
Hershey’s Chocolate Cake Redux1/13
Certain things in this world inspire lasting love. Like this cake. An old-fashioned American classic for a reason.

Banana Bread by Cook’s Illustrated2/13
A superlative version of the classic American quick bread that everyone loves. And that everyone pretty much always has the ingredients for on hand.

Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate3/13
Sweet, moist, tender, can't-stop-at-just-one coconut macaroons that are reminiscent of what's found at the loveliest bakery in town.

Katharine Hepburn Brownies4/13
Who knew Katharine Hepburn was as agile at baking as acting? These brownies make us think maybe she missed her true calling.

Mini-Muffin Financiers5/13
Don't let these delicate, diminutive cakes with the froufrou French name fool you. They're a cinch to toss in the oven--and even easier to toss in the mouth.

Valentine’s Sugar Cookies6/13
Sure, you could say it with flowers. Although if novelty is what you're after, these sweet little somethings that are crisp at the edges and chewy in the center are the ideal answer.

White Cake7/13
This white cake has an understated elegance thanks to its tender crumb and lovely nuanced taste that everyone is calling unforgettable in the best possible way. Proof that basic doesn't mean boring.

Cornbread8/13
An easy, foolproof, ever so slightly sweet corn bread that comes together as quickly as it disappears. Just watch it.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies9/13
Shauna James Ahern, aka Gluten-Free Girl, divulges her decadent take on a childhood classic. You won't miss the gluten. Trust us.

New York–Style Cheesecake10/13
How do you define a true New York-style cheesecake? A sweetly crunchy graham cracker crust cushioning a rich, creamy, moan-inducing filling with a slightly lemony lilt. In other words, this recipe.

Easy Cream Biscuits11/13
Scandalously simple. Ethereally airy. Magical. That's but a sampling of what folks are saying about these two-ingredient, Southern-style cream biscuits.

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies12/13
Crisp at the edges. Chewy within. Peanutty through and through. A classic perfected. Pass the milk, please.

Classic Apple Pie13/13
The secret to this classic? Could be the two types of apples, one tart and one sweet. Then again, the uber buttery pie crust ain't bad, either.