Baking

Call it old-fashioned, comforting or mouthwatering—all those descriptions fit this down-home apricot cobbler. It bakes up golden brown and bubbly,...

The tangy lemon flavor of this no-fuss dessert is especially delicious on a warm day. It gives me delightful flashbacks...

I rediscovered this old-time recipe recently and found it's everyone's favorite. Even 4-year-olds have asked for these frosted bars as...

My husband's grandmother gave me this recipe, along with a bundle of rhubarb, when we were first married. I had...

My mother passed this old-time recipe on to me because she knew I'd want to make it. I love desserts—especially...

I remember sitting on my great-grandmother's couch with a pad and pen in hand as she told me each ingredient...

We like a touch of rum for the holidays, and this orangy rum cake is decadent alone or with big...

This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it...

If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers...

I'm a big fan of homemade biscuits, but not the rolling and cutting that goes into making them. The drop-biscuit...

I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they're a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to...

This sheet cake is perfect for serving to a crowd. It keeps so well that you can easily prepare it...

Whenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake. Great cooks in my family have...

This cake gets better the longer it sits, so I try to make it a day ahead. My mother-in-law introduced...

My family can't get enough of this sweet and satisfying side dish. This casserole disappears quickly whenever I prepare it.—Judy...

My grandmother gave me my first cake recipe—a pound cake using 7UP—which her grandmother had given to her. On top...

At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You'll love the cakelike...

These easy pumpkin cookies are pleasantly spiced. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture, too. —Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Nothing beats a scrumptious, gooey chocolate cookie (unless you prefer a crispy, crumbly one!). Here's a roundup of our best...

Need cookies in a hurry? Save time and hassle with easy cookie recipes that get a jump-start with a box...

Bread beginner? We'll help you conquer the first step of basic breads and rolls and show you how to proof...

Grab a comfy blanket, a good book and one of these soul-satisfying fall baking recipes.

Don't let St. Patrick's Day go by without learning how to make soda bread! This simple Irish loaf is the...

Celebrate any occasion with one of our best cake recipes. These recipes get top marks from readers. Think wow-worthy tiered...

Use these homemade baking mix recipes, including biscuit mix, muffin mix and brownie mix, instead of store-bought baking mixes.

DEAR PEGGY: I would like to make some pumpkin bread. My recipe is for a 9×5 loaf pan, and I

Baking bread? Internal temperature is the best way to tell if your loaf is really done. Our Test Kitchen explains...

Are you ready to bake the perfect pie? Learn these tips on how to prevent soggy pie crust and you'll...

Break out your trusty 13x9 and get ready to set the table with incredibly easy Thanksgiving recipes. Every dish...