Genoise, or French sponge cake, differs from regular sponge cake because it's made with butter, which makes it more tender and flavorful.
Author: Martha Stewart
This cake has a crumb "topping" that actually ends up on the bottom. Each bite has a surprisingly crunchy texture.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Chocolate lovers will adore this dessert. The edges and top develop a delicately crisp crust while the center remains moist and fudgy.
Author: Martha Stewart
German chocolate cake is defined by its iconic coconut-pecan frosting; for this recipe, we've bucked tradition and tucked it inside of this Bundt cake instead. Here's the trick: Transfer the batter to...
Author: Greg Lofts
This quick-and-easy dessert is lighter than traditional cheesecake, since it calls for ricotta instead of cream cheese.
Author: Martha Stewart
Just the thing for that bumper crop of zucchini! It keeps this party-ready sheet cake super moist, while two types of chocolate -- semisweet chunks and cocoa powder -- deliver big flavor. Top with tangy-cream...
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This moist and delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting is a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you love the apple-cider doughnuts often sold at farmers' markets, you'll love this cake! Baked in a Bundt pan, it's essentially a giant cakey doughnut, made a little more wholesome with whole-wheat...
Author: Martha Stewart
Four types of chocolate are called for in this decadent dessert: cocoa powder for the cake batter, bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate for the frosting, and semisweet chocolate for the garnish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Luscious flourless chocolate cake is a staple dessert for people who follow a gluten-free diet. Many of these cakes rely on butter for richness, but the secret to this dairy-free recipe is coconut oil....
Author: Martha Stewart
Lemon zest and juice add sunny flavor to this moist olive-oil cake. A slice is lovely as is, but a topping of fresh berries and whipped mascarpone cream really makes it sing.
Author: Martha Stewart
Birthday? Anniversary? Going-away party? This super-easy, one-bowl layer cake is the perfect dessert for any gathering of chocolate buffs.
Author: Martha Stewart
This decadent hazelnut-chocolate layer cake from baker John Barricelli's "The SoNo Baking Company Cookbook" is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser: Serve for an elegant birthday dessert or showstopping end to any...
Author: Martha Stewart
Three layers of delicately spiced apple cake are filled and frosted with tangy cream-cheese frosting here, yielding a towering dessert worthy of any celebration.
Author: Martha Stewart
Walnuts add a nutty dimension to this rich, decadent dessert. This maple-walnut cake with brown sugar frosting is perfect for any fall occasion.
Author: Martha Stewart
This moist and boozy cake from food writer Melissa Clark's "In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite" cookbook is lighter and sweeter than traditional fruitcake, with a smoother texture.
Author: Martha Stewart
Black or red raspberries (or both!) are tossed into a rich cake batter for the base of this fruit dessert. A buttery crumb topping is generously sprinkled on top and the whole thing is baked until golden...
Author: Martha Stewart
Made with dark chocolate and almond flour, this special occasion-worthy cake is surprisingly light and airy thanks to the addition of egg whites and just happens to be gluten-free. Serve with whipped creme...
Author: Martha Stewart
Layer cake, cupcakes, or loaf cake? One basic batter makes all these and more. Raspberry-Cream Layer Cake, Cappuccino-Chocolate Cupcakes, and Chocolate-Vanilla Marble Cakes each use this entire batch of...
Author: Martha Stewart
Brushing the cake layers with a simple syrup before frosting keeps the cake from crumbling and drying out.
Author: Martha Stewart
Raspberry jam is traditional for a linzertorte, but any seedless jam works well in this dessert.
Author: Martha Stewart
There's a reason angel food cake is a favorite dessert-it's tender, light as air, and tastes, well, divine. What's more, it's virtually fat-free and uses just six ingredients.
Author: Martha Stewart
A truly memorable way to feed a crowd, this dessert alternates between moist coconut cake and rich coconut-lemon curd on the inside and is covered with coconut buttercream frosting and shredded coconut...
Author: Martha Stewart
What could make traditional red velvet cake even better? Chocolate, of course!
Author: Martha Stewart
This lightly sweet, no-mixer-required cake gets a its touch of sophistication from sweetened segmented oranges and strips of zest.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious, multi-layered coconut cake is courtesy of Robert Carter from the Peninsula Grill, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Author: Martha Stewart
This devilishly delicious, light and airy, all-occasion cake recipe was adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," and the frosting recipe is courtesy of Matt Lewis of Baked.
Author: Martha Stewart
Just as it does in muffins and breads, shredded zucchini lends moistness to this cake.
Author: Martha Stewart
Extra-virgin olive oil, eggs, and milk make this Italian-inspired lemon cornmeal cake extra-moist. And it's gluten-free, to boot. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 810.
Author: Martha Stewart
This old-fashioned dessert from master baker Rose Levy Beranbaum's cookbook, "Rose's Heavenly Cakes," contains no butter or oil; instead, whipped cream gives the cake its melt-in-your-mouth texture and...
Author: Martha Stewart
You can have your cake and eat it too. In this exceptionally rich, moist dessert, eggs and butter are replaced by oil and water, resulting in a cholesterol-free cake that tastes just like traditional devil's...
Author: Martha Stewart
Tangy buttermilk balances this rich coconut cake. It's also used to make the thick glaze.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our Lemon Chiffon Cake is the perfect summertime dessert. Chiffon cakes are always made with oil, not butter, and will not get hard when refrigerated.
Author: Martha Stewart
A dense yet not-heavy classic that can't be beat. For a silky-smooth batter, take care to bring the cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream to room temperature before blending. Using a water bath ensures the...
Author: Martha Stewart
This easy-to-make cake, bursting with chunks of apple and pecans, is delicious with coffee or tea.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for our spicy pumpkin bundt cake is a delicious and seasonal treat sure to please the whole family.
Author: Martha Stewart
Everyone should have a buttercream recipe up their sleeve -- and a little extra to lick from the mixing bowl.
Author: Martha Stewart
This lemon bundt cake is the perfect addition to any springtime dinner party.
Author: Martha Stewart
Skip the store-bought cake mix and impress guests with a vanilla-flavored cake recipe that's easier than it looks. Top off this cake with our Whipped Frosting. For variations on this cake, see our Chocolate...
Author: Martha Stewart
For the coconut lover, a teetering creation of tender sour-cream cake, coconut filling, and piles of seven-minute frosting. This recipe yields a six-layer cake. However, if you prefer the look of five...
Author: Martha Stewart
Forget the boxed mix! Making a white cake from scratch is so worth it. Our easy version has a moist, tender crumb and pairs well with any frosting.
Author: Martha Stewart
This deep, rich confection topped with fudgy frosting is ideal for special occasions or simply for chocolate lovers. Martha's uses Valrhona cocoa powder; for best results, use the highest-quality ingredients...
Author: Martha Stewart
Layers of chocolate cake get stacked with luscious caramel sauce, crisped-rice crunch, and a rich chocolate frosting for this fully loaded indulgence.
Author: Martha Stewart
This delicious dessert recipe for Molten Chocolate Cake comes from Everyday Food's book, "Great Food Fast."
Author: Martha Stewart
Pretty pink whipped cream is an irresistible filling and frosting in this delicate raspberry layer cake that comes together in just one hour. It's a light and cheerful dessert to serve at a baby shower,...
Author: Martha Stewart
In England, many desserts-such as this date-flecked cake soaked with a buttery, toffee-filled, gooey sauce-are called puddings.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you don't own a candy thermometer, this cake offers a good excuse to buy one. It sounds a little nitpicky, but the caramel should reach exactly 238 degrees. (Any less and the cake layers won't hold...
Author: Martha Stewart