Ask any pastry chef about frostings and they'll tell you that there's nothing like a good basic vanilla buttercream. This American-style vanilla buttercream...
Author: Martha Stewart
Four types of chocolate are called for in this decadent dessert: cocoa powder for the cake batter, bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate for the frosting,...
Author: Martha Stewart
The pastry blender is a useful tool to evenly incorporate ice water into the flour-and-butter mixture. Adding just a little ice water at a time ensures...
Author: Martha Stewart
Baking a pie from scratch takes a little patience, but watching your friends and family enjoy the results makes it all worthwhile.
Author: Martha Stewart
Memories of childhood birthday cakes will be evoked by this sweet and Fluffy Vanilla Frosting, made quickly with just three ingredients and a handheld...
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this lemon glaze with our Glazed Lemon Pound Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pull a fast one on the kids: In just 10 minutes, whip up the dough for these sweet, crunchy treats made with whole-wheat flour. Many recipes for baked...
Author: Martha Stewart
If you're a fan of fig bars, these sweet treats will surely hit the spot.
Author: Martha Stewart
Lining the pan isn't busywork; it makes it easy to remove the brownies.
Author: Martha Stewart
This classic recipe is always a hit with the family.
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha made this recipe on episode 703 of Martha Bakes. The pie can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Author: Martha Stewart
Marbling cheesecake is an easy way to elicit oohs and aahs. This one has a raspberry puree swirled in.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rich, lightly sweetened cream biscuits top a luscious filling of fresh blueberries in one of Martha's favorite desserts. The filling is made with fresh...
Author: Martha Stewart
A crumbly graham cracker crust and silky cream cheese filling make this New York-style cheesecake a winner.
Author: Martha Stewart
This deep, dark, satiny frosting (thanks to the addition of melted semisweet chocolate) is a favorite of our food editors, since it has just the right...
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh peaches and blueberries are baked beneath a fluffy layer of vanilla-cream biscuits. The tops are brushed with heavy cream and sprinkled with sanding...
Author: Martha Stewart
These crisp, sugar-dusted Polish cookies made with twists of dough quickly fried in hot oil are also known as angels' wings or bow ties. Martha likes to...
Author: Martha Stewart
These light, flourless cookies, from TV chef Nikki Elkins, are made with everyday ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
Author: Martha Stewart
You won't taste the pureed beets, but they make this cake extra moist and play up its deep chocolate flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Made from 2 small chocolate sponge cakes filled with fluffy vanilla icing, whoopie pies have been a lunch-box staple for generations. In this classic recipe,...
Author: Martha Stewart
To prevent the baked biscuits from crumbling when you cut them, wait until they are cool, and use a serrated bread knife to slice them in half very gently....
Author: Martha Stewart
A white cake is an all-American classic recipe. This white cake recipe will become your favorite for celebrations and holidays -- and it tastes just like...
Author: Martha Stewart
Rhubarb is delicious paired with sweet fruits such as raspberries -- or strawberries or peaches -- to temper its tartness.
Author: Martha Stewart
A variegated pattern of deep dark chocolate and pure white powdered sugar makes these crinkly cookies a striking study in contrast. Roll balls of the rich...
Author: Martha Stewart
These salty-sweet-crunchy confections make the best snack.
Author: Martha Stewart
Viewer Dorothy Mae Brown's recipe for Apple Spice Cake continues to be one of the most popular cakes featured on marthastewart.com.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this simple cream-cheese frosting generously on our Carrot Cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
No one can resist these cloud-like cookies studded with chocolate chips.
Author: Martha Stewart
Ground cumin adds a smoky Tex-Mex taste to this savory beef-and-corn pie.
Author: Martha Stewart
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
These cookies are very chewy and not overly sweet. Chopped dried apricots add a surprising fruity taste and go well with the oats and almonds.
Author: Martha Stewart
Brown butter and vanilla bean add complexity to the apple filling in this rich cobbler.
Author: Martha Stewart
The egg-rich batter to this French-inspired dessert becomes custard-like when baked, while the peaches become soft and bursting with sweetness once exposed...
Author: Martha Stewart
Beneath this towering yet unpretentious appearance lies multiple layers of moist, mildly spiced cake that are flecked with carrots and pecans and enveloped...
Author: Martha Stewart
Our coconut cookies are a cross between a coconut macaroon and a chewy butter cookie.
Author: Martha Stewart
With the crisp autumn air comes an opportunity to use freshly-picked apples in everything from salads to pies. If you aren't sure where to start with your...
Author: Shira Bocar
Bake these delicate cookies during the weekend, and enjoy them throughout the week.
Author: Martha Stewart
Creamy, tangy, and oh so sweet, this New York-Style Cheesecake will become an instant favorite.
Author: Martha Stewart
Whole lemons are the base of this rich, citrusy simple lemon cake batter. Precooking the fruit removes the pucker and makes for an intensely flavored cake...
Author: Martha Stewart
Old-style pubs have it right: Sitting down to a generous helping of shepherd's pie is a true pleasure; making it is happily simple. We've added sharp cheddar...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious recipe for babka comes from "Entertaining," by Martha Stewart. This dough can be used to make cakes of various sizes. Note that baking time...
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a great cake to make if you have extra apples in the house. If you don't have any apples, you can substitute peaches or plums.From the book "Mad...
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious chocolate pecan pie treat (no crust needed) is from Anne Royal of Port Orchard, Washington.
Author: Martha Stewart
To ensure your cookies come out just right, follow a couple of basic rules: Space them at least 1 inch apart during baking, rotate the sheet pan half way...
Author: Martha Stewart