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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    Coastal Coconut Cream Cake

    5 reviews

    This is my son's county fair cake. He was awarded a top-10 prize, and he auctioned the coconut cream cake...


    Praline Pumpkin Pecan Pie

    2 reviews

    My husband and I are not big fans of traditional pumpkin pie, but my mother and others are, so we...


    Oma’s Marzipan Stollen

    4 reviews

    My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young. I love its homey taste and how it...


    How to Make Gluten-Free Pie Crust

    Love pie—but don't love gluten? This gluten-free pie crust recipe is what you need for a tender crust every time.


    S’mores Brownies

    4 reviews

    My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...


    Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    4 reviews

    Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes....


    Strawberry Rhubarb Cake with Orange

    1 review

    I came up with this strawberry rhubarb cake when I wanted to make something with rhubarb and strawberries that wasn't...


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    10-Cup Cookies

    40 reviews

    My mother used to make this easy 10-cup cookie recipe for my sisters and me. You could find one of...

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    Olive Oil Cake

    3 reviews

    A good olive oil cake isn't overly sweet, so it can just as easily be a breakfast treat or an...


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    Hot Chocolate Cookies

    13 reviews

    Using hot cocoa mix and marshmallow bits in the cookie dough really makes these hot chocolate cookies taste like the...


    47 Vintage Recipes That Celebrate Butter

    Sure, we like butter slathered ON our baked goodies, but we also love it—lots of it—IN our baked goodies. These...


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    How to Make Stamped Message Cookies

    From graduations to birthdays, holidays to house warmings, these stamped message cookies are perfect for any occasion.


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    30 Winning Recipes from the County Fair

    County fair judges are the local experts when it comes to home-baked goodies. You can count on their good taste...


    Apple Pie Ricotta Waffles

    2 reviews

    I had apples and ricotta cheese to use up, so instead of making a pie I decided to do something...


    Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...


    Double Chocolate Espresso Pound Cake

    2 reviews

    Two of my biggest loves in life—chocolate and coffee—come together in this velvety pound cake. Grate some extra chocolate on...


    15 Must-Have Pastry Tools Every Home Baker Should Own

    Just as any skilled worker needs a toolkit, so does a baker. Keep your kitchen stocked and become a dough...

    15 Gluten-Free Desserts for Your Next Potluck

    In need of some gluten-free desserts for your next party? Check out our favorite GF treats that serve 10 or...


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    How to Test the Doneness in Every Kind of Cake

    Because nothing is worse than an over (or under!) baked cake.


    45 Southwest Casseroles to Kick Mealtime Up a Notch

    These southwest casseroles will be a hot commodity (literally!) around your kitchen table.


    Tuscan Sun Orange Cranberry Cake

    1 review

    This recipe came to be through much trial and error. Growing up, my family used farina flour in desserts, and...


    Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies

    8 reviews

    I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process,...


    Apple Brandy Pecan Cake

    My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful...

    Mint Swirl Fudge Cake

    1 review

    Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...


    Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

    These cinnamon rolls are sure to please anyone who has a sweet tooth. They're just the thing for a Christmas...


    Ginger Crinkles

    1 review

    I came up with these cookies by combining ingredients from two other recipes. It's the perfect ginger cookie—crispy on the...


    Honey Walnut Delights

    5 reviews

    Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway...


    Meringue-Topped Pecan Custard Pie

    I only use this recipe on special occasions. It's an amazing variation on the pecan pie everyone knows—the filling is...


    Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

    My dad always told me that his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that hers was dense and rich...