Desserts & Baking

Moist Vanilla Almond Cake

Moist vanilla almond cake topped with sliced almonds and frosting

Vanilla almond cake is a soft, buttery cake with a pronounced almond flavor and creamy vanilla frosting. This version uses a sheet pan, whipped egg whites, and an optional white-chocolate drizzle, then cuts into twelve dessert portions.

Blueberry Fudge

Delicious homemade blueberry fudge dessert on a white plate.

Blueberry fudge pairs a sweet white-chocolate base with a vivid cooked blueberry swirl. The fruit is thickened and chilled before mixing, giving a softer refrigerated confection with berry flavor throughout and across the top.

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Delicious easy peanut butter fudge on a white plate

Easy peanut butter fudge is a soft, rich candy made with butter, creamy peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla. It sets in the refrigerator and cuts into sixteen squares without a candy thermometer.

Vintage Buttermilk Vanilla Cake

Slice of vintage buttermilk vanilla cake on a plate, topped with frosting.

Buttermilk vanilla cake is a two-layer dessert with a buttery crumb and a generous dose of vanilla. This vintage-style version bakes in two nine-inch pans and can be finished with vanilla buttercream or served simply.

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Creamy Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding in a glass topped with berries

Chocolate chia seed pudding is a chilled, spoonable mixture of almond milk, cocoa, maple syrup, and chia seeds. The seeds thicken the liquid as they hydrate, giving four modest dessert portions with a gently seedy texture.

Blueberry Cobbler

Homemade blueberry cobbler topped with a golden crust and fresh blueberries

Blueberry cobbler pairs juicy berries with a soft cake-style batter flavored by browned butter and lemon zest. It bakes in a 9-by-13-inch dish with a sugared top and serves eight after a cooling period.

Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

Delicious lemon bars recipe from Ina Garten with a tangy lemon filling.

lemon bars have a buttery shortbread crust beneath a thick, sweet-tart lemon filling. Fresh juice and zest give the filling its citrus flavor, and thorough cooling helps the generous squares hold their shape.

Air Fryer Mug Coffee Cake

Air Fryer Mug Coffee Cake topped with coffee and sprinkles in a mug

Air fryer mug coffee cake is a single-serving vanilla cake layered with cinnamon and brown sugar. It cooks in an oven-safe mug or ramekin at 350°F, with a short cooling period before eating.