Desserts & Baking

The thin cake comes out of the oven smelling of ginger and molasses, and there’s a small window when it’s...

When the white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk melt together, the mixture looks glossy and loose, and it’s hard to...

The cookie dough should feel soft enough to press into the pan, while the brownie batter pours over it in...

When maple syrup and cream reach a steady boil, the bubbles rise quickly and the whole saucepan smells like warm...

When a fork slips through a sweet potato cube without resistance, you know it’s ready to mash; if the center...

At about the 9-minute mark, the edges of these cookies may look set while the centers still look soft. That’s...

The filling looks loose when it goes into the oven, and without a crust there’s nothing around the edge to...

At the first cut, the white chocolate gives a little crack before the knife reaches the dark, tender crumb. That...

When the tray comes out, the edges are set but the centers still look soft, and the red hearts stand...

When shredded potatoes hit a hot skillet, they should sizzle right away; if they sit there quietly, the potatoes are...