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Gingerbread For Houses

After much experimentation, we've discovered that this recipe for intensely-scented and sturdy gingerbread makes the finest building blocks your gingerbread house could hope for.

Author: Martha Stewart

Yule Logs

Take Christmas to the next level with this highly detailed Yule log cake, complete with wood-grain pattern and chocolate pinecones.

Author: Martha Stewart

Busy Day Dump Cake

This chocolate cake recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry" cookbook involves minimal cleanup -- the ingredients are blended in the very pan that goes into the oven.

Author: Martha Stewart

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...

Author: Martha Stewart

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.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes with Rum Caramel Sauce

Individual pineapple upside-down cakes sitting in a pool of decadent rum caramel are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 710.

Author: Martha Stewart

Simple Layer Cake with Vanilla Frosting

This easy all-purpose yellow cake takes just a bit longer to make than one from a packaged mix, but it's worth it.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mom's Currant Cake

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Chocolate Glaze

This cheesecake is a fresh take on a familiar combination. It's not too sweet and has a voluptuous consistency. The glossy chocolate glaze goes on like satin.

Author: Martha Stewart

Strawberries and Cream Stack Cake

Everyone, meet tiramisu's enchanting summery sister. This no-bake, make-ahead treat may stand tall, but you can whip it up in short order: simply whisk mascarpone and heavy cream into glossy peaks, soak...

Author: Greg Lofts

Barbie Birthday Cake

When assembling the cake, use a new doll and wrap it in plastic before putting it in the center of the cake. Candles should absolutely not be used, because Barbie's hair is flammable.

Author: Martha Stewart

Butter Cake I

Use this recipe to make our Chrysanthemum Cupcakes and Sweet Pea Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate Crunch and Caramel Sauce

Layers of chocolate cake get stacked with luscious caramel sauce, crisped-rice crunch, and a rich chocolate frosting for this fully loaded indulgence.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pumpkin Cheesecake

We took the pumpkin out of the pie and baked it into a rich and creamy cheesecake; it's an especially memorable ending to a holiday meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Mint Icebox Cake

This old-fashioned no-bake cake has just three components: store-bought cookies, homemade mint whipped cream, and chocolate chips.

Author: Martha Stewart

Glazed Pecan Raisin Cake

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Author: Martha Stewart

Brown Sugar Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream Frosting

This cake is even sweeter when embellished with handmade marzipan animal figures -- which aren't too hard to make if you have the patience.

Author: Martha Stewart

White Sheet Cake

This basic white sheet cake recipe, from the "Martha Stewart Baking Handbook," is the perfect foundation for many different kinds of desserts, such as a Festive Flag Cake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Carrot Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

Ruffles of white chocolate-cream cheese frosting take this carrot cake to the next level. Seen from above, it looks like a rose. Make this cake a day or two ahead for the best flavor.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spiced Carrot Cake

Cinnamon is commonly used to spice carrot cake but we recommend using cardamom here.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

This sweet and simple sheet cake marries two great flavors that just plain belong together: rich and tender chocolate cake, and creamy peanut-butter frosting. For maximum fluff, go for a classic smooth...

Author: Martha Stewart

Apple Upside Down Cake

Caramelized apples top a cake spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Author: Martha Stewart

Julia and Jacques's Chocolate Roulade

Chefs Julia Child and Jacques Pepin shared their recipe for this mouthwatering cake, a log-shaped cake made from a souffle-like mixture.

Author: Martha Stewart

Orange Almond Cake

Every part of the orange plays a role in this dessert. Boiling the oranges mellows bitterness from the skin and pith, the soft fruit that results adds tang to the batter.

Author: Martha Stewart

Vinarterta

In Iceland, this layered prune torte is made for the winter holidays and nibbled on all season, thanks to its long shelf life.

Author: Martha Stewart

Hazelnut Cake with Praline and Milk Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

This decadent hazelnut-chocolate layer cake from baker John Barricelli's "The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook" is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser: Serve for an elegant birthday dessert or showstopping end to any...

Author: Martha Stewart

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake

An American-born beauty, the cheesecake gets upgraded with a triple dose of chocolate. It's in the crust, in the filling, and over the top. To help prevent cracks, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake...

