Baking

Few things are sweeter than homemade cookies, cakes, pies and other desserts, which is why we’ve dedicated this page to baking recipes. Discover tips, tricks, recipes and much more.

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    Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake

    29 reviews

    To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn


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    Special-Occasion Chocolate Cake

    17 reviews

    This recipe won Grand Champion at the Alaska State Fair, and with just one bite, you'll see why! The decadent...


    Contest-Winning Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert

    19 reviews

    With its gingersnap crust and maple syrup drizzle, this rich and creamy spiced pumpkin dessert never fails to get rave...


    Polka-Dot Macaroons

    10 reviews

    Macaroons studded with M&M's are easy to mix up in a hurry. That's good, because believe me, they never last...


    Orange Zucchini Muffins

    7 reviews

    Orange juice and zest infuse these moist muffins with a pleasant citrus flavor. We enjoy them fresh from the oven....


    Chocolate-Topped Strawberry Cheesecake

    16 reviews

    Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix...


    Breakfast Apple Cake

    4 reviews

    Baked in a pretty tube pan and drizzled with icing, this breakfast cake will be a highlight of your holiday...


    Caramel Praline-Topped Cheesecake

    9 reviews

    This cheesecake is a showstopper with its pretty wafer crust, creamy center and the ooey-gooey carmel-pecan topping cascading down the...

    Walnut Zucchini Muffins

    31 reviews

    Shredded zucchini adds makes these walnutty muffins extra tender. If you have lots of zucchini in summer as many of...


    Scottish Oatmeal Rolls

    1 review

    My family likes rolls that can hold up to scooping gravies, sauces and more. This recipe is a favorite. The...


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    Cranberry Swirl Biscotti

    26 reviews

    A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...


    Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Coconut Frosting

    9 reviews

    Grated zucchini makes this cake really moist, and the topping adds a nice crunch. When zucchini is in season, I...


    Ricotta Cheesecake

    1 review

    When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...


    Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

    30 reviews

    Holiday breakfasts would not be the same at our house without this delicious coffee cake. Whenever I take it anywhere,...


    Pear Upside-Down Cake

    6 reviews

    Using a packaged cake mix speeds up the preparation time of this tasty pear and pecan upside-down cake. This moist...


    Cranberry Creme Brulee

    1 review

    Dress up classic creme brulee with an easy-to-make cranberry sauce. The sweet-tart sauce compliments the rich, creamy custard. —Taste of...


    Tender Italian Sugar Cookies

    30 reviews

    These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. —Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

    Peppermint Twist Kisses

    5 reviews

    As rosy as Santa's cheeks, these merry morsels with chocolate kisses on top are a delightful yuletide favorite and one...


    Cinnamon Apple Tart

    6 reviews

    I got the idea for this delicious fall dessert from a lovely Italian woman who’s also a fabulous cook. It’s...


    Yummy Zucchini Chocolate Cake

    45 reviews

    As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago,...


    Layered Brownie Dessert

    10 reviews

    A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. —Muriel Ledeboer,...


    Cranberry-Pear Apple Crisp

    6 reviews

    With its crunchy golden topping and flavorful blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples and pears, this dessert makes a...


    Almond Chocolate Cake

    6 reviews

    When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...

    Blueberry Buckle with Lemon Sauce

    11 reviews

    This recipe is a family favorite, served warm as dessert, plain or with a scoop of ice cream. My family...


    Creamy Cranberry Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    This creamy cheesecake is perfect for holiday desserts. The colorful topping is so good that I prepare it separately and...


    Classic Apple Cranberry Crisp

    For a little old-fashioned goodness, treat your clan to this divine dish that bakes up warm and bubbly. It's great...


    Pumpkin Ginger Scones

    7 reviews

    I made these lovely scones one day when looking for a way to use up leftover pumpkin, and I was...


    Peanut Bars

    5 reviews

    With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the...


    Low-Fat Peanut Butter Cookies

    5 reviews

    When you bite into one of these yummy cookies, you'll never guess it's low in fat. This is my family's...