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Plum Blueberry Upside Down Cake

This moist and delicious cake turns out of the pan with a sweet, jamlike layer of fruit on top.

Author: Martha Stewart

Amaretto Pound Cake with Flambeed Pineapple

Pound cake that's been doused with amaretto creates an extra rich and moist dessert; pineapple slices flambeed in more amaretto make a luscious topping.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mini Pear and Blueberry Spice Cakes

These individual upside-down cakes are baked -- and can be transported -- in a muffin tin.

Author: Martha Stewart

Strawberry Biscuit Sheet Cake

In this strawberry shortcake that feeds a crowd, a tender biscuit cushions a cloud of lightly sweetened cream and a tumble of juiced-up berries. Peaches, plums, or nectarines can be swapped in for the...

Author: Martha Stewart

Flag Sheet Cake

This beautiful flag sheet cake makes a festive addition to the dessert table at a patriotic-themed party. This recipe was adapted from Martha Stewart Living, July 2001.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Caramel Swiss Roll

This recipe features a silky whipped-cream filling that's whisked with caramel, then rolled up in a genoise cake that's been brushed with bourbon-chocolate syrup for unbeatable flavor that's nuanced and...

Author: Martha Stewart

Semolina Coconut Cake

Semolina flour gives this easy-to-make cake its pleasantly coarse texture and, with an assist from saffron, its lovely yellow hue.

Author: Martha Stewart

Heart Shaped Coconut Cake

One layer of this coconut cake and another layer of Banana Cake surrounded by cream cheese frosting and colored coconut flakes comprise the very special Alexis' Heart Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Three Layer Pound Cake

One slice in, and this tiered pound cake proves it's anything but vanilla. A rich chocolate base, lighter cocoa center, and buttery top make it far more gratifying than the mere sum of its parts.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cheesecake Squares

These lemony cheesecake treats come from Margaret Kolodji of Richboro, Pennsylvania.

Author: Martha Stewart

Gluten Free Pound Cake with Cranberries

Using a gluten-free baking blend means this cake doesn't require an array of alternative flours.

Author: Martha Stewart

Hazelnut Raspberry Jelly Roll

What sets our hazelnut-raspberry jelly roll apart is its toasty, nutty flavor. Ground hazelnuts are baked into the sponge cake, and hazelnut liqueur, such as Frangelico, is whipped into the cream.

Author: Martha Stewart

Coconut Almond Egg Shaped Cake

Although an egg-shaped cake is symbolic of Easter, this dessert recipe can also be baked in two 8-inch round cake pans for 25 to 30 minutes during any season.

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Thyme Pound Cakes

Herbal and tart, these fragrant pound cakes are soaked with a flavorful Muscat and Lemon Thyme Syrup for an extra dash of something special.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pistachio Chocolate Buche de Noel

For this log, chocolate cake is rolled with pistachio ice cream, clad in chocolate, and frozen.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Truffle Cake

For extra fudgy results, the cake should be baked the night before it is to be served.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sea Turtle Ice Cream Cake

Scoops of mint-chocolate-chip ice cream form the shell of this cool sea turtle. Peeking out through white candy eyes (with chocolate pupils) and flashing a black-licorice grin, this is one turtle who is...

Author: Martha Stewart

Molten Mocha Cakes

These delicious chocolate-coffee cakes do not take long to make and are the perfect ending to a romantic meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Black Pepper Cheesecake

Author: Martha Stewart

Light Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Vegetable oil subs in for butter in this fruit-topped, vanilla-scented cake, reducing the saturated fat; whole-wheat flour boosts the fiber and lends a nutty flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Coconut Buttercream

Spread this coconut buttercream frosting over the Coconut Cake from Cheryl and Griffith Day of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah.

Author: Martha Stewart

Petits Fours Glaces

Author: Martha Stewart

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Chocolate lovers will not be disappointed by this generously frosted cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Alexis' Heart Cake

Martha's daughter Alexis loves to make this festive banana-coconut cake for special occasions. Martha prepared this cake on Martha Bakes, episode 504.

Author: Martha Stewart

Gingerbread Cheesecake

Top this cake with both Honey-Gingerbread and Molasses-Gingerbread Cookies. See Shaped Gingerbread Cookies for how to make the gingerbread men. Because you will use the molasses-gingerbread dough for the...

Author: Martha Stewart

Lemon Pound Cakes with Candied Lemon Slices

Lemon four ways amps up these sour-cream pound cakes: zest goes into the batter, and the loaves are finished with lemon syrup, glaze, and candied pieces of the citrus.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Beet Cakes with Candied Beets and Rose Petals

Try this mouthwatering chocolate-beet cake, from chef Johnny Iuzzini's "Dessert FourPlay," for an unforgettable Valentine's Day dessert.

