Get the most lemon flavor into this pound cake by grating the lemon zest first, then squeezing out the juice. Lemon zest, juice, and glaze give you triple the lemon for a crowd-pleasing pound cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a sweet, billowy dessert, try our banana cream pie recipe. This recipe for delicious banana cream pie is adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," and it is one of Martha's favorites because...
Author: Martha Stewart
Add chopped nuts to make these cookies even crunchier. After beating in the dry ingredients, stir up to one cup of pecans, walnuts, or almonds into the dough. To make the cookies all the same size, use...
Author: Martha Stewart
New York Crumb Cake is quite a popular dessert at Foster's Markets in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina. Owner Sara Foster estimates that her shops sell three to four pounds of crumb cake every...
Author: Martha Stewart
Try Martha Stewart's quick and easy cream cheese frosting recipe. Cream cheese frosting is a delicious delight atop cupcakes and a favorite on pumpkin cake, carrot cake, and more.
Author: Martha Stewart
These Italian cookies are made without butter or oil and are twice baked to crisp perfection. Try Rum-Soaked Raisin Biscotti, Cherry Espresso Biscotti, Mexican Chocolate Biscotti, and Brown Sugar and Date...
Author: Martha Stewart
Guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving, this is an excellent cake to keep in mind when you have a houseful of guests. The ganache glaze makes it dressy enough for dessert after a special dinner.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cherry-oatmeal cookies are a nice twist on a classic. Serve these at your next gathering, or make a batch and slip one into your loved one's lunch bag.
Author: Martha Stewart
Shake up your typical milk shake with a touch of malted milk -- it'll add an irresistible flavor that will make you feel transported to an old soda shop.
Author: Martha Stewart
One of Martha Stewart's favorites, creme brulee's seductive secret lies in the contrast between the brittle caramelized topping and the smooth, creamy custard beneath. French for "burnt cream," creme brulee...
Author: Martha Stewart
This classic recipe is always a hit with the family.
Author: Martha Stewart
Both make-ahead and no-bake, this Italian treat will lift everyone's mood-including the chef's! Grab an Americano at a coffee shop to infuse the store-bought ladyfingers with freshly brewed flavor. Then,...
Author: Shira Bocar
With the crisp autumn air comes an opportunity to use freshly-picked apples in everything from salads to pies. If you aren't sure where to start with your bushel, try this classic crumble. Easy enough...
Author: Shira Bocar
How sweet it is-pound cake from scratch in three simple steps! We've added vanilla to our recipe for an extra hint of flavor!
Author: Martha Stewart
This easy white icing recipe yields a foolproof frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Loaded with ample doses of sweet dates, raisins, and buttery pecans, this easy recipe for drop cookies from reader Jackie Schulman of Tucker, Georgia, creates a homey and irresistible teatime dessert....
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is based on the famous Key lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach. If you can't find Key limes, use regular fresh lime juice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Foods with a high sugar content, such as peanut brittle, tend to draw moisture from the air, so try to make this candy when the weather is sunny and dry rather than humid or rainy.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bosc pears, available through April, become tender yet hold their shape well when poached. A spice-infused syrup gives them a pie-like flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
This wonderful recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's favorite-is courtesy of the Gracie Mansion. Enjoy these with a glass of milk for the ultimate late night snack.
Author: Martha Stewart
Because it is so often used in pies, rhubarb is sometimes called "pie plant." For best results, make this pie the day before you plan to serve it.
Author: Martha Stewart
Make these quick and easy peanut butter cookies for a nutty dessert everyone will love.
Author: Martha Stewart
Whether you prepare a batch for yourself or for holiday festivities, fresh baked regulach makes the perfect addition to any dessert table.
Author: Martha Stewart
We added whipped cream and fruit to a classic tres leches cake recipe to make it undeniably delicious. You can use any fruit in season, alone or in combination. This luscious dessert is named "tres leches"-"three...
Author: Martha Stewart
Baking a pie from scratch takes a little patience, but watching your friends and family enjoy the results makes it all worthwhile.
Author: Martha Stewart
Just try not to lick the spoon when you make this basic whipped frosting that pairs perfectly with our Versatile Vanilla Cake, Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Classic bread pudding is just how you remember it: perfumed with vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, and dotted with raisins.
Author: Martha Stewart
For best results, bake these cakes at least a day before serving. Store, wrapped in plastic, for up to three days at room temperature, or freeze for up to three months.
Author: Martha Stewart
This pear galette is a tasty treat that will have everyone standing in line for seconds, so make sure you make double.
Author: Martha Stewart
Memories of childhood birthday cakes will be evoked by this sweet and Fluffy Vanilla Frosting, made quickly with just three ingredients and a handheld mixer (a standing mixer will take even less time)....
Author: Martha Stewart
The underrated dried fruit takes center stage in these chewy, irresistible bars. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 710.
Author: Martha Stewart
Be very careful to stand away from the stove when you add the rum -- the flames will be brief but dramatic.
Author: Martha Stewart
For the true lemon lover, these crisp cookies are the perfect treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh, flavorful blueberries are the star of this delectable tart. Add thin strips of lemon zest for a colorful garnish.
Author: Martha Stewart
For these five-ingredient truffles, it takes only a few minutes to whip up a batch of rich ganache from heavy cream and semisweet chocolate. After pouring the mixture into a pan and chilling, you can choose...
Author: Martha Stewart
"After baking countless cakes over the past 11 years for our pages, I've come back around to appreciating the versatility of a sponge cake," says Jennifer Aaronson, editorial director of food and entertaining....
Author: Martha Stewart
The starch in Arborio rice -- typically used for risotto -- makes this pudding extra creamy.
Author: Martha Stewart
This luscious free-form tart can be filled with any seasonal fruit.
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha made this recipe on episode 703 of Martha Bakes. The pie can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe from Margaret Haen, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, uses a pound and a half of apples, making the cake dense and moist.
Author: Martha Stewart
Applesauce makes this cake exceptionally moist. It's delicious on its own or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If you decide to use store-bought applesauce, choose one with a chunky texture.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for pavlova, a light meringue dessert, comes courtesy of actor Geoffrey Rush.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lining the pan isn't busywork; it makes it easy to remove the brownies.
Author: Martha Stewart
German for "pepper nut," pfeffernusse cookies are named for the pinch of pepper added to the dough before baking. It joins a quartet of warm spices -- cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sticky toffee pudding is essentially a rich, moist cake permeated with a thick caramel-like sauce (with extra for serving). Most recipes say to soak the dates in hot water, but here we use coffee. It gives...
Author: Martha Stewart
Rich, lightly sweetened cream biscuits top a luscious filling of fresh blueberries in one of Martha's favorite desserts. The filling is made with fresh berries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a hint of cinnamon...
Author: Martha Stewart
Rich with molasses, hermit bars are spicy, old-fashioned treats that keep for days. Martha made this recipe on episode 706 of Martha Bakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Although this dish is a great way to use up old bread, it can also be made with fresh bread. Serve it with a scoop of mango ice cream.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala...
Author: Martha Stewart