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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 as impressive as a tall tower made out of eighteen...

Author: Martha Stewart

Paskha

This traditional Russian dessert is similar to a no-bake cheesecake. Dried-pineapple cutouts embellish this cake, but Martha sometimes uses jelly beans instead.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Clusters

Sweet, chewy and crunchy, all at the same time -- these bite-size treats go perfectly with a cup of coffee after a meal.

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Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

This stunner is a naturally gluten-free cake that has a smooth, ultra-rich texture. Packed with decadent dark chocolate and espresso, it's like the mocha latte of your dreams in dessert form. And we haven't...

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Easy Old Fashioned Apple Pie

Apples spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg serve as the filling for this double-crust Thanksgiving pie. A generous sprinkling of sanding sugar before baking makes the top sparkle.

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Pate Brisee to Make One Double Crust 10 Inch Pie or 12 Hand Pies

This recipe can be found in "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook" and can be used in recipes such as John Barricelli's Fruit-Filled Hand Pies and Shaker Lemon Pie.

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Everything but the Kitchen Sink Cookies

When you're in the mood for something deliciously sweet, try these "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" cookies.

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Martha's Peach Buckle

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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Salted Caramel Apple Pie

To showcase the very best in cozy fall flavors, this decadent apple pie uses a mix of different varieties such as McIntosh, Cortland, and Granny Smith. A buttery homemade caramel and delicate lattice top...

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Cinnamon Dumplings With Apple Cider Syrup

This dessert is as sweetly comforting as pulling on a sweater on the first chilly fall day. It features cinnamon dumplings that are generously drizzled with warm, golden apple-cider syrup. They're easy...

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Peach Buckle

This old-fashioned American cake is baked in a cast-iron skillet. Peaches give the cake a moist texture; the almond topping makes it crunchy

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Banana Custard

Baking this custard in a bain-marie (water bath) ensures that it remains light and creamy.From the book "Jamaican Cooking," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Macmillan).

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Whoopie Pie Filling

This delicious whoopie pie filling is courtesy of Cranberry Island Kitchens.

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Classic New York Style Cheesecake

A dense yet not-heavy classic that can't be beat. For a silky-smooth batter, take care to bring the cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream to room temperature before blending. Using a water bath ensures the...

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Raspberry Chocolate Pie

Only the chocolate crust requires baking in this luscious pie -- the rich ganache filling and fresh raspberry topping set in the refrigerator.

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Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Replacing vanilla with strawberry reinvents the ice-cream sandwich. Our recipe yields the requisite dense, fudgy chocolate wafer; use heart-shaped cookie cutters, and pierce the dough with a fork for a...

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Lemon Blueberry Tart

This glorious lemon-blueberry tart, filled with a tangy lemon curd, is topped with whipped creme fraiche and a garnish of candied lemon zest. Martha made this recipe on episode 706 of Martha Bakes.

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Brown Sugar Butternut Squash Pie

To make this recipe in less time, you can substitute organic canned butternut-squash puree for the fresh squash. For the decorating technique, see our step-by-step photos.

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Lemon Almond Biscotti

Serve these crunchy biscotti as a complement to Drunken Cherries with Mascarpone Cream. Recipe adapted from Mindy Fox, author of A Bird in the Oven and Then Some (Kyle Books; 2010).

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Basic Shortbread

This wonderful recipe for basic shortbread can be used to make Black-and-White Triangles, and Candied Ginger Shortbread Wedges.

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Peach and Blueberry Cobbler

Fresh peaches and blueberries are sugared, spiced with cinnamon, and then topped with cobbler crust and baked until golden brown.

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Coffee Cream Pie

Coffee and pie, long a harmonious pair, are served together as one in this recipe from "Martha Stewart's New Pies & Tarts." Chocolate-covered espresso beans hint at the flavor of the filling below, which...

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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, it's a party-perfect dessert that's rich but...

