Spiced Dark Fruitcake

Warm holiday spices, dark molasses, and sweet dried fruit make this fruitcake a classic.

Marble Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake you eat with your hands.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Buttermilk Icing

A few bites of fall anytime you please.

Sour Cream–Banana Bread

Moist, banana-packed bread with the tang of sour cream that’s great sliced and eaten on its own or toasted for a morning snack.

Kiwi Cheesecake

This rich, creamy, New York-style cheesecake is great on its own or topped with honey-soaked kiwi.

Brandied Pear-Walnut Tart

Walnut, more walnut, and lots of pear.

Pecan and Salt Caramel Cheesecake

Sweet, salty, and a bit of crunch.

Pecan and Sweet Potato Bread

Tasty for breakfast, a coffee break, or dessert.

Black Forest "Strata"

Lambic and dried cherries are high notes in this deconstruction of the classic German dessert.

Cardamom-Caramel Rolls

Sticky rolls grow up with a kick of cardamom.

Banana Pudding

Meringue-topped single servings.

Tea Parties Must Make a Comeback

Economical, festive, and good for Sundays.

A Fourth of July Dinner

The fennel sliced up so fair, the tri-tip roasting in air.

The Minimalist's Dessert

Cookbook author and confectioner Alice Medrich talks about her love of simple, artisanal sweets.

Are Brown and White Sugar Interchangeable when Baking?

If you can be a little flexible about the texture of your baked goods.