Birthday Recipes

This makes a perfect cake for a special dinner for two. I have made lots of cakes and this one...

Creamy caramel frosting puts the crowning touch on spiced cupcakes and other scrumptious flavors. Our Test Kitchen's recipe is rich...

Plain microwave popcorn becomes irresistible when it's yummied up with molasses, peanut butter and nuts. “This awesome snack never lasts...

Yum! That's the only response you'll get from your friends and family when they try this super-supper from Joyce Benninger...

Elvis lives in a cupcake! Our Test Kitchen took the King of Rock's favorite flavors and rolled them into a...

Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add...

Everyone gets fired up when they see my Racetrack Cake. For the track and pit stop area, I use gray...

“This recipe has been in our family for many years,” writes Juanita Michael of Florence, Alabama. “The thing we like...

This cheesecake is a showstopper with its pretty wafer crust, creamy center and the ooey-gooey carmel-pecan topping cascading down the...

These healthy, meat-flavored biscuits make perfect “pet” gifts. Don’t forget to leave a few for Santa’s reindeer, too!—Lori Kimble, Mascoutah,...

The original recipe for this thick chocolate frosting was my grandmother's. I lightened it up, but it still has all...

“If you’re pressed for time, use a white cake mix and dress it up with the filling and frosting from...

If your family is craving old-fashioned comfort food, give this recipe a try. With plenty of chicken, veggies and dumplings...

Simple and delicious, this is our all-time favorite low-fat dessert. You'll be surprised how well the citrus flavor comes through...

This recipe is perfect for barbecues and parties! A spicy citrus marinade adds plenty of flavor to the tenderloin overnight....

This hearty casserole recipe makes two large baking dishes. The tasty layers of meat sauce, spaghetti and gooey cheese are...

I like this recipe because it can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving, so it's a...

Based on an old-fashioned recipe, this unusual birthday cake will steal the show at your party. The vibrant red color...

Yes, mayonnaise cake! This unconventional ingredient will produce the richest, tangiest chocolate cake of your life.

Meat loaf Wellington is a much simpler version of the famed beef Wellington. While the original recipe is a marathon,...

THIS is a moist delicious snack cake, so good that icing is not necessary. Sometimes my husband puts a scoop...

My grandchildren absolutely love these cream-filled cupcakes, and I hope the chocolaty treats become a favorite in your home...

These cheery and cute cookies will delight kids of all ages! I like to make fun foods but don't care...

If you're looking for a change from typical barbecue ribs, you'll enjoy this recipe my mom always prepared on birthdays...

This classic recipe is simply amazing. Try sitting down with a glass of cold milk and see if you can...

Brownie mix and instant pudding hurry along the preparation of this scrumptious layered dessert. My family asks for this treat...

Everybody loves glasses of this sweet fruit punch. When entertaining, I start with a quart of sherbet, then I add...

This eye-catching cake is my own creation. The white "snowball" look makes it the perfect choice for a holiday celebration....

This lemon ricotta cake recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with...