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Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake

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

Sticky Toffee Pudding

In England, many desserts-such as this date-flecked cake soaked with a buttery, toffee-filled, gooey sauce-are called puddings.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spiced Carrot Cake

Cinnamon is commonly used to spice carrot cake but we recommend using cardamom here.

Author: Martha Stewart

Orange Yogurt Cake

This lightly sweet, no-mixer-required cake gets a its touch of sophistication from sweetened segmented oranges and strips of zest.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake

Got cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving? Swirl it into the creamy filling of this foolproof vanilla cheesecake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mocha Chip Angel Food Cake

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

Almond Torte

This flourless cake is light and delicious.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mrs. Maus's Fruitcake

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

Lemon Pudding Cakes

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

Coconut Layer Cake

This delicious coconut layer cake has lemon curd which adds tartness to the filling in this decadent dessert.

Author: Martha Stewart

Blueberry Upside Down Cake

For a fluffy cake, it's important to use milk that's at room temperature -- it keeps the butter from curdling.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Sheet Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

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

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

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

Best Pound Cake

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

Orange Pound Cake

Orange juice and zest adds citrus brightness to rich, buttery poundcake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Basic White Cake

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

Carrot Ginger Layer Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Chocolate Roulade

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

Pecan Torte

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

Yule Logs

Take Christmas to the next level with this highly detailed Yule log cake, complete with wood-grain pattern and chocolate pinecones.

Author: Martha Stewart

Buche de Noel

This fanciful "Yule log" is a classic French holiday dessert.

Author: Martha Stewart

Meyer Lemon and Coconut Layer Cake

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

Glazed Chocolate Layer Cake

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

Coconut Lime Berry Cake

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

Basic Yellow Cake

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

Baba au Rhum

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Upside Down Cake

Caramelized apples top a cake spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Author: Martha Stewart

Maple Layer Cake

This homemade layer cake is dense with flavors of dark-amber syrup and fresh, crushed walnuts.

Author: Martha Stewart

Caramel Cake

This recipe for delicious caramel cake is courtesy of Dr. Maya Angelou and can be found in her cookbook, "Hallelujah."

Author: Martha Stewart

Whipped Cream Cake

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

German Chocolate Bundt Cake

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

Lemon Custard Cakes

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

Pumpkin Cheesecake

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

Easy Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Peppermint-flavored icing gives this easy chocolate cake a seasonal flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spiced Snacking Cake

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

Easy Linzertorte

Raspberry jam is traditional for a linzertorte, but any seedless jam works well in this dessert.

Author: Martha Stewart

Nectarine Upside Down Cake

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

Dulce de Leche Cake

The cake is tender and moist, and it's not too sweet to help balance out with the frosting. The frosting is delightful, it has that caramel flavor from...

Author: Jasmine

Bee Sting Cake

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

Ultimate Chocolate Cake

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

Peanut Butter Buttercream

Use this recipe to make our Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Zucchini Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Citrus Glazed Pound Cake

This citrusy loaf gets a thorough coating of an intoxicating glaze that helps keep this pound cake moist.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apricot Cheesecake

Sweet-tart apricot jam is the perfect counterpoint to classic creamy cheesecake. Martha made this recipe on episode 613 of Martha Bakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Perfect Pound Cake

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

Warm Almond Cherry Cake

Frozen cherries become juicy and intense when baked into this tender cake. Your freezer aisle is the best place to savor summer fruit any time of year....

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake

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

Walnut Honey Cake

The honey glaze ensures that this cake is extra-moist.

Author: Martha Stewart

Kransekake

The kransekake, which translates to "wreath cake", is the signature cake of Norway and a showstopping confection that is made for special occasions. And...

Author: Martha Stewart

Coffee Buttercream

Flavored with instant espresso powder, this lively frosting goes especially well with chocolate desserts, whether it's a simple batch of cupcakes or Martha's...

Author: Martha Stewart