Baking
Maple-Pecan Fudge
This decadent, pecan-studded fudge is all about the flavor of pure maple syrup.
Iron-Skillet Cornbread
This decadent, main course–worthy version of the classic side dish is packed with corn, green chiles, and two kinds of oozing, melty cheese.
Salted Caramel "Ding Dong" Cake
It may look like a giant lunchbox treat, but an ultra-smooth ganache and a final flourish of crunchy sea salt make this one elegant cake.
Tuscan Almond Cookies (Ricciarelli)
These traditional almond cookies hail from Tuscany; their texture is chewy, similar to macaroons.
Magpie Dough for Flaky Piecrust
There are three distinct, fundamental steps here: 1) weigh, 2) mix, and 3) chill. Once you've chilled your dough overnight, you can proceed with rolling, panning, pre-baking (if needed), and finishing your pie.
All-Purpose Pie Dough
Apple cider helps hydrate the dough without activating too much gluten; the results are ultra-flaky.
Vanilla-Buttermilk Layer Cake With Orange Frosting and Raspberries
This version of our delicious vanilla-buttermilk cake is doubled up to make a pretty layer cake perfect for birthdays or any festive occasion.
Vanilla-Buttermilk Cake With Raspberries and Orange Cream-Cheese Frosting
This tender buttermilk cake with rich orange cream-cheese frosting is sure to become your go-to for any festive occasion.
Spiced Zucchini Bread
Though we call this a bread, it’s really more of a spice cake that uses grated fresh zucchini as a surprise ingredient. Serve it warm for breakfast, with cream cheese or butter and honey.
Strawberry Shortcake
Layer cooled strawberry compote with fresh, sugared strawberries, a fluffy sweet-cream biscuit, and a veritable cloud of whipped cream for spring’s ultimate dessert.
The Mixer-Free Chocolate Cake Anybody Can Bake
One writer thought he couldn't bake, so he never did. Then he met pudding cake, and that changed everything.
Vanilla-Buttermilk Wedding Cake with Raspberries and Orange Cream-Cheese Frosting
Baking a wedding cake is not as crazy—or difficult—as it sounds! This stunning and delicious cake is designed to be as streamlined as possible. The moist buttermilk cake requires no trimming, the cream cheese frosting is much more simple (and just as stable) as wedding cake's typical buttercream, and edible flowers and pretty raspberries make decorating a breeze.
How to Buy and Store Flour Like a Pro
Flour is crazy confusing. If you're not sure which type to buy, we've got you covered.
This Heavenly Cake Comes Straight From the Food Processor
Who said you need an electric mixer or even a bowl to make a good cake?
Almond-Apricot Cake
This wonderfully moist cake comes together quickly in the food processor, with some apricots puréed and some folded into the batter, infusing their summery flavor throughout.
Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake
You don’t need a mixer for this cake, and when you slice into it, you’ll be greeted with a surprise: bold stripes of bright blueberry filling.
This One-Bowl Cake Will Make You Rethink Chocolate
Leave the dark chocolate behind; this summer we're all about the milk chocolate. We've got a no-mixer-required, killer milk chocolate cake with the easiest (and tastiest) frosting ever.
Our Editor's 7 All-Time Favorite Chocolate Cakes
Our editor has a serious chocolate cake problem. Here are the recipes he just can't quit.
One-Bowl Milk Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Caramel Frosting
This easy-to-make, portable cake with chocolate-caramel frosting is sure to be your new go-to for special occasions and backyard barbecues.
The Trick to Get Your Cakes Perfect Every Time
Once you start treating your cake like a steak by taking the temperature, you'll have a mouth-meltingly good result every time.