Birthday Recipes

I make this cake on birthdays and other special occasions because it looks and tastes so amazing. The combination of...

My wife and I both love spicy foods. This steak with peppercorn sauce is one of her favorite dishes. I...

This smooth, fluffy frosting is a real treat for cake lovers. You can also use it as a dip for...

Traditionally, a cappuccino is one part espresso mixed with one part steamed milk, then topped with one part foamed milk....

I like to take these quick and easy treats to potlucks and family gatherings. They're always well received! —Pam Kokes,...

I love both red velvet cake and cheesecake. So why not combine them into one stunning red velvet cheesecake recipe?...

Here's a rich classic pound cake with the pretty surprise of bright red cherries tucked inside and dotting the creamy...

—Karen Presbrey, Pascoag, Rhode Island

You'll win praise for these clever cherry bombs. Serve them for a special occasion with a knife and dessert spoon....

Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before...

If you prefer a creamier cappuccino, try a breve. The half-and-half cream creates a thick, rich foam that stands up...

For special events, my mother would bring these cookies to the rural school I attended. She decorated each cookie with...

We can’t resist brownie sundaes. I combined an affogato (coffee-based beverage) idea with a brownie to get this decadent sundae...

With layer after luscious layer of creamy filling and cake, Chocolate Lover’s Mousse Torte proves irresistible every time. —Brenda Fisher,...

Served warm, this cherry sauce makes a wonderful topping for sponge cake, pound cake or ice cream. You could also...

I love chocolate and nuts, and they come together deliciously in this torte. Serve it with sweetened whipped cream or...

This special-occasion cake impresses all who see and taste it. People are surprised to hear that this torte starts with...

These coffee-flavored cookies are so delicious they make my own kitchen seen like a gourmet bakery!

One secret to a lighter, fluffier cheesecake? Use the foaming power of eggs. When you beat egg whites to stiff...

When I first made my decadent chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. She says it's one...

From Harrison, Arizona, Jan Badovinac shares her recipe for these tender, mini sponge cakes filled with vanilla custard and frosted...

Rich salmon encased in a flaky golden brown pastry will delight family and guests—and no one has to know how...

I was running out of ideas on what to make for a friend for her upcoming 50th so I made...

What started out as a way to use up some leftover preserves and cheese turned out to be a family...

Here's a way to take a simple cake mix and make it look spectacular! The filling and frosting are really...

This easy recipe is a cross between traditional Yorkshire pudding and popovers. It makes a perfect complement to prime rib....

—Helen Gerard, Milwaukie, Oregon

My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...

“As a girl, I helped Mom make these crunchy cutout cookies. Iced and sprinkled with colored sugar, they're the best!”...