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Banana Bourbon Layer Cake

This cake is a variation on the classic New Orleans dessert Bananas Foster. Prepare the banana topping right before serving.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Dacquoise

This luscious dessert -- based on a classic French recipe -- was brought to us by pastry chef Bill Yosses.

Author: Martha Stewart

Olive Oil Anise Cakes

The secret to these diminutive desserts' moist texture is olive oil, which also mellows the anise and orange that permeate each bite. Although the cakes...

Author: Martha Stewart

Spiced Sweet Potato Cake with Meringue Frosting

The marshmallow-topped mash that typically appears on the dinner table practically tastes like dessert, so why not go all the way? In this single-layer...

Author: Greg Lofts

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

Sugar and Spice Layer Cake

Tiers of moist spice cake, rich mascarpone frosting, and blackberry jam fill this dessert with everything nice.

Author: Martha Stewart

Plum Upside Down Cake

Pumpkin-pie spices are used to flavor this upside-down cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

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....

Author: Martha Stewart

Jean Georges's Warm Soft Chocolate Cakes

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...

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Almond Upside Down Cake

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

Cheesecake Squares

These lemony cheesecake treats come from Margaret Kolodji of Richboro, Pennsylvania.

Author: Martha Stewart

Blueberry Shortcake

Author: Martha Stewart

Orange Almond Cake with Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Try this orange almond cake, adapted from "Entertaining," for an irresistible end to any meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Coconut Buttercream

Swiss meringue buttercream takes on a nutty, toasted flavor with the addition of coconut oil. Use this coconut buttercream to frost our showstopping Meyer-Lemon...

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Rhubarb Olive Oil Bundt Cake

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...

Author: Greg Lofts

Vanilla French Buttercream

This wonderful vanilla French buttercream should be paired with Butter Lane's Chocolate Cupcakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Berry Layer Cake

A blueberry-studded triple-decker cake is decorated with swirls and rosettes of frosting flavored with black raspberry jam, followed by a tumble of fresh...

Author: Martha Stewart

Almond Polenta Pound Cake

This versatile cake is made even better by the addition of toppings like our Caramelized Pineapple, Warm Chocolate Sauce, or Lemon Curd.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mini Pistachio Bundts

Mini but mighty, these rich, Middle Eastern-inspired rings are made with half flour, half ground pistachios (for a vivid-green color, seek out the blanched...

Author: Martha Stewart

Poppy Seed Torte

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

Author: Martha Stewart

Molten Chocolate Cakes

You can prepare the batter through step two up to two hours ahead; refrigerate, covered. Before baking, uncover, and bring batter to room temperature.

Author: Martha Stewart

Vanilla Bundt Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling

A true showstopper, this vanilla-bean Bundt cake gets the chocolate treatment inside and out. Cutting into the cake reveals its rich cheesecake-like chocolate...

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet Potato Cheesecake Squares

Try these cheesecake squares in place of (gasp!) pumpkin pie. A no-fail press-in crust is ideal for novice bakers.

Author: Martha Stewart

Gluten Free Zucchini Almond Cake

Grated zucchini gives this crowd-pleasing cake a moist texture and subtle sweetness. Almond flour adds nutty flavor and makes it perfect for those on a...

Author: Martha Stewart

Meyer Lemon Upside Down Cake

This is a delicious Meyer lemon-almond cake which, like most upside-down cakes, is impressive to behold.

Author: Martha Stewart

Neapolitan Icebox Cake

Chilled in a loaf pan, three ice cream flavors -- vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio -- layered with crushed chocolate-sandwich cookies form a classic frozen...

Author: Martha Stewart

Billy's Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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...

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Meringue Sheet Cake

This burnished beauty gets its flavor from fresh lemon zest, and its stature from not-too-sweet meringue. (More than half of the sugar gets boiled into...

Author: Martha Stewart

The Best Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe | Genoise

This vanilla sponge cake is the best sponge cake I've ever made! The cake is pillowy, soft, spongy and yet, a bit moist. The sponge cake is perfect for...

Author: TheCookingFoodie

Pastel Layer Cake

Five pastel layers form this colorful creation. You can also use the batter to make four dozen cupcakes or a two- or three-layer cake (bake each layer...

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

Caramel Chiffon Cake

Chiffon cake layers are filled and frosted with rich caramel buttercream in this decadent dessert. The best part? There's no elaborate piping required;...

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Fig Cake

Olive oil has a subtle fruitiness that works surprisingly well in desserts, especially in our Lemon-Fig Cake. You can substitute vegetable oil in this...

Author: Martha Stewart

No Bake Chocolate Crust Cheesecake

A luscious, no-bake cheesecake with a rich, chocolate cookie crust can be put together in a snap before chilling for an hour. Due to its delicate stature,...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Roulade with Mascarpone and White Chocolate

Take your pumpkin spice cake to the next level with this pretty, party-worthy presentation.

Author: Martha Stewart

Ricotta Cheesecake

This Ricotta Cheesecake-an Italian-style version of cheesecake-tastes much lighter than its cream-cheese counterpart.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cloudberry Cake

Cloudberry cakes are made from tart orange fruits that grow wild in Scandinavia, New England, and Canada. Rarely found in abundance, the fruits are so...

Author: Martha Stewart

Vanilla Bean Buttercream

Use this recipe from Vanilla Bake Shop to make its wonderful Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry.

Author: Martha Stewart

Almond Grape Tea Cake

This sweet treat makes the perfect snack for a tea party or brunch.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Layer Cake with Curd and Blueberries

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...

Author: Martha Stewart

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

Brown Sugar Swiss Meringue Buttercream

This intensely rich, silken frosting works well on spice, carrot, or pound cakes. Try it on our Caramelized-Apple Spice Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pistachio Layer Cake

This simple yet festive layer cake gets its smooth and creamy pistachio infusion from a nut paste used to make the pastry cream.

Author: Martha Stewart

Dairy Free Chocolate Raspberry Cake

A showstopping holiday dessert that's a piece of cake? Meet this four-layer chocolate confection, which comes together from a one-bowl batter and three-ingredient...

Author: Greg Lofts

Bourbon and Brown Sugar Cake with Berries

The fruit on top of this cake is finished with a generous sprinkle of coarse sugar -- so when it's baked, it's like a big, crunchy muffin top.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cloudberry Layer Cake

Amber-colored cloudberries, also known as bake-apple berries, yellow berries, and mountain berries, are too tart to eat by themselves but make excellent...

Author: Martha Stewart

New York Style Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust

This recipe for New York-style cheesecake, adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," makes a smooth and creamy dessert that everyone will love.

Author: Martha Stewart

Black Pepper Cheesecake

Author: Martha Stewart