Baking

The Italian word "tiramisu" means "pick-me-up" and refers to a dessert of ladyfinger sponge cake dipped in coffee, embracing mascarpone...

You don’t have to be an expert in French cooking to whip up these sandwich cookies. The crisp, chewy macarons...

Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...

My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...

I bake from scratch because I believe that love—and sweetened condensed milk—are the best ingredients. —Kathryn Work, Louisville, Kentucky

To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn

Creamy and airy, this gorgeous dessert is the perfect special something for a summer dinner party. I love the mix...

A friend of mine, who is known for her excellent cookies, shared this recipe with me. The mix of cranberries...

When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...

Dress up classic creme brulee with an easy-to-make cranberry sauce. The sweet-tart sauce compliments the rich, creamy custard. —Taste of...

A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. —Muriel Ledeboer,...

When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...

Ruby red jam and coarse sugar add a festive look to these crisp sandwich cookies that are the perfect gift...

My mother used to make delicious cinnamon rolls when I was a child. Later, she taught my sister and me...

The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...

My mother gave me the recipe for these rich buttery cookies. Raspberry preserves and a cream filling make them doubly...

When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...

My children always looked forward to these after-school snacks. They're so fudgy they don't need icing. —Hazel Fritchie Palestine, Illinois

These wonderful cookies require a bit of extra effort to make and assemble, but the delight on the faces of...

This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.

Our matcha cake is as easy to make as any layered cake, but its cool sophistication is second to none.

Whether dressing it up with toppings or savoring it plain, Greek yogurt cheesecake is pure indulgence.