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Blue Belles

With juicy berries and zesty lemon, these tiny cakes pack big flavors. Heading to a friend's house for the weekend? Tasty little loaves made with peak-perfect berries are great gifts for the host. For...

Author: Martha Stewart

Hedgehog Cake

Martha made this delicious, festive cake on Martha Bakes episode 504.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lady Apple Tarte Tatin

This recipe is loosely based on the French tarte Tatin -- sliced apples, butter, and sugar on a large pastry crust -- but we kept our apples whole.

Author: Martha Stewart

Flourless Chocolate Cake

Chocolate lovers will adore this dessert. The edges and top develop a delicately crisp crust while the center remains moist and fudgy.

Author: Martha Stewart

Alexis' Heart Cake

Martha's daughter Alexis loves to make this festive banana-coconut cake for special occasions. Martha prepared this cake on Martha Bakes, episode 504.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lion Cake

This lion cake from Martha Stewart Baby, Fall 2001, is a fun and regal addition to any kids' party.

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Daisy Cake

Good for beginners, the piped buttercream daisy decoration on this cake requires only two pastry tips and no complicated curves. Scoring the cake first gives it graphic appeal and makes it easy to space...

Author: Martha Stewart

Flourless Apple Pecan Torte

Matzo cake meal stands in for flour in this Passover-friendly dessert. The torte is studded with apples cooked in sweet kosher wine.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sacher Torte Heart with Truffle Top

In a twist on a Valentine's Day chocolate sampler, the top of this six-inch Sacher torte, a classic Viennese dessert, is decorated with homemade truffles. These are dusted with three colors of cocoa powder....

Author: Martha Stewart

Two Colored Squash Loaf Cake

Two types of squash give this sweet snacking cake incredible moistness and distinctive flavor; pistachios and fennel seeds offer more flavor and contrasting texture.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cream Cheesecake

Although some cheesecakes are made with ricotta, we prefer cream cheese for its smooth texture and luxurious taste. Cream cheese is itself an American classic, invented in the nineteenth century by a dairy...

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Flag Sheet Cake

This beautiful flag sheet cake makes a festive addition to the dessert table at a patriotic-themed party. This recipe was adapted from Martha Stewart Living, July 2001.

Author: Martha Stewart

Secret Garden Cake

Recipe courtesy of Elisa Strauss.

Author: Martha Stewart

Glazed Hazelnut Squares

One bite and you'll know why these cake squares, which are kosher for Passover, are such crowd-pleasers. The dessert's caramel glaze and nut topping make them truly special.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Rosemary Tea Bread

Drizzle slices of this aromatic bread with warm clover honey.

Author: Martha Stewart

All in one Sponge Cake with Raspberry and Mascarpone Cream

This sponge cake uses Delia's all-in-one method.

Luise's Quince Cake

This family favorite comes from Luise Schultz. Stirring a couple tablespoons of quince preserves into the cream before whipping adds delicious flavor and a bit of stability.

Author: Martha Stewart

Vanilla Sheet Cake

A classic vanilla sponge cake like this one is an invaluable recipe -- we love piling layers of this delicate cake with lemon semifreddo for our Lemon Semifreddo Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Orange Spice Cake with White Chocolate Poinsettia Topper

The realistic -- and edible -- poinsettia, made from white chocolate and marzipan, adds dramatic flair.

Author: Martha Stewart

Jam Filled Cake with Chocolate Glaze

We love this crown of glazed cream puffs, but the cake is also great without them.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Cake with Snowy Meringue

This luscious chocolate dessert is covered with ganache and topped with fluffy meringue.

Author: Martha Stewart

Molten Chocolate Cakes with Earl Grey Ice Cream

Served with a scoop of our Earl Grey Ice cream and with a surprise Chocolate Truffle hidden inside, these aren't your typical molten cakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Poppy Seed Torte

A poppy-seed torte, also called a Mohntorte, is flavored by poppy seeds and ground walnuts.

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Date Cake with Orange Blossom Syrup

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Apple Gateau

Though gateau is French for "cake," this recipe -- a sweet, tart variation on traditional layer cake -- is made without eggs or flour, from renowned chef Anne Willan.