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Honey Cinnamon Frosting

Use this Honey-Cinnamon Frosting recipe when making our Banana Cupcakes.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

In this diner-style delight, a chocolate-wafer crust anchors a silky-smooth peanut butter and whipped cream filling. Drizzles of melted chocolate and peanut butter decorate the surface.

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Mexican Ice Cream Sundaes with Cinnamon Chocolate Sauce

This sundae melds together all the flavors you crave -- sweet, salty, nutty, chocolaty.

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Vanilla Sponge Cake with Strawberry Meringue Buttercream

Tall and light-as-air, this three-layer chiffon cake is a strawberry lover's delight. There are three pounds of berries sandwiched between its layers, mixed into the ethereal whipped frosting, and in a...

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Chocolate Black Pepper Cookies

These crunchy cookies get a flavorful kick from black pepper and cinnamon.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

Use this recipe when making our Almond Custard Cake.

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Easy Plum Upside Down Cake

In this version of the classic upside-down cake, the plum slices replace traditional pineapple and are arranged decoratively like rooftop shingles, completely covering the bottom of the pan.

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Orange Cream Cheese Frosting

Use this fluffy orange cream-cheese frosting recipe with our Carrot-Ginger Layer Cake.

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Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Hearts

These Valentine's treats make will make everyone feel special.

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Deep Dish Pumpkin Custard Pie

As the pie bakes, the filling separates into a silky, creamy custard base with a featherlight souffleed pumpkinlayer on top.

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Almond Crescent Cookies

These moon-shaped almond cookies covered in vanilla-scented sugar are traditional Austrian treats.

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Candied Ginger

This confection can be used as a garnish for our Fresh Ginger Cake, or served alone at the end of a meal.

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Finnish Star Cookies (Joulutorttu)

A rich cream-cheese dough flecked with lemon zest is filled with sweet-tart raspberry preserves in these festive pinwheel cookies known as joulutorttu, which means Christmas tart in Finnish.

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Lardy Cake

In the North of England, it is traditional to serve lardy cake on holidays and special occasions.

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Rum Vanilla Cream Pie

The first bite of this seemingly traditional 1950s-style cream pie is quite a surprise, with a hit of rum in both custard and piped whipped cream.

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Traditional Tres Leches Cake

You can make this triple milk-soaked cake a day in advance and whip the cream just before serving. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 711.

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Vanilla Sugar Cookies

These crisp-chewy cookies have a great buttery taste and a nice note of fresh vanilla.

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Crisp Gingerbread Cookies

These crunchy, spiced cookies are just right for the holidays.

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Brown Butter Apple Pie

Brown butter imparts a rich nuttiness to the apple filling for this next-level pie.

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Salted Caramel Six Layer Chocolate Cake

If you don't own a candy thermometer, this cake offers a good excuse to buy one. It sounds a little nitpicky, but the caramel should reach exactly 238 degrees. (Any less and the cake layers won't hold...

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Luscious Apricot Squares

Submitted by Tina Ireland of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. This bar-cookie recipe was handed down to Tina by her mother, Bette.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie with Gingersnap Crust

Spicy gingersnaps stand in for the more traditional graham crackers in the crust of this Pumpkin-Cheesecake Pie, and make an excellent foil for the rich pumpkin-cream cheese filling. A border of meringue...

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Almond Tart

This delicious recipe for an almond tart comes courtesy of Jesse James. Make this sweet recipe for a unique dessert.

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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 nuts and candied fruits. Read more about Martha's...

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Whiskey Sauce

Serve this sauce with Commander's Palace Bread Pudding Souffle.

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Tuscan Biscotti (Cantucci)

Otherwise known as biscotti di Prato, cantucci are twice-baked almond cookies from Tuscany. Martha ups the ante by adding pistachios and two kinds of dried fruit-apricots and cherries.

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Orange Chiffon Cake

This light ad airy orange chiffon cake is simply delicious. This recipe for orange chiffon cake packs plenty of orange flavor using zest and juice and goes perfectly with a warm cup of tea.

Author: Martha Stewart