Desserts

Years ago, my mother took a trip to Italy, and this recipe reminds her of the sun-kissed fruits from the...

My husband and I are not big fans of traditional pumpkin pie, but my mother and others are, so we...

This is my son's county fair cake. He was awarded a top-10 prize, and he auctioned the coconut cream cake...

My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring...

Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes....

I came up with this strawberry rhubarb cake when I wanted to make something with rhubarb and strawberries that wasn't...

Grab your favorite bottle of EVOO and break out the mixer. We'll show you how to make olive oil cake...

My mother used to make this easy 10-cup cookie recipe for my sisters and me. You could find one of...

Hot cocoa mix and marshmallow bits are better together when used to make these comforting hot chocolate cookies, embodying cozy...

Two of my biggest loves in life—chocolate and coffee—come together in this velvety pound cake. Grate some extra chocolate on...

My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...

The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party...

A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. The sweet...

Even after being frozen, these no-fail cookies stay moist and taste freshly baked. They are among my best holiday giveaway...

My dad always told me that his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that hers was dense and rich...

Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...

I learned this recipe from a fellow teacher when I was living in West Virginia. It's a standout for a...

I recently found this old family recipe in my mom’s kitchen. I made a few adjustments to streamline the process,...

This cake was inspired by Italian-style cakes and is dotted with dried cranberries and scented with oranges and almonds. A...

Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...

This is a family recipe that was handed down to me. The coconut and orange combination gives them a distinctive...

I came up with these cookies by combining ingredients from two other recipes. It's the perfect ginger cookie—crispy on the...

My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful...

This new twist on traditional bread pudding is a decadent and delicious family favorite! —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

When I first made this cake it was snowing outside, the entire family was home, and we enjoyed it all...

Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...

I only use this recipe on special occasions. It's an amazing variation on the pecan pie everyone knows—the filling is...

When you want a sweet cake without the heat of the oven, this slow-cooked strawberry spin
on cola cake...

Inspired by the fruity tropical flavors of my all-time favorite yogurt, this makes
for a fresh, fun and comforting...