Author: Martha Stewart

Grasshopper Cake

Mint chocolate cleverly cut into the shape of footballs, plus a thick layer of buttercream, embellish this chocolate cake that's perfect for any Super Bowl party.

Author: Martha Stewart

Peppermint Buttercream

Use this bright green buttercream to make our Football Cupcakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Peaches with Cornmeal Shortcakes

These shortcakes are bursting with ripe summer fruits for a dessert that will delight the whole family.

Author: Martha Stewart

Blackberry Buttercream

Use this recipe to make our Blackberry Buttermilk Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Gingerbread House Petits Fours

These Chocolate Gingerbread House Petits Fours are simply adorable. And what could be sweeter than a village of bite-size houses built from bricks of chocolate-gingerbread cake?

Author: Martha Stewart

Gingered Blackberry and Black Plum Shortcakes

We love this combination of dark-hued fruits, but you can swap in other berries, such as raspberries, or stone fruit, such as nectarines or peaches.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spiced Sweet Potato Cake with Meringue Frosting

The marshmallow-topped mash that typically appears on the dinner table practically tastes like dessert, so why not go all the way? In this single-layer cake, sweet potatoes are gussied up with pumpkin...

Author: Greg Lofts

Genoise with Coconut Cream and Caramelized Pineapple and Mango

In this sunny-tasting tropical-fruit dessert, genoise becomes a tender shell for coconut pastry cream and slices of caramelized pineapple and mango.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cranberry Almond Upside Down Cake

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Author: Martha Stewart

Mini Cheesecake Jars

Single-serving cheesecakes made in glass jars are adorable and easy mini alternatives to their full-size cousins. They bake in just half an hour and can be cooked a few days ahead of time.

Author: Martha Stewart

Rhubarb Raspberry Cheesecake Squares

Topping cheesecake with shimmering fruit is nothing new, but we spun this one in two fresh directions: We swapped out the expected cherries for ruby-red rhubarb-raspberry gelee, and we baked the whole...

Author: Martha Stewart

Swiss Meringue Buttercream for Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Use this sweet buttercream recipe, adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," in our Chocolate-Peppermint Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chestnut Chocolate Layer Cake

Chestnut flour creates a moist texture with a fine crumb, and chestnut flour makes every layer of this cake taste nutty.This rich, chocolatey cake is best when served the day it is made.

Author: Martha Stewart

Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Cake

It may seem like a strange pairing, but balsamic vinegar complements the flavor of sweet strawberries in this simple ice cream cake. You're welcome to make your own ice cream, but in this case, we're big...

Author: Martha Stewart

Molten Chocolate Cakes

You can prepare the batter through step two up to two hours ahead; refrigerate, covered. Before baking, uncover, and bring batter to room temperature.

Author: Martha Stewart

Snow Capped Fruitcake

Giving fruitcake a winter-white coat transforms a humble classic into an upscale dessert. In it is a flavorful array of golden jewels -- dried pineapple, pear, and apple; crystallized ginger; golden raisins;...

Author: Martha Stewart

Almond Sponge Cake for Stone Fruit Trifle with Lemon Mousse

This light, moist sponge cake is simple to make. The subtle almond flavor complements our Stone-Fruit Trifle with Lemon Mousse nicely.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mini Cheesecakes with Cherry Topping

These rich and creamy individual cheesecakes feature a gorgeous crown of plump, juicy Bing cherries.

Author: Martha Stewart

Rainbow Sorbet Cake

Simple and excessive at once, this lofty creation combines the intense flavors and colors of fruit sorbets -- green apple, raspberry, grapefruit, and mango -- with delicate, snowy meringues.

Author: Martha Stewart

Rich Chocolate Cake with Ganache Frosting and Truffle Egg Nest

Tucked inside nests of milk-chocolate shavings are truffle eggs tinted robin's egg blue and dusted with metallic luster. The accompanying marbled eggs are created by dipping more truffles into melted white...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pressure Cooker Raspberry Upside Down Cake

Yes, you can make a cake in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker! This tastes like British steamed puddings, such as spotted dick, but it's made with fresh fruits instead of dried ones. This recipe appears...

Author: Martha Stewart

Jerry's Apple, Rosemary, and Caramel Shortcakes

This recipe comes to us from Jerry Traunfeld, executive chef of the Herbfarm restaurant in Issaquah, Washington.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Sage Cake

This cake recipe -- from Chef Tim LaBant of The Schoolhouse at Cannondale -- is used to make his Autumnal Parfait.

Author: Martha Stewart