake with vanilla-buttercream frosting is a delicious dessert that everyone of your taste testers will love.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nutty poppy seeds and fragrant lemon zest enliven a white layer cake; its filling is a combination of whipped cream and lemon curd.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this sweet buttercream recipe, adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," in our Chocolate-Peppermint Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious coconut cake recipe is courtesy of Robert Carter from the Peninsula Grill, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Author: Martha Stewart
Vegetable oil subs in for butter in this fruit-topped, vanilla-scented cake, reducing the saturated fat; whole-wheat flour boosts the fiber and lends a nutty flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
A delicate cake that has a double dose of tangy brightness, thanks to a zest-filled batter and a silky citrus glaze. The optional candied lemon-rind topping adds a design element that will have the crowd...
Author: Martha Stewart
Unlike most fruitcakes, this one is ready to eat as soon as it cools.
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
Don't be fooled -- these rich-looking desserts may look like a cheesecake had a baby with a molten chocolate cake, but they're much lower in fat thanks to the nonfat cottage cheese taking the place of...
Author: Martha Stewart
Giving fruitcake a winter-white coat transforms a humble classic into an upscale dessert. In it is a flavorful array of golden jewels -- dried pineapple, pear, and apple; crystallized ginger; golden raisins;...
Author: Martha Stewart
Because they can be made using matzo cake meal instead of flour, sponge cakes have long been favorite Passover desserts. This recipe, which is brought to us by senior producer Lisa Wagner, was first prepared...
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Everyone needs an unintimidating, foolproof cake like this one. A generous amount of coconut topping, poured over the moist cake while it's still warm, provides richness and a deliciously gooey texture....
Author: Martha Stewart
This coconut cake with meringue frosting is as delicious as it is light and airy. The meringue frosting is a sweet treat in and of itself, and combining the coconut cake with the icing makes it even more...
Author: Martha Stewart
Pair this rich frosting with our Banana Cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious recipe for chocolate almond upside-down cake is courtesy of Gale Gand and can be found in her cookbook, "Chocolate and Vanilla."
Author: Martha Stewart
Talk about an American beauty! Mixed berries and whipped cream help this golden sheet cake hit all the right red, white, and blue notes. It's just the thing for feeding a crowd on 4th of July.
Author: Martha Stewart
Once cooked, the cake cools to room temperature and is chilled several hours; hands-on time is only about a half hour. This recipe comes from Janet LeGrand Rice of Home Glen, Illinois.
Author: Martha Stewart
Because honey keeps baked goods moist, it gives both staying power and flavor to this decadent cake, while the cream cheese frosting adds a welcome tang.
Author: Martha Stewart
When it comes to all-American desserts, this towering chocolate cake takes, well, the cake. For best effect, set the whole cake on the table, and slice it in front of your guests.
Author: Martha Stewart
One of the most popular desserts in New York City has a brownie-like crust and a warm, creamy "pudding-like center." The only thing that makes this cake any better is some vanilla ice cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
A tasty dessert full of carrots, nuts, and spices, this Passover cake is dusted with a mixture of granulated sugar and potato starch instead of confectioners' sugar, which contains cornstarch, a non-kosher...
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This banana-and-passion-fruit creation takes you to the tropics by way of Italy, where the vine-ripened fruit is used in sodas and all kinds of desserts. About a cup of mashed ripe banana adds moisture...
Author: Martha Stewart
Apples caramelized in butter and an array of fall spices lend a unique character to this exceptionally moist cake, which lies hidden beneath a mantle of brown-sugar buttercream. Marzipan garnishes -- tinted...
Author: Martha Stewart
Be sure to use plain olive oil in this moist and tasty cake; virgin and extra-virgin don't hold up to high heat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Courtesy of Baked bakery in New York City, this Sweet and Salty Cake will satisfy every chocolate lovers' appetite.
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
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
OK. It is an old-fashioned, very English kind of cake, and yes the cherries sometimes sink but believe me there are many people who are still very attached to it. If you're one of those, we have found...
To make one large Bundt cake instead of six small ones, double this recipe and bake in a 10-inch Bundt pan for 45 to 50 minutes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery, a popular New York City bakery, shared this tempting recipe that works well on a number of baked goods, with Martha-go ahead and have a taste.
Author: Martha Stewart
A popular dessert at Passover, this fruity cake, courtesy of Roni Black of New York City, gets its light, airy texture from the use of matzo meal instead of flour.
Author: Martha Stewart
With less food coloring than traditional recipes call for, this red velvet looks more like an elegant mauve velvet; the balance of cocoa powder, butter, sugar, eggs, and sour cream gives it an almost fudgy...
Author: Martha Stewart
This spectacular cake is practically foolproof to make. You slice a variety of peeled oranges into rounds, nestle them in a butter-rum glaze in a square pan, spread the batter over them, bake, and flip....
Author: Martha Stewart
Starring chocolate and made with just six ingredients, this flourless cake has a pudding-like center. A water bath helps it cook gently and stay moist.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lots of desserts benefit from a bit of fire, and these flame-kissed plums and peaches atop grill-marked pound cake are no exception. Just a few minutes over the coals gives the fruit a caramelized flavor...
Author: Martha Stewart