Classic Bakes recipes

Traditional oven bakes built on familiar techniques: pies, cakes, cookies, buns and custards. This is where you find recipes like Southern peach cobbler, classic peach pie, blueberry bundt cake with sour cream, French custard dessert and almond biscotti.

Many entries focus on the fundamentals that make a bake reliable, such as a flaky all-butter pie crust or pate brisee, a tender crumb from sour cream or applesauce, and the crisp edges of lemon shortbread. Sheet cakes and coffee cakes suit gatherings, since most are written for 12 to 16 servings.

Cookies, buns and biscotti fit a shorter afternoon in the kitchen, while laminated or yeasted bakes like cinnamon Danish need more time, so check the timing before you start.

French Custard Dessert with Buttery Crust

French Custard Dessert

4.62 (13 Ratings)

A golden shell holds a dense, creamy center in this French Custard Dessert. Thickening the base on the stove skips the water bath, so it's worth trying.

Old Fashioned Powdered Sugar Spice Cake

Powdered Sugar Spice Cake

4.75 (4 Ratings)

A warm cinnamon and ginger treat with a sweet glaze is this Powdered Sugar Spice Cake. See the section on what makes the crumb tender for a moist result.

Vanilla Spice Cake Mix with Brown Sugar

Vanilla Spice Cake Mix

5.00 (2 Ratings)

This Vanilla Spice Cake Mix delivers a tender, cinnamon-scented crumb. It includes a quick recipe specs overview for easy planning. Ready in 50 minutes.

Homemade Spice Cake Mix with Whole Wheat Flour

Homemade Spice Cake Mix

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Savor the fragrant cinnamon notes of this Homemade Spice Cake Mix. It is the ideal choice for baking nostalgic treats that the whole family will love.

Homemade Spice Cake Mix: Rich and Fragrant

Spice Cake Mix

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Fragrant Spice Cake Mix with a rich, dark crumb. Includes the Baking Step-by-Step section for a consistent result. Ideal for autumn gatherings.

Old Fashioned Sour Cream Pear Pie

Sour Cream Pear Pie

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Slow-bake the custard after a high-heat crust set for this Sour Cream Pear Pie. Check the cooking the pie section for tips and finish in 1h 20min.

Chocolate OneBowl Zucchini Cake

OneBowl Zucchini Cake

Rich chocolate OneBowl Zucchini Cake with a tender crumb. Learn why this recipe works to keep it moist. Great for budget-friendly dessert nights.

Zucchini Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Zucchini Sheet Cake

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Zucchini Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese offers a moist crumb and cozy spices. This bake includes a detailed step by step guide. Ready in 55 minutes.

Moist and Spiced Zucchini Carrot Sheet Cake

Zucchini Carrot Sheet Cake

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Home bakers looking for a crowd-pleaser will love this Zucchini Carrot Sheet Cake. It has a guide on making the cake step-by-step for a moist result.

Almond Flour Zucchini Cake with Lemon Glaze

Almond Flour Zucchini Cake

4.00 (2 Ratings)

Almond Flour Zucchini Cake that stays soft and airy. It includes a substitution table for dietary needs. Ready in 60 minutes for your next tea time.

Tender Zucchini Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese

Zucchini Bundt Cake

Cinnamon and fresh zucchini make this Zucchini Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese. It takes 1h 10min and includes a guide to fixing common baking issues.

Zucchini Sheet Cake: Spiced and Tender

Zucchini Sheet Cake

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Vegetable cakes can feel too heavy. Zucchini Sheet Cake uses fresh garden veg for a light, spiced crumb; includes a guide to The Core Ingredients.

Moist Vanilla Zucchini Cake with Sour Cream

Moist Vanilla Zucchini Cake

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Zucchini cakes often turn out soggy. This Moist Vanilla Zucchini Cake uses squeezed zucchini for a tender crumb and includes a component purpose table.