Author: Martha Stewart

Yellow Butter Cake

This is the kind of classic, all-American layer cake that birthday memories are made of. It's guaranteed to please a crowd. To make an 8-inch layer cake, as featured on"Martha Bakes," use 1 teaspoon salt...

Author: Martha Stewart

Classic Breton Butter Cake

Author: Martha Stewart

Rainbow Cake

This colorful layer cake from "Whisk Kid" blogger Kaitlin Flannery is ideal for a child's birthday party, or any time you want to make a big impression.

Author: Martha Stewart

Orange Pound Cake

Orange juice and zest adds citrus brightness to rich, buttery poundcake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is from reader Julie Haifley of Washington, D.C. It's a classic combination that works for a number of occassions, like Easter.

Author: Martha Stewart

Walnut Honey Cake

The honey glaze ensures that this cake is extra-moist.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Spice Cake

We like a glass of ice-cold milk to accompany this cake recipe. Baked with dried cranberries, golden raisins, and ginger, the cake gets a gentle tang from sour cream.

Author: Martha Stewart

Financiers

These buttery French tea cakes are known for being shaped like a bar, but they taste good in any form.

Author: Martha Stewart

Strawberry Shortcakes

These classic sweets aren't fancy; they're just plain good and full of memories. Flaky biscuits are filled with our macerated sweetened strawberries and topped with homemade whipped cream.

Author: Martha Stewart

Blueberry Lemon Tea Cakes

With juicy berries and zesty lemon, these tiny cakes pack big flavors. For a blue-ribbon presentation, print these gift labels and attach to wax paper-wrapped loaves.

Author: Martha Stewart

Applesauce Spice Cake

Martha adapted this applesauce spice cake recipe from one in her first book, Entertaining.

Author: Martha Stewart

Nectarine Upside Down Cake

This simple cake is terrific on its own, but feel free to up the ante with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla-bean ice cream. Try other frozen stone fruit like peaches or plums in place of the...

Author: Martha Stewart

Dobos Torte

A rich Dobos Torte -- which has alternating layers of yellow genoise cake and Caramel Buttercream -- is topped with coarsely chopped caramelized sugar. The original recipe was created in 1887 by the Hungarian...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pear Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Serve a scoop of Spice Ice Cream alongside this upside-down cake for a delicious fall dessert.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake

Got cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgiving? Swirl it into the creamy filling of this foolproof vanilla cheesecake.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Wine Cake

This rich chocolate wine cake recipe, provided by Margot Murdock Murphy, uses a Nordic Ware Fleur De Lis Bundt Pan.

Author: Martha Stewart

Caramel Buttercream Frosting for Brown Sugar Layer Cake

Use this rich butterscotch-flavored frosting to decorate Martha's spectacular Brown-Sugar Layer Cake or any dessert you please.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Sheet Cakes

Rich, moist, and super versatile, bake these crowd-friendly chocolate sheet cakes to win over family and friends. Decorate with a rich cream cheese frosting or Chocolate Ganache Glaze.

Author: Martha Stewart

Gilded Sachertorte

This famous chocolate sponge cake is filled with apricot jam and coated with silky-smooth ganache. It was created in 1832 by Franz Sacher of the Hotel Sacher, in Vienna.

Author: Martha Stewart

Apricot Cheesecake

Sweet-tart apricot jam is the perfect counterpoint to classic creamy cheesecake. Martha made this recipe on episode 613 of Martha Bakes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Chocolate Charlotte

Nearly every component of this elegant Chocolate Charlotte is loaded with rich chocolate flavor, from the cocoa ladyfingers to the chocolatey Bavarian cream filling to the milk chocolate curls on top-it's...

Author: Martha Stewart

Tangerine Cake with Citrus Glaze

Tangerine juice adds zest to the batter and glaze of this festive Bundt cake. Thin skins make tangerines a breeze to squeeze by hand. For smooth, pulp-free juice (great in this glaze), strain juice through...

Author: Martha Stewart

Triple Citrus Bundt Cake

The "triple" in this recipe comes from citrus in the batter, citrus syrup brushed over the warm cake, and a finishing touch of citrus glaze just for fun!

Author: Martha Stewart