One slice in, and this tiered pound cake proves it's anything but vanilla. A rich chocolate base, lighter cocoa center, and buttery top make it far more gratifying than the mere sum of its parts.
Author: Martha Stewart
These grown-up versions of gumdropsare tart and chewy citrus cubes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Enhanced with eggs and butter, brioche gives a rich flavor to this pudding while producing a lighter texture than regular white bread.
Author: Martha Stewart
This salty-sweet treat is one that both kids and adults alike will love. Plain popcorn and coarsely chopped salted pretzels are mixed together with a rich caramel and marshmallow sauce. It's an ooey-gooey,...
Author: Martha Stewart
The secret behind this classic, light-as-air cake is one dozen egg whites. Place the finished cake in a bed of white cotton candy for an angelic presentation. Serve slices of the confection with fluffy...
Author: Martha Stewart
Chocolate hearts are layered with raspberry semifreddo ("half cold" in Italian), a frozen dessert similar to ice cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pair leftover pie dough and cranberry sauce for a tasty post-turkey-sandwich dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
This twist on fruitcake will appeal to fruitcake lovers and haters alike.
Author: Martha Stewart
This pie is inspired by the version served at the Virginia Diner, a landmark restaurant in Wakefield, Virginia, that's renowned for this dessert. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 709.
Author: Martha Stewart
Opa! This spanakopita-inspired dish is a great vegetarian main or a hearty side for meat or chicken.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this moist, molasses-rich gingerbread with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
This stunning, savory pie is made of puff pastry wrapped around a potato, leek, and Comté-cheese filling. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or vegetarian main, it is made to win the hearts and warm the stomachs...
Author: Martha Stewart
All you have to do to assemble this "layer cake" is whip some cream and slice some peaches, arrange them on pieces of store-bought pound cake, and then pop the whole thing in the freezer to set.
Author: Martha Stewart
Apple pie upside-down cake borrows all the flavors of its cousin and transforms them into a syrupy shallow cake that's unexpectedly elegant.
Author: Martha Stewart
The cupcakes here, inspired by the squiggly-topped childhood favorite, are plumped up with a chocolaty pudding filling, topped with a ganache glaze, and crowned with elegant chocolate curls. Martha made...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha made this recipe on episode 709 of Martha Bakes and paired it with Virginia Peanut Pie.
Author: Martha Stewart
This mile-high pumpkin pie has major curb-appeal, thanks to a simple meringue topping. For just the right texture, whip the whites until they hold stiff, glossy peaks-but keep the mixture still spreadable...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe is adapted from Michele Goldsmith, Executive Pastry Chef at Nobu 57. Martha made this on episode 506 of Martha Bakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nougat is a classic Mediterranean confection that normally requires fussing over a pot of molten sugar with a candy thermometer. Our express version is as simple to make as rice-cereal treats and the result...
Author: Martha Stewart
The sour cream topping adds an extra dimension of flavor to these cheesecake cupcakes decorated with little bunches of white, pink, and red currants.
Author: Martha Stewart
This may be a little more work than the average cookie, but these divine Apricot-Walnut rugelach are truly worth it.
Author: Martha Stewart
This subtly sweet yeasted cake topped with fresh peaches is a Baltimore staple. Martha made this recipe on episode 702 of Martha Bakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Crisp, sugar-dusted leaves and acorns celebrate the fall season.
Author: Martha Stewart
Homemade ice cream is delicious and surprisingly easy. With just 20 minutes of prep, create frosty treats ready for cones, floats, and more!
Author: Martha Stewart
This rosy riff on a strawberry shortcake is sure to become a new Bundt cake classic. Egg whites and cake flour create a stark white batter (and super tender crumb) that is a perfect canvas for tinting....
Author: Martha Stewart
These cookies will have a moist, brownielike texture the day you make them and get crispier the following day.
Author: Martha Stewart
This Southern-style Hummingbird layer cake features a crowd-pleasing combination of banana, pineapple, and coconut. The name's origin remains something of a mystery: Some say it's because the cake is as...
Author: Martha Stewart
Rolled oats add texture and richness to the sweet biscuit topping for this easy-to-make cobbler.
Author: Martha Stewart
Can't decide between baking brownies or cookies? With this delicious recipe, you don't have to.
Author: Martha Stewart
Topped with a sour lemon sauce, this light, fluffy bread pudding is flecked with orange zest and studded with dried fruits, including prunes and apricots. For a festive holiday gift, wrap each bowl in...
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
This dough can be turned into a simplified lattice crust for our Sweet Cherry Pie.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious, most elegant lemon tart is as light as a feather. It's made with a simple pâte sucrée dough and a quick homemade lemon curd. The finished results are impressive-and there are plenty of...
Author: Greg Lofts
Chocolate molded into the shape of mint leaves makes a heavenly garnish for our Chocolate-Mint Cupcakes and Chocolate-Mint Torte.
Author: Martha Stewart
Keep ground beef and homemade tomato sauce in your freezer (or use best-quality jarred sauce) for a biscuit-topped Italian rendition of shepherd's pie.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nothing says "I love you" like a warm mug of chocolate with floating marshmallow hearts.
Author: Martha Stewart
These delectable truffles make great holiday gifts. For pretty packing, look for mini foil or paper candy cups in the baking aisle of supermarkets or at specialty shops. While the truffles are still slightly...
Author: Martha Stewart
Marshmallows were originally made from the root of the marshmallow plant; today, corn syrup and sugar are the main ingredients. Homemade marshmallows can be cut into any shape you like, and used to top...
Author: Martha Stewart
The difference between granita and sorbet is in their texture: granita is slushy, while sorbet is smooth.
Author: Martha Stewart
With its chewy exterior and warm, puddinglike center, chocolate soufflé might be considered the more refined cousin of molten cake. With or without creme anglaise, it's a showstopper. Soufflé has earned...
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious recipe is courtesy of Jennifer Shea, owner of Trophy Cupcakes.
Author: Martha Stewart
Roasting the peppers before use brings out their natural sweetness and removes their thin waxy skin. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 608.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Be prepared to be wowed when you take your Pithiviers out of the oven: From the golden-brown sheen of its decorative top to the intoxicating almond aroma emanating from its frangipane center-this cake...
Author: Martha Stewart
These easy and elegant napoleon pastries feature layers of sliced bananas, store-bought dulce de leche, whipped cream, and toasted coconut.
Author: Martha Stewart