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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    Fresh Plum Kuchen

    9 reviews

    I love this stunning cake in autumn with apples and pears, but each year I secretly can't wait for summer...


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    State Fair Cream Puffs

    34 reviews

    The Wisconsin Bakers Association has served this cream puff recipe at our state fair since 1924. —Ruth Jungbluth, Dodgeville, Wisconsin


    Courtside Caramel Corn

    34 reviews

    My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a...


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    Custard Pie

    23 reviews

    Just a single bite of this traditional custard pie takes me back to the days when Mom would fix this...


    Grandma’s Lemon Pie

    14 reviews

    This recipe comes from my Grandma Mapel, a true country woman from Iowa. Growing up to me meant going to...


    Butterfinger Cookies

    22 reviews

    These terrific cookies featuring a favorite candy don't last long—make a double batch! —Carol Kitchens, Ridgeland, Mississippi


    Baby Ruth Cookies

    2 reviews

    I love Baby Ruth candy bars and usually have a few on hand, so I decided to put them to...


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    Basic Banana Muffins

    188 reviews

    This banana muffin recipe goes over so well with kids. Not only are these banana bread muffins like cupcakes, but...

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    Pineapple Sheet Cake

    59 reviews

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


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    Buttermilk Pound Cake

    109 reviews

    Now that I've retired from teaching, I have more time to bake. This buttermilk pound cake is the one I...


    Mom’s Strawberry Shortcake

    22 reviews

    When I was growing up, Mom sometimes experimented with different dessert recipes, but this tried-and-true spongy shortcake was always great...


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    White Texas Sheet Cake

    107 reviews

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


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    Rhubarb Streusel Muffins

    25 reviews

    What a pleasure it is to set out a basket of these rhubarb muffins...although the basket doesn't stay full for...


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    38 Chocolate Cookie Recipes for Your Sweet Tooth

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


    Easy Cookie Recipes that Start with Cake Mix

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


    The Goof-Proof Way to Proof Yeast

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


    72 Fall Baking Recipes Cozier Than a Chunky Sweater

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

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    How to Make Irish Soda Bread at Home

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


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    Top 10 Cake Recipes (as Chosen by Our Readers)

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


    Homemade Baking Mixes

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


    How do you make a quick bread recipe in mini loaf pans?

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


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    Is Your Bread Done? This Is the Correct Internal Temp for Perfect Bread.

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


    How to Prevent Soggy Pie Crust

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

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    70 Thanksgiving Recipes Made in Your 13×9 Pan

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


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    20 Healthy Recipes to Make In Your 8×8 Pan

    From main dishes to sides, these are our favorite healthy meals to make in an 8x8 pan!


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    58 Cookies to Keep in Your Freezer for Craving Emergencies

    Can you freeze cookies? Absolutely. These chewy, crispy, chunky, chocolaty recipes can all be made ahead and stored in the...


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    31 Gluten-Free Baking Recipes We Love

    Want to bake and stick to your gluten-free lifestyle? These gluten-free baking recipes are perfect for curbing your cravings.


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    The Step Almost Everyone Skips When Making Cookies

    Still trying to make the perfect cookie? It's easier than you think! All you need to do is chill cookie...


    The Best Egg Substitutes for Baking

    Fresh out of eggs? Here are the best egg substitutes for baking when you're making brownies, cookies and more of...