Baking

How do you know when that cheesecake, creme brulee or other custard is finished baking? Just give it a (gentle)...

We got tips from Christina herself on how to make the best-ever confetti sheet cake. Spoiler alert: It tastes even...

When forced to choose my favorite pie, I go with classic apple. I love the combination of a buttery crust,...

This quick cake has lots of delicious apples, sweet potatoes, spices, pecans and caramel. mdash;Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana

Learn how to make blackberry cobbler—it's the best way to use fresh, juicy berries!

This no-egg cake is quick, easy and bursting with flavor. I like to serve it with ice cream or whipped...

I call this B.A.P. dump cake. I usually take it to our church potluck and it is the first dessert...

I am a huge fan of the chocolate-peanut butter combination. I'm also a fan of easy recipes, including dump cakes....

This fruit pudding could not be easier to make! A traditional comfort food in France, clafoutis is often made with...

Serve this sweet, moist honey cake with ripe berries and a sprinkle of crunchy pistachios.

Pretty pastel cookies are a fun way to brighten any special occasion. Replace the vanilla with a different extract for...

These double chocolate banana muffins make the best use of any brown bananas you have left in the fruit bowl....

I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...

These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

Put these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head...

You want your dessert to light up the table, but you also don't want to face an 18-step recipe that...

This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...

This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...

We love quick breads, and I've found that they freeze nicely if properly wrapped. This is a scrumptious recipe to...

Talk about playing with your food! An edible color spray lets you create ombre and color blends unlike other decorating...

Make holiday magic! These extra-special ornaments are totally customizable—each filled with a little snowfall of edible sprinkles. Let it snow...

This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...

I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks,...

This recipe is the best of twp worlds—gingerbread and chocolate chip cookies. Since they're combined, you don't have to choose...

These make-ahead rolls have been a holiday tradition for years. The eggnog in the frosting makes them extra special on...

This could be the perfect bread for any dish. The sharp cheddar cheese makes it irresistible.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...

You can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. Try dried apricots and pecans, or dried blueberries and hazelnuts....

Having a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays inspired me to use them up by adding them to...

I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to...