Desserts & Baking Articles

Castella Cake Is My New Birthday Cake Request—Find Out Why (And Get the Recipe!)
Castella Cake Is My New Birthday Cake Request—Find Out Why (And Get the Recipe!)
Castella Cake has roots in Japan and Portugal, but you need not travel to either to try this easy cake recipe. Learn how to make Castella Cake from scratch. To follow the lead of our Test Kitchen, you need just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of hands-on time. ...
Neapolitan Pops
Neapolitan Pops
This pretty treat serves a crowd and calls for just six ingredients. ...
Swirled Meringue Hearts
Swirled Meringue Hearts
Like snowflakes, no two of these meringue hearts are alike. You don’t need any special equipment—just a couple of spoons—to create their whimsical swooping shapes. Tint with blushing shades of red, pink, and purple paste food coloring, and vary the flavor with raspberry, strawberry, and even cake batter extracts. ...
7 Unique Snickerdoodle Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of
7 Unique Snickerdoodle Recipes We Can't Get Enough Of
Our collection of snickerdoodle recipes goes beyond cookies to also include cheesecake and other snickerdoodle-inspired desserts with cinnamon and sugar. ...
Ginger-Lime Avocado Granita
Ginger-Lime Avocado Granita
This avocado granita is the refreshing summer dessert recipe you've been looking for. ...
Classic Christmas Sandies
Classic Christmas Sandies
Wrap up these favorite holiday cookies in a pretty paper stocking to give as a sweet holiday treat. ...
Cream Puffs with Pumpkin Ice Cream
Cream Puffs with Pumpkin Ice Cream
While the puffs are hot, carefully split each with a serrated knife. Then use a fork to gently remove any soft dough inside the pumpkin-spice puffs, leaving just the crisp shells. ...
Naked Cake Lets The Flavor Shine
Naked Cake Lets The Flavor Shine
Here's the proof a little bit of frosting can have a colossal impact. This Naked Cake will be the showstopper of your next party. Learn how to make it in easy steps. ...
This Is Your Sign to Make Peanut Butter Bread—It's So Good
This Is Your Sign to Make Peanut Butter Bread—It's So Good
Peanut butter bread is a Depression-era recipe that was created in the 1930s. It's been popular for decades, especially on vintage recipe Reddit threads. Our Test Kitchen modernized the original to include buttermilk, butter, and eggs for a rich flavor and moist crumb. ...
I Tried Dolly Parton’s Fruit Cocktail Cake from 'Steel Magnolias'
I Tried Dolly Parton’s Fruit Cocktail Cake from 'Steel Magnolias'
Also known as "Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Cake," the recipe for fruit cocktail cake was first shared by Dolly Parton's character in Steel Magnolias. I put the recipe to the test in our Better Homes & Gardens kitchen and found the finished fruit dessert was quite good, with one simple change. ...
This Impossible Pie Makes Its Own Crust as It Bakes—And It’s So Delicious
This Impossible Pie Makes Its Own Crust as It Bakes—And It’s So Delicious
Meet the easiest pie you'll ever make. As it bakes, this impossible pie recipe separates into layers and forms its own crust. The finished pie has a coconut crust and custardy top layer. ...
Add These Cake Brownies to Your Baking To-Do List
Add These Cake Brownies to Your Baking To-Do List
This easy brownie recipe is delicious as-is, but is even more delectable topped with a no-cook chocolate frosting. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and these cake brownies will disappear in a flash. ...
Peach-a-Berry Cobbler
Peach-a-Berry Cobbler
When Better Homes and Gardens magazine asked readers to name their favorite BHG recipe, many readers nominated this one. Why? It's the juicy combination of two fruits and the "so fluffy" topping. It's equally delicious made with fresh or frozen fruits. ...
Air-Fryer Snickerdoodles
Air-Fryer Snickerdoodles
Air-fryer cookies are indeed a thing, and a delicious one at that. Don't forget the milk! ...
Double-Almond Macarons
Double-Almond Macarons
Almond lovers, here's your macaron recipe! The light crisp cookie sandwiches a creamy almond butter to make this cute cookie. ...
Vegan Ice Cream Base
Vegan Ice Cream Base
Our nondairy ice cream is going to be the star of the summer. Use this vegan ice cream base starring coconut milk for your favorite flavors and toppings. Or use one of our vegan ice cream suggestions including chocolate, coconut, and fruit. ...
The Best Apples for Pie (and 3 of the Worst), According to Professional Bakers
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. ...
Traditional Key Lime Pie Recipe
Traditional Key Lime Pie Recipe
When you're craving a classic key lime pie recipe (and when aren't you?!), make this your go-to recipe. The slightly sweet graham cracker crust, tangy key-lime filling, and silky whipped cream topping deliver on all the flavors you're looking for. ...
Eton Mess with Strawberries & Whipped Ricotta
Eton Mess with Strawberries & Whipped Ricotta
Eton mess is a classic English dessert of layered meringue, fruit, and whipped cream. We stepped it up with macerated strawberries and vanilla bean-flecked whipped ricotta. ...
Crumb-Topped Apple Slab Pie
Crumb-Topped Apple Slab Pie
What's better than a homemade apple pie recipe? More apple pie! With warmly-spiced apple pie filling underneath a buttery oat topping, this terrific potluck dessert makes a whopping 25 servings. ...