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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

Strawberry Mousse Cake

Covered with white-chocolate ganache, this strawberry-mousse cake makes a delightful sweet ending to a summer party.

Author: Martha Stewart

Almond Crunch Ice Cream Cake

A frozen almond extravaganza, this ice cream cake was inspired by Good Humor's Toasted Almond Bar: Almond cake layers are brushed with amaretto syrup and...

Author: Martha Stewart

Vanilla Sponge Cake with Strawberry Meringue Buttercream

Tall and light-as-air, this three-layer chiffon cake is a strawberry lover's delight. There are three pounds of berries sandwiched between its layers,...

Author: Martha Stewart

Strawberries and Cream Stack Cake

Everyone, meet tiramisu's enchanting summery sister. This no-bake, make-ahead treat may stand tall, but you can whip it up in short order: simply whisk...

Author: Greg Lofts

Baked Alaska with Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Ice Cream

Ice cream in a 500-degree oven? As long as it's bundled up in a thick layer of meringue, the outside caramelizes, and the inside (chocolate cake with chocolate...

Author: Martha Stewart

Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting

Author: Martha Stewart

Blueberry Shortcake

Author: Martha Stewart

Baltimore Peach Cake

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

Lemony Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting

Use this buttercream to frost "Whisk Kid" blogger Kaitlin Flannery's colorful Rainbow Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cheesecake Squares

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

Author: Martha Stewart

Vanilla French Buttercream

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

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

Fudgy Brownie Cake

This cake may look plain, but inside, it's moist, dense, and intensely flavored. In other words, it's a chocolate lover's dream come true. The fact that...

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

Plum Upside Down Cake

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

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

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

Banana Split Bombe

Who knew everyone's favorite split would grow up to be such a looker? Beneath a drizzle of chocolate lie stripes of vanilla, chocolate, and pistachio ice...

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

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

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

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

White Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake

This lightly spiced sweet potato cake is layered with white chocolate mousse and sprinkled with toasted macadamia nuts.

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

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

Perfect Pear Upside Down Cake

Serve this cake either warm or at room temperature. Using walnut oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, helps cut down on butter and gives the cake a...

Author: Martha Stewart

Rhubarb Tea Cakes

Chopped rhubarb is mixed into the batter of this tea cake, which is topped with whipped cream and syrupy bits of poached rhubarb.

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

Grilled Pound Cake with Peaches and Plums

Lots of desserts benefit from a bit of fire, and these flame-kissed plums and peaches atop grill-marked pound cake are no exception. Just a few minutes...

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

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

Chocolate Cheesecake

A silky cheesecake made with cream cheese and sour cream -- and featuring melted bitter-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, plus a chocolate-wafer crust --...

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

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

No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake for a Crowd

Whipped cream folded into this no-bake beauty's lemony ricotta-and-cream-cheese filling gives it an airy texture and ethereal taste, all of which is sandwiched...

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

Snow Capped Fruitcake

Giving fruitcake a winter-white coat transforms a humble classic into an upscale dessert. In it is a flavorful array of golden jewels -- dried pineapple,...

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

Almond Grape Tea Cake

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

Author: Martha Stewart

Grandma's Peach Cake

Summer peaches are roasted atop these cakes, which are made in baking pans and then cut into generous squares.

Author: Martha Stewart

Woodland Stump Cake

Martha's modern version of the traditional yule log cake, or buche de noel, calls for rolling and filling chiffon cake with chocolate-hazelnut cream, covering...

Author: Martha Stewart

Cornmeal Berry Sheet Cake

Talk about an American beauty! Mixed berries and whipped cream help this golden sheet cake hit all the right red, white, and blue notes. It's just the...

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

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

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

Warm Pumpkin Pudding with Hard Sauce

Adapted from Anne Quatrano's Summerland: Recipes for Celebrating With Southern Hospitality (Rizzoli).

Author: Martha Stewart