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
For a healthy dessert option, try this yogurt panna cotta recipe from The Harrison chef Amanda Freitag.
Author: Martha Stewart
These chocolately shortbread wedges are even more enticing with a splash of colorful icing.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
These lemon sandwich cookies are sophisticated, delicious, and very easy to make.
Author: Martha Stewart
The name of these buttery cookies comes from the word "polvo," which means dust in Spanish, and refers to their cinnamon-sugar coating, as well as the cookie's crumbly texture.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Summer peaches are roasted atop these cakes, which are made in baking pans and then cut into generous squares.
Author: Martha Stewart
Light the oven, get out the brown sugar, and you are in for a special (roasted) pineapple treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Hand-pulled peppermint-candy sticks taste delectable plain or dipped in chocolate.
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
Layers of chocolate cake get stacked with luscious caramel sauce, crisped-rice crunch, and a rich chocolate frosting for this fully loaded indulgence.
Author: Martha Stewart
Known as zimtsterne in Germany, these festive star-shaped cookies are made from a nut meringue that's rolled and cut, then iced with a mixture of egg white and sugar before baking. Tuck a few into a waxed...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for Libby's famous pumpkin pie is courtesy of Libby's.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this brightly colored, layered tortilla pie with salsa and sour cream on the side. You can assemble the pie ahead of time, then bake it just before serving.
Author: Martha Stewart
Coconut cream pie gets a boost of flavor from a chocolate crust made with unsweetened shredded coconut.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a delectable Valentine's Day surprise, bake our Coconut Pecan Cake in a heart-shape pan.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cocoa powder and melted chocolate give this classic Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Buttercream deep, well-rounded flavor. Inspired by devil's food cake, it's a party-perfect dessert that's rich but...
Author: Martha Stewart
Tangy cream cheese gets a hit of tartness and sweetness from fresh strawberries in this simple-yet-perfect cake filling, frosting-like recipe. It tastes simply delicious between layers of a classic chocolate...
Author: Martha Stewart
The lemon curd and blueberry sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to two days, but the lemon mousse should be prepared just before assembling. The cream puffs can be baked in advance and frozen...
Author: Martha Stewart
Entry-level bakers, this one's for you. Essentially a batter-topped cobbler, it's assembled in one pan: Toss tart apples with lime juice and cinnamon, then cover them with a drop-biscuit batter and a sprinkle...
Author: Greg Lofts
For a kid-friendly lunch-box treat, add 4 ingredients to our Everyday Baking Mix, and bake blondies with just 10 minutes of prep time.
Author: Martha Stewart
Let raspberries shine in this simple summer dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
These elegant confections make a perfect base for toppings like our Caramelized Pineapple or Warm Chocolate Sauce.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sugared cranberries are easy to make and provide a fresh pop of acidity to rich, creamy desserts, like this sweet potato pie. You can also serve these frosted jewels on their own, or skewer them as a garnsh...
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this cream-cheese frosting recipe when making our Honey Cake with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sugar glaze tops our Ginger Pumpkin Bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this version of the classic upside-down cake, the plum slices replace traditional pineapple and are arranged decoratively like rooftop shingles, completely covering the bottom of the pan.
Author: Martha Stewart
Juicy, ripe peaches star in this easy-to-make dessert, but you can also substitute other stone fruits like nectarines or plums -- or even combine several.
Author: Martha Stewart
Adapted from "Commander's Kitchen," by Ti Martin and Jamie Shannon,Copyright 2000by Commander's Palace, Inc. Used by Permission of Broadway Books, a Division ofRandom House.
Author: Martha Stewart
Silky and custardy, this classic creme anglaise is the just what our elegant Raspberry Floating Island needs for ultimate indulgence.
Author: Martha Stewart
Ground hazelnuts as part of the topping provide a distinctive flavor to this fruit crisp.
Author: Martha Stewart
For the coconut lover, a teetering creation of tender sour-cream cake, coconut filling, and piles of seven-minute frosting. This recipe yields a six-layer cake. However, if you prefer the look of five...
Author: Martha Stewart
A classic grunt is a dumpling-topped fruit dessert that's cooked on the stove. Ours is made with blackberries and raspberries and dollops of ginger-spiked dumpling batter.
Author: Martha Stewart
This easy recipe results in rich, creamy fudge with a minimum of fuss.
Author: Martha Stewart
For chocolate cupcakes, substitute 1/2 cup cocoa powder for 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this chocolate filling when making Sparkling Vanilla Sandwich Cookies.
Author: Martha Stewart
These chewy cookies pack a spicy punch of ginger and molasses.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
We have news for you. That supermarket mint chip ice cream with the nuclear-green color? It doesn't have any mint leaves in it. It has mint oil or fake mint flavoring, and that nasty color comes from artificial...
Author: Martha Stewart
Grand Marnier gives these chocolate truffles a hint of orange flavor. Other liqueurs can be substituted.
Author: Martha Stewart
In this diner-style delight, a chocolate-wafer crust anchors a silky-smooth peanut butter and whipped cream filling. Drizzles of melted chocolate and peanut butter decorate the surface.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for pumpkin pecan-praline pie is courtesy of chef Paul Bergeron.
Author: Martha Stewart
Your kids may not like pumpkin pie, but these moist pumpkin bars studded with chocolate chips are simply irresistible.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this topping when making our Rich Chocolate Heart Cakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sweet, creamy dessert uses only the solid coconut cream found at the top of canned unsweetened coconut milk.
Author: Martha Stewart