Author: Martha Stewart

A Great Cake

This great cake was adapted for "The Martha Stewart Show" from a recipe written by Martha Washington.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pressure Cooker Raspberry Upside Down Cake

Yes, you can make a cake in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker! This tastes like British steamed puddings, such as spotted dick, but it's made with fresh fruits instead of dried ones. This recipe appears...

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Chocolate Rum Roulade

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Walnut Olive Oil Cake

A walnut-flecked olive oil cake, served with Apple Compote, Candied Walnuts, and creme fraiche, makes a satisfying coda to dinner.

Author: Martha Stewart

Yeasted Coffee Cake with Poppy Seed Filling

This coffee cake may take longer to make than others, but the results are worth it. Freeze one for later.

Author: Martha Stewart

Fall Fruit Basket Cake

Twelve batches of Moist Yellow Cake batter are needed to yield two 6-inch round layers, two 10-inch layers, and two 14-inch layers. Fill each 6-inch pan with 1 3/4 cups of batter. Fill each 10-inch pan...

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Easter Egg Cakes

We're used to seeing cakes and confections cheerfully decorated to resemble Easter eggs, but rarely do we see ones that take the mimicry so literally. These individual pound cakes, baked in egg-shaped...

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Tangerine Tea Cake

An etherealtangerine cake seems the idealsnack for a nice afternoon.Zest and juice flavor the cake;marmalade sweetens thecream filling.

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Citrus and Spice Cheesecake

Come to the bright side for dessert with this beautiful cheesecake that could moonlight as a centerpiece. The juicy, sweet-tart mixed citrus segments that are placed on top balances the creamy, gingerbread-spiced...

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Chocolate Dream Cake

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Chocolate and Nut Yule Log

A simple version of the classic French dessert buche de Noel, this enchanting cake covered with crunchy almonds and creamy frosting calls to mind a snow-covered log in a wintry forest.

Author: Martha Stewart

Caramel Buttercream for Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake

Use this recipe as the frosting and/or filling for a decadent chocolate dessert, such as our Chocolate Caramel Layer Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Tennessee Stack Cake

This is a lightly spiced stack cake that uses dried apples, though the apples are not spiced.

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Cuatro Leches Cake

Martha takes tres leches cake to the next level by adding yet another milk. The vanilla-flecked batter is enriched with milk powder, whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Finish with whipped...

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Spring Garden Cake

This extraordinary cake is comprised of two layers: one, a cinnamon-spiced carrot-and-walnut cake; the other, a zucchini cake flavored with ground ginger. Cream-cheese icing creates a snowy landscape with...

Author: Martha Stewart

Low fat Moist Carrot Cake

I have been making carrot cake for years, and each time it seems to improve with a little tinkering here and there. A few years ago I attempted a low-fat version rather reluctantly, not believing it was...

Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Use this recipe when making our Gingercake House.

Author: Martha Stewart

Tea Spiced Fruitcake

The cake can be served right away or allowed to age, from three days to six weeks: Wrap the cake in cheesecloth, keep it at room temperature, and pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of rum over the top every few days,...

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Brown Sugar Walnut Pound Cake with Peach Maple Sauce

We've spiced up our Classic Pound Cake recipe with brown sugar, walnuts, and a peach-maple sauce.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mint Buttercream

The white shade of this frosting belies the fresh mint flavor, which is achieved by steeping fresh mint in milk when making the custard base, and then adding extract at the end for extra intensity. Use...

Author: Martha Stewart

Dark Jamaican Gingerbread

This cake, originally from the sugar-and-spice island of Jamaica, has sadly become a factory-made clone, but made at home it's dark, sticky, fragrant with ginger - the real thing.

Lemon Ricotta Cake

Lemon and ricotta go together perfectly in this moist and delicious cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cream Cheese and Mascarpone Cheesecake

Do not worry if the cheesecake sinks and cracks while it cools. The stewed fruit will conceal any imperfections.

Author: Martha Stewart

Coconut Cake with Berries and Cream

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Author: Martha Stewart