Baking

This homey dessert is always a big hit with my family. We like to serve it with ice cream or...

This gingerbread recipe came from my grandmother, and we always ate it with warm applesauce. I adapted it into a...

This Moscow mule cake is my favorite cake I've ever made from scratch. It's so moist and flavorful, and it...

These stout brownies are so rich and fudgy. I love how quickly they come together. They're perfect for a busy...

Alphabet cookie stamps make creating these one-of-a-kind treats a snap. Surprise your guests with dessert before dinner! —Taste of Home...

Rich, buttery sugar cookie cutouts like these never last long at a party. They're one of my favorite homemade Christmas...

Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...

My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful...

This is a family recipe that was handed down to me. The coconut and orange combination gives them a distinctive...

I'm not a great baker, but I do love coffee. In an effort to practice my baking, I use up...

My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...

These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...

This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...

This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...

One year, when I had a lot of eggnog on hand, I created a new holiday cookie recipe. The flavor...

Can't choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. —Andrea...

Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...

This creamy lemon cheesecake has a lovely soft texture and cuts nicely. The curd adds a fresh, tangy flavor. —Becky...

One night, my niece and I put our heads together to come up a with a fabulous cupcake. We combined...

This is one of my favorite summer recipes because it features peaches and berries that are in season, but it...

After discovering I had multiple food sensitivities, I began developing holiday recipes that would be safe for me, but enjoyable...

My son absolutely loves cashews, so I loaded my oatmeal cookies with them at Christmas—he loved them! The mix makes...

This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...

Our family loves Sunday brunch. Each season I try to bring a little different flavor to the table. This French...

My mother-in-law loved chocolate malts and cheesecakes, too. Can you guess who passed this recipe on to me? Sometimes, I...

This cheesecake is easy to make—but it's definitely not easy to wait till the next day to eat it! The...

I love to make cheesecakes and frequently give them as gifts or donate them to fundraisers. This one is very...