Desserts & Baking

Blue Velvet Cake Is a Colorful Twist on the Classic You Need to Try

Put a twist on classic red velvet and make this blue velvet cake. We've kept the beloved cocoa flavor and fluffy cream cheese icing. Here's how to make blue velvet cake.

I Make Treats A Lot, And These Gooey Butter Cookies Are the Best

Learn how to make the best gooey butter cookie recipe, including our must-have tips for nailing the perfect soft-yet-crisp texture.

Grandma's Favorite Five Flavor Pound Cake Recipe Is So Good

Five Flavor Pound Cake

Strawberry Delight Is the Retro No-Bake Dessert You Should Make This Summer

It wouldn't be a summer potluck without a tray of strawberry delight bars. The nostalgic dessert is made with a graham cracker crust, layers of cheesecake cream, and fresh strawberries.

Banoffee Pie Is Made with Decadent Layers of Caramel, Bananas, and Whipped Cream

We'll walk you through how to make banoffee pie. You'll fall in love with the layers of rich caramel, sliced bananas, and whipped cream. Don't forget the shaved chocolate on top!

How to Make Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)

Pao de Queijo is a cheese bread that's popular throughout Brazil. We'll walk you through how to make Brazilian cheese bread, including tips for making and freezing the dough so it's ready when you are.

Millionaire Candy Is a Southern Favorite You Can Make at Home

If you grew up in the South, you may have seen boxes of chocolate millionaires at your local grocery store. The candies are made with caramel, toasted pecans, and chocolate. Our millionaire candy recipe is a shortcut take on the classic.

15 Brilliant Options For What to Do With Stale Bread

Don’t toss that day old bread. We’re sharing what to do with stale bread to transform it into something new—and totally delicious. Our best stale bread recipe ideas span from savory meatballs, stuffing, and croutons to sweet bread pudding and French toast.

How to Make the Perfect Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake

Our Test Kitchen's best strawberry sheet cake recipe starts with a boxed cake mix and is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

This Strawberry Crunch Cake Is Pure Childhood Nostalgia

Inspired by the classic ice cream bar, our easy strawberry crunch cake recipe is made with layers of sweet strawberry cake, fluffy cream, and a crunchy cookie topping

This Water Pie Recipe Is Magic—Here's How to Make It

The filling for this Depression-era pie starts with a cup and a half of water and bakes into a rich, buttery dessert. Here's how to make water pie including the proper way to serve it.

The Best Apples for Pie (and 3 of the Worst), According to Professional Bakers

The best apples for apple pie are firm in texture, offer a hint of tartness, and are as fresh as possible. Before you bake your next fall fruit pie recipe, study up on the best apples for apple pie. Plus, discover the apple varieties professional bakers recommend that you avoid.