Made with dark chocolate and almond flour, this special occasion-worthy cake is surprisingly light and airy thanks to the addition of egg whites and just...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cinnamon is commonly used to spice carrot cake but we recommend using cardamom here.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a fluffy cake, it's important to use milk that's at room temperature -- it keeps the butter from curdling.
Author: Martha Stewart
Here's the test kitchen's favorite recipe for a classic pound cake. If you prefer your pound cake with a slightly less dense texture, follow our instructions...
Author: Martha Stewart
These tiny fruitcakes will bring joy to everyone on your list. We used dried apples, pears, apricots, and golden raisins, but you can also use dried cherries,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Orange juice and zest adds citrus brightness to rich, buttery poundcake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Forget the boxed mix! Making a white cake from scratch is so worth it. Our easy version has a moist, tender crumb and pairs well with any frosting.
Author: Martha Stewart
This gingerbread-based cake is both festive and homey thanks to the additions of pear and its upside-down make.
Author: Martha Stewart
A truly memorable way to feed a crowd, this dessert alternates between moist coconut cake and rich coconut-lemon curd on the inside and is covered with...
Author: Martha Stewart
This Glazed Lemon Pound Cake doesn't rise very much, so don't be surprised if it's shorter than you might expect.
Author: Martha Stewart
Spoon into these lemon pudding cakes and find a surprise in your dessert: There's a delicate and tart sauce at the bottom.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious coconut layer cake has lemon curd which adds tartness to the filling in this decadent dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Growing up in Nutley, New Jersey, Martha used to help her neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Maus, who owned a bakery, make these delicious, buttery cakes filled with...
Author: Martha Stewart
This heavenly angel food cake is studded with mini chocolate chips and perfumed with fragrant espresso powder. The dessert feels indulgent, but fear not-this...
Author: Martha Stewart
Take Christmas to the next level with this highly detailed Yule log cake, complete with wood-grain pattern and chocolate pinecones.
Author: Martha Stewart
Freshly brewed coffee gives this dessert a subtle mocha flavor, but water can be substituted. The cake will crack slightly, but not break, as you roll...
Author: Martha Stewart
Got cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving? Swirl it into the creamy filling of this foolproof vanilla cheesecake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Buttermilk helps make this cake tender and moist while rum gives it a lighthearted tropical kick. If you'd rather let the whole family enjoy this dessert,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Cocoa powder and melted chocolate give this classic Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Buttercream deep, well-rounded flavor. Inspired by devil's food cake,...
Author: Martha Stewart
Sweet, edible ribbons wrap this cream-cheese frosted two-tiered carrot cake. They're made from thinly sliced carrot strips, cooked in sugar and water until...
Author: Martha Stewart
This old-fashioned dessert from master baker Rose Levy Beranbaum's cookbook, "Rose's Heavenly Cakes," contains no butter or oil; instead, whipped cream...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for delicious caramel cake is courtesy of Dr. Maya Angelou and can be found in her cookbook, "Hallelujah."
Author: Martha Stewart
This torte is both dairy- and gluten-free. Toasted pecans lend a nutty flavor. Serve this simple dessert with lemon curd and berries for a sweet finish...
Author: Martha Stewart
Light and airy cake is layered with rich chocolate filling and drizzled with glossy chocolate glaze for a dessert that will satisfy and delight no matter...
Author: Martha Stewart
This deep, rich confection topped with fudgy frosting is ideal for special occasions or simply for chocolate lovers. Martha's uses Valrhona cocoa powder;...
Author: Martha Stewart
German chocolate cake is defined by its iconic coconut-pecan frosting; for this recipe, we've bucked tradition and tucked it inside of this Bundt cake...
Author: Greg Lofts
This homemade layer cake is dense with flavors of dark-amber syrup and fresh, crushed walnuts.
Author: Martha Stewart
Raspberry jam is traditional for a linzertorte, but any seedless jam works well in this dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
Genoise, or French sponge cake, differs from regular sponge cake because it's made with butter, which makes it more tender and flavorful.
Author: Martha Stewart
This richly layered bee sting cake gets its name (bienenstich, in German) from a honey glaze that's applied to the dough before baking.
Author: Martha Stewart
It's super tall, super moist, and altogether irresistible. Buttermilk and vegetable oil are the MVP ingredients in our delicious yellow cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
These tangy lemon desserts are baked in a hot-water bath, which helps them to stay creamy and custardy beneath their golden, cakey tops.
Author: Martha Stewart
Just the thing for that bumper crop of zucchini! It keeps this party-ready sheet cake super moist, while two types of chocolate -- semisweet chunks and...
Author: Martha Stewart
Caramelized apples top a cake spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this recipe to make our Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies.
Author: Martha Stewart
This simple cake is terrific on its own, but feel free to up the ante with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla-bean ice cream. Try other frozen...
Author: Martha Stewart
We took the pumpkin out of the pie and baked it into a rich and creamy cheesecake; it's an especially memorable ending to a holiday meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for our spicy pumpkin bundt cake is a delicious and seasonal treat sure to please the whole family.
Author: Martha Stewart
You'll want firm but ripe apples that are sweet, such as Empire or Gala. With the cinnamon in this homey cake, they'll hit the spot. Take a few minutes...
Author: Martha Stewart
Specks of fragrant cinnamon and cardamom enliven this snacking cake, which is meant to be eaten any time of day. This recipe comes from Martha Stewart's...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this brown sugar buttercream on our Triple-Layer Apple Cake. If the mixture seems to have separated after all the butter is incorporated, beat on medium-high...
Author: Martha Stewart
Peppermint-flavored icing gives this easy chocolate cake a seasonal flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
This chocolate cake recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry" cookbook involves minimal cleanup -- the ingredients are blended in the very pan that...
Author: Martha Stewart
This beautiful swirled torte is almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
Author: Martha Stewart
Birthday? Anniversary? Going-away party? This super-easy, one-bowl layer cake is the perfect dessert for any gathering of chocolate buffs.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our retooled pound cake recipe adjusts the traditional ingredient ratios (a pound of each ingredient), and adds baking powder and sour cream for a dense...
Author: Martha Stewart