During the Christmas season, we bake. We bake rich, show-offy treats for big parties and once-a-year gatherings. But we also bake for the quiet moments, the times that will become treasured memories.

The holidays aren’t complete without plenty of sweets; yes, we’re talking about dessert. If you’re still wondering what to serve at the end of your holiday meal, consider stollen, a dense and ...

People either love or hate marzipan. Made with only a couple of ingredients (sugar, honey, ground almonds and sometimes almond extract), it does have quite a concentrated flavor. It’s more widely used ...

This post originally appeared in Genius Recipes on Food52. This charming loaf may look like a pound cake and act like a pound cake—and travel well and make sweet gifts like a pound cake. But it’s ...

A richly textured and zingy loaf cake to enjoy with a cuppa Anything bright and zingy is particularly welcome in January, even more so when it’s in the form of cake. I always have an odd end of ...