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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    Apple Cake for Passover

    Adding a dollop of whipped cream is a sweet addition to this Passover apple cake! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...


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    Bee Sting Cake

    6 reviews

    The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take the steps one at...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies

    6 reviews

    Everyone loves these peanut butter chocolate chip brownies. It's hard to eat just one! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...


    Easy Cast-Iron Peach Biscuit Rolls

    7 reviews

    I used to love going to the local coffee shop and enjoying fresh peach cinnamon rolls, but being a busy...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars

    3 reviews

    Who doesn't like this dessert duo? Add your favorite combination of candies to garnish the tops of these chocolate peanut...


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    Christmas Cookies Baking Guide

    Your one-stop shop for Christmas cookie recipes and decorating ideas, plus tips for storing, packaging and mailing Christmas cookies.


    This $10 Product Is the Secret to Level Layer Cakes

    Learn why cake strips are a must-have in our Test Kitchen for perfectly even layers of cake—perfect for stacking for...


    19 Tips for Making the Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls

    Whether you're a seasoned pro or a new baker, this list of tips will help you perfect the art of...

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    29 Last-Minute Holiday Bakes You Can Make in 30 Minutes

    Need your holiday baking done now? Check out these bakes that can be made in 30 minutes or less! Perfect...


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    Chocolate Chess Pie

    2 reviews

    This is one of my mother's go-to recipes. It's a yummy spin on classic chocolate chess pie. — Ann Dickens,...


    Cinnamon-Sugar Peach Kuchen

    1 review

    My comforting cinnamon peach kuchen showcases fresh summer fruit. You can use other stone fruits, too, such as plums or...


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    Lemon Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

    8 reviews

    I won a baking contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think...


    Raspberry Meringue Hearts

    Here’s a lovely dessert that your guests will think is almost too pretty to eat! I love the graceful heart...


    Key Lime Blondie Bars

    6 reviews

    Here’s my tropical take on a beloved treat. These Key lime bars combine the taste of the classic pie with...


    Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

    I didn't start off as a big fan of bread puddings, but one time I found myself with a large...


    Orange and Pear Upside-Down Cake

    3 reviews

    I love cooking with my cast-iron skillet, whether it's to make a main dish or dessert. This upside-down cake is...


    Skillet Cinnamon Rolls

    1 review

    I love using cast iron to get a nice crust on these skillet cinnamon rolls! The pan also makes an...

    Devil’s Food Whoopie Pies

    2 reviews

    These mini cookie cakes were one of my favorite treats while I was growing up in Pennsylvania. We called them...


    Skillet Stout Brownies

    2 reviews

    These stout brownies are so rich and fudgy. I love how quickly they come together. They're perfect for a busy...


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    Brown Sugar & Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Searching for a dessert superstar? This chocolate swirl cheesecake is the one that people ask for again and again. —Jeanne...


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    The Most Popular Cookie in Every State

    Take a bite out of this sweet roundup of favorite cookies in America.


    Giant Buckeye Cookie

    13 reviews

    I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which...


    Blood Orange Caramel Tarte Tatin

    2 reviews

    I never had blood oranges until I moved to California. The season is short, so I use them in everything...

    Cherry Hand Pies

    6 reviews

    There's nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast...


    Melomakarona

    1 review

    Growing up in Cyprus, we would see this cookie everywhere during the holidays. Every year my mother, Thelma, would make...


    Cherry Fudge Truffle Coconut Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Cherries and chocolate come together in this dazzling coconut cheesecake. It's a holiday showstopper! —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota


    Double Butterscotch Coconut Cake

    3 reviews

    I got this recipe from a co-worker years ago, and then I changed it a bit by adding a family...


    Black Forest Upside-Down Cake

    1 review

    The divine flavors of this simple Black Forest cake will impress your guests and leave you with many requests for...


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    Chocolate Babka

    11 reviews

    I love this chocolate babka. It's a rewarding recipe for taking the next step in your bread baking. Even if...