Baking

Few things are sweeter than homemade cookies, cakes, pies and other desserts, which is why we’ve dedicated this page to baking recipes. Discover tips, tricks, recipes and much more.

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    How to Bake a Cake: The Ultimate Guide

    Learn how to bake a cake with our collection of from-scratch recipes, baking tools, cake decorating tips and more.


    Homemade Boston Cream Pie

    4 reviews

    This elegant-looking Boston cream pie is so easy to prepare. Our dinner guests always seem to enjoy it. —Jane Uphoff,...


    Mocha-Walnut Macarons

    1 review

    These mocha macarons perfectly capture the chocolate, nutty flavor of my favorite gourmet coffee. Store in an airtight...


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    Peanut Butter Cinnamon Snap Cookies

    These peanut butter cinnamon cookies are perfect for bake sales, potlucks or holiday gift baskets. Use fun cookie cutters for...


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    Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    These festive sugar-coated red velvet cookies are perfect for Christmas. They're just as delicious as they are beautiful. —Colleen Delawder,...


    12 Baking Containers That Keep Your Flour, Sugar & Baked Goods Fresh

    Keep your baking essentials fresh and ready for your favorite recipes. Check out our go-to flour container, butter keeper, baking...


    Mama’s Buttermilk Coconut Pie

    3 reviews

    My mama showed me how to make this pie about 40 years ago, just as her mama showed her how...


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    Mexican Tea Cookies

    Mexican tea cookies are a holiday favorite in our family. I updated the recipe by frosting them with a buttercream...

    Cake Mix Brownies

    9 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...


    Christmas Pavlova

    1 review

    Crisp and crunchy on the outside, soft and almost marshmallowy on the inside, this elegant pavlova gets dressed up for...


    The Best Sweet Potato Pie

    I love this recipe's rich sweet potato flavor and irresistibly buttery crust. Sour cream makes the filling super smooth, and...


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    30 Easy Bread Recipes for Beginner Bakers

    Out of all the bakes out there, bread can be the most intimidating (especially the yeasted kind!). These easy bread...


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    41 Pies for 50 States

    What flavor of pie is your state known for? Did we get it right?


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    60 Easy Fall Baking Recipes for When You Can’t Wait for Cooler Days

    From classic recipes with pumpkin spice to new flavors like white chocolate hazelnut, these easy fall baking recipes will...


    Dutch Oven Raisin Walnut Bread

    2 reviews

    On a cold day, nothing is better than a warm, crusty Dutch oven raisin bread filled with walnuts. —Catherine Ward,...



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    We Tried Laura Bush’s Winning Cowboy Cookies

    After writing about some of our most memorable First Ladies’ Favorite Foods, I noticed Laura Bush was...

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    22 Blue-Ribbon Winning County Fair Desserts

    All our desserts are winners, but these tasty county fair desserts have the ribbons to prove it!


    How to Make Zucchini Bread

    Turn your garden harvest into a treat! We'll teach you how to make zucchini bread that's perfectly cooked through in...


    Cheesy Caramelized Onion Skillet Bread

    This appetizer is perfect for a football game or informal party, but it came about because I have two sons...


    Cast-Iron Loaded Breakfast Biscuits

    1 review

    These biscuits are full of hearty breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, mushrooms and cheese! They are perfect to bake up...


    Chocolate-Stuffed Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie

    2 reviews

    A surprise chocolate filling makes this peanut butter chocolate skillet cookie extra delicious! Serve warm from the oven with a...


    Cast-Iron White Chocolate Tart

    This decadent dessert is worth every calorie. If you aren't a fan of citrus, leave out the orange flavoring and...

    Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake

    This recipe is one of my favorites! The tropical flavors remind me of being on vacation with my family in...


    Muffuletta Wellingtons

    This recipe is inspired by the muffuletta, a sandwich originating in New Orleans that's made with deli meat and olive...


    Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread

    1 review

    I love popcorn and lots of spice and heat. Recently, I have been dabbling with ghost peppers and came up...


    How to Make Healthy, Kid-Friendly Muffins with Your Family

    Looking to sneak something healthy onto your kid's plate while having fun in the kitchen at the same time? Make...


    Wookie Cookies

    Who wouldn’t want a Chewie cookie? These adorable cutouts will be a fan favorite at any kind of Star Wars...


    BB-8 Cake

    1 review

    This BB-8 cake is easy to assemble and decorate. A cake mix gives you a jump-start so you can spend...