Skip the store-bought cake mix and impress guests with a vanilla-flavored cake recipe that's easier than it looks. Top off this cake with our Whipped Frosting. For variations on this cake, see our Chocolate...
Author: Martha Stewart
Honeycrisp apples have a firm texture that holds up well during baking; Macoun, Empire, or Fuji are other good choices. Fresh (or frozen) cranberries contribute flavor as well as some juice; do not substitute...
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This dessert couldn't be simpler. Unlike many custards, it doesn't require a hot-water bath. Shallow gratin dishes, shown here, allow the rhubarb to spread out and cook evenly. You can also use 4-inch...
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This rice pudding made with grains of creamy Arborio rice is flavored by orange juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and heavy cream.
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English trifle can be made in one large dish or several small dishes. Ours combines fruit, jam, juice-drenched pound cake, and whipped cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
The name for these cream puffs, profiteroles, is old French for "small gifts"; serving them today still makes everyone feel special.
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This lightly sweet, no-mixer-required cake gets a its touch of sophistication from sweetened segmented oranges and strips of zest.
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Unlike many crumbly cookies, these biscotti are sturdy enough to mail. For a holiday gift, send a batch along with a pound of your favorite coffee beans.
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Flavors, colors, and textures combine harmoniously in this elegant ice-cream dessert.
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This jellylike sweet is traditionally flavored with rose water. When pouring the syrup into the cornstarch mixture, be careful not to let the mixture coat the sides of the pan.
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Raspberry jam is traditional for a linzertorte, but any seedless jam works well in this dessert.
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Slice this sweet and rich tart as thinly as possible. For best results, use tart pans that have removable bottoms.
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Spoon into these lemon pudding cakes and find a surprise in your dessert: There's a delicate and tart sauce at the bottom.
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Serve this rich, sweet sauce warm or at room temperature over ice cream for a real treat.
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Tasty macaroons are a great treat and can also be an elegant gift when placed in a container.
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Named after the jam-filled linzertorte that inspired them, these beautiful heart-shaped cookies are ideal for a wedding dessert buffet, Valentine's Day, or any romantic occasion. Apricot, strawberry, or...
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For this Scottish variation of our Classic Shortbread, the dough is baked in a stoneware mold.
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We've dressed up our Classic Pound Cake recipe with blueberries, sour cream, and a lemon-cream topping.
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This gingerbread-based cake is both festive and homey thanks to the additions of pear and its upside-down make.
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This recipe for vanilla custard sauce is from Emily Luchetti's "Classic Stars Desserts." Use it to make Pear Charlotte.
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Prepare for an unparalleled (and unorthodox) blast of flavors in these stratified little candies. The exquisitely tender treats are emboldened with vanilla, chocolate, and coconut. Get the packaging how-to...
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A crack or crevice along the top of a pound cake is a good thing-especially when it's filled with a sweet Meyer lemon glaze.
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These traditional Passover cookies couldn't be easier to make--just stir and bake--and they require only a handful of ingredients, including crunchy almonds. The result? Coconut treats that are crisp and...
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Rolling these classic Christmas cookies in powdered sugar once while they're still warm and again when they're completely cooled ensures their snowball-like appearance.
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The recipe for this delicious caramel syrup, which is a great addition to caramel cake, is courtesy of Dr. Maya Angelou and can be found in her new cookbook, "Hallelujah."
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The milk-chocolate topping of these cookies looks like the result of masterful piping, but it's actually a cinch to make using a mold. Beneath the chocolate hides a layer of peanut butter on top of brown-sugar...
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These delicious treats were inspired by mugs of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.
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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.
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Fans of caramel apples might want to try this orange dessert.
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Use this icing to make the decorative petits fours with butterflies by Karen Porter of Tilly's Cakes.
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You can purée mangoes, as shown in the first step below, and freeze the purée to make drinks, pies, and ice cream all year long.
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Candied ginger brings a sweet heat to these crisp, golden cookies, while lemon gives the glaze a distinct zing.
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The kransekake, which translates to "wreath cake", is the signature cake of Norway and a showstopping confection that is made for special occasions. And as impressive as a tall tower made out of eighteen...
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Arguably, this is the best idea for a combination anyone has ever had.
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The ingredients and flavors in this dish can be adjusted to suit your own personal taste. Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.From the book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen," by Lucinda...
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What could make traditional red velvet cake even better? Chocolate, of course!
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Making piecrust can leave a cook feeling like a magician. Combine flour, water, and butter with just a bit of sugar and salt and -- presto! -- the result is a tender, flaky pastry that elevates just about...
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Our icebox pie has multiple delightful layers: a graham-cracker crust, a raspberry-vanilla custard filling, whipped cream, and fresh berries.
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Crisp and chewy at the same time, these Southern delicacies are simple to make, and they keep well in an airtight container.
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This is an elegant spin on classic pecan pie. A sprinkle of bourbon on the hot pie adds to the rich taste.
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If pumpkin pie married caramel custard, their offspring would look like this pumpkin flan. From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn. (c)2009, Lucinda Scala Quinn. Mikkel Vang, photographer. Used...
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This Devil's Food Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting is simply delicious. It's the perfect treat no matter the occassion.
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A cross between a cake-like cobbler and a traditional fruit crumble, a buckle is the perfect way to showcase juicy summer peaches.
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This baked pudding is also called kugel. It's made with noodles and often eaten during Jewish holidays. Serve it as a side dish with meat and vegetables.
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Combine crunchy almonds and sweet dark chocolate for a delicious dessert that's actually healthy to eat.
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This traditional Russian dessert is similar to a no-bake cheesecake. Dried-pineapple cutouts embellish this cake, but Martha sometimes uses jelly beans instead.
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