Easy desserts get a bad rap for being boring, but these recipes prove that's completely wrong. They come together with minimal effort and simple steps, but taste like you actually spent time ...

Make coconut layer cake with vanilla buttercream and more from chef Mark Bittman's new cookbook, "How to Cook Everything: The Basics." ...

When it comes to serving dessert, it's hard to top the voluptuousness of a cream puff frothy with whipped cream and raspberries. Dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with your favorite chocolate ...

Retro desserts that still win with simple recipes, familiar flavors, and easy baking for busy days, weeknights, and weekends ...

1. Bake cake as directed on the box, using a 9- by-13-inch cake pan. Let cool completely. 2. Once the cake is cooled, get organized and set aside at least an hour to crumble, roll, and dip cake balls.

Gingerbread is such an iconic flavor — and aroma — of Christmas, yet it can be a letdown as a dessert for the big day. Recipe included with this story: Christmas Gingerbread Trifle. It's mostly ...