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Million Dollar Cake

Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients, it is a breeze to put together when you're short on prep time. Plus, it needs to chill before serving, so it's a perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks and parties! —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Apple-Walnut Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is one of those desserts that you basically can throw anything into. It's the kitchen sink of desserts....


Simits

These bread treats from my Turkish heritage are commonly eaten for breakfast. They are not boiled as regular bagels are...


Banana Pudding Cake

I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came...


Egg Yolk Cookies

These simple egg yolk cookies truly melt in your mouth. They're thin cookies, just like the ones my grandma used...

Michigan Cherry Japanese-Style Cheesecake

Michigan is known for its amazing cherries, especially the tart ones, so we have plenty of opportunities to find new...


Meringue-Topped Pecan Custard Pie

I only use this recipe on special occasions. It's an amazing variation on the pecan pie everyone knows—the filling is...

Cinnamon Roll Macarons

These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...


Butter Pound Cake

Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...


Banana Cream Brownie Dessert

I always keep the ingredients for this extremely delicious dessert on hand because I make it quite often for potlucks...


Coconut Poppy Seed Cake

This moist coconut cake is definitely one of my most-requested desserts. Use different cake mixes and pudding flavors for variety....

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Classic Tres Leches Cake

Tres leches means "three milks." This cake gets its name because it uses three kinds of milk—evaporated, condensed and cream....


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Best Ever Bread Pudding

The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked...


Fantastic Flan Pie

I made this pie recently for the first time, and it was delicious! It's creamy and slightly sweet.


Triple-Layer Pretzel Brownies

Think of a brownie pie with a pretzel crust and peanut butter-chocolate topping. Now stop thinking about it and make...

Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

I’ve been cooking gluten-free since 2003, when my husband was diagnosed with celiac disease. Over the years, I’ve managed to...


Million-Dollar Pound Cake

We've always included pound cake on our family menus. Through the years I've tried many recipes, and I can honestly...


Healthier Chocolate Zucchini Bread

With some basic changes, we were able to keep all the flavor of this chocolate zucchini bread recipe from Jennifer...


Chocolate-Almond Brownie Pizza

Dessert pizza has never been so elegant! Featuring a chewy coconut topping and brownie crust, this treat gives traditional holiday...


Dr Pepper Cake

This Dr Pepper cake is my favorite "go-to" recipe for any time I have to take food anywhere. Everyone loves...


Glazed Lemon Cake

My mother baked this moist treat when I was a child. I loved the lemon glaze and light cake as...


Patchwork Quilt Cake

This cake has a great homemade flavor and tender crumb. Be sure to pile on the buttery frosting, which adds...


Hot Dog Buns

This hot dog bun recipe has been in my family for years. Store-bought buns just can't compete with homemade. The...


Pineapple Meringue Pie

One of my dad's favorite pastimes was making this pie. You never left his house without a pie or two...

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Lemon Custard in Meringue Cups

My husband loves lemon meringue pie. This variation is a favorite of his. I like it, too...it's very easy to...


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Sherbet-Filled Angel Food Cake

Here’s a cool way to treat angel food cake: Fill it with sherbet or ice cream. We finish this cake...


Peachy Dutch Pancake

After my daughter attended a slumber party, she raved about a Dutch pancake they had for breakfast. She asked her...


Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins

At the end of the summer years ago, our family often gathered to pick wild blueberries. My mother canned them...


Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake

This upside-down pineapple Bundt cake, which is a variation on the classic confection, couldn't be easier because it starts with...


Raisin Bran Muffins

Who'd believe that raisin bran muffins this tender and tasty could be quick and easy to make? The cereal adds...