Birthday Recipes

Grab your party hat! Everything you need to plan the best party is right here, from photo-worthy birthday cake recipes (or the best cakes from stores, if that’s your thing) to extra-special birthday dinner ideas.

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    Egg Noodle Lasagna

    Mary Oberlin of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania was lucky enough to receive this recipe from one of her friends. The perfect take-along...


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    Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    Whip up the silkiest, creamiest chocolate buttercream frosting in just minutes with a few simple ingredients. Use this rich, fluffy-as-a-cloud...


    Peanut Butter Dog Treats

    A handful of simple ingredients is all it takes to make these tasty peanut butter dog treats. Your puppy is...


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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

    5 reviews

    Decorate like a professional baker and become everyone's favorite host when you bake this sweet and salty chocolate peanut butter...


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    Dutch Oven Whole Chicken

    13 reviews

    Here is why a Dutch oven chicken is the easiest, juiciest roast chicken ever.


    Oreo Cheesecake

    12 reviews

    Oreo cheesecake is a surefire way to the heart of anyone who loves cookies and cream. Folds crushed Oreos into...


    Chocolate-Raspberry Whoopie Pies

    8 reviews

    I’ve saved this jam-filled whoopie pie recipe for years after cutting it out of a newspaper. It’s one of my...


    Seafood-Stuffed Shells

    35 reviews

    Seafood-stuffed shells celebrate the decadent flavors of crab and shrimp. Baked with a rich Parmesan cheese sauce, these shells are...

    Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

    31 reviews

    Blueberries? Love them. Blueberry cheesecake? Even better. Blueberry cheesecake ice cream? Now you’re talking!


    Pretzel Sticks

    3 reviews

    This pretzel sticks recipe makes wonderful chewy pretzels that taste incredible when they're still warm from the oven. They're also...


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    Sweet Potato Pie

    73 reviews

    Sweet potato pie is a southern classic dessert that is popular both at the holiday table and any time you...


    Lane Cake

    2 reviews

    >What’s the most sumptuous, indulgent cake you can bake for your guests? The answer is Lane Cake, a southern classic...


    Summertime Tea

    8 reviews

    You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...


    Strawberry Mascarpone Cake

    2 reviews

    Our strawberry mascarpone cake is delicate and decadent, stacking layers of light cake with creamy mascarpone filling, fresh strawberries and...


    Mini Brownie Treats

    19 reviews

    I like to take these quick and easy treats to potlucks and family gatherings. They're always well received! —Pam Kokes,...


    Meat Sauce for Spaghetti

    18 reviews

    Here's a thick, hearty meat sauce for spaghetti for a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this...


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    Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars

    29 reviews

    What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    13 reviews

    Chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, crowned with chocolate ganache and a swirl of peanut butter buttercream, are an impressive treat that...


    Praline Ice Cream

    Make this praline ice cream recipe for a sweet and refreshing frozen treat.


    Mocha Ice Cream Cake Roll

    Homemade chocolate cake rolled together with coffee ice cream makes a dessert everyone will enjoy. This is a real treasure...


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    Bread Pudding with Nutmeg

    41 reviews

    I always make this bread pudding recipe for my dad on his birthday and on holidays. He says it tastes...


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    Chocolate Ice Cream

    10 reviews

    Chocolate ice cream is one of the easiest ice creams to make. Dust off your ice cream maker for this...


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    Layer Cake Meat Loaf

    5 reviews

    If the kids are always asking to eat dessert first, here's your chance. The moist "cake" layers are really full-flavored...

    Red Velvet Cake Balls

    5 reviews

    The next time you host a party, whip up these irresistible bite-sized red velvet cake balls for your guests. They...


    Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

    22 reviews

    You say comfort food, we say loaded mashed potato casserole. Topped with melted cheese and crunchy bacon, this spin on...


    Peanut Butter Truffle Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    Everybody loves cupcakes, and these have a wonderfully tasty hidden treasure inside. They're rich and delicious! —Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana


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    Beef Wellington

    12 reviews

    Though individual servings of this beef Wellington recipe might look sophisticated, making them is as easy as crimping together the...


    Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

    4 reviews

    Most cake recipes feed a crowd. So we came up with this elegant little cake that serves six. That's enough...


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    Funfetti Pancakes

    3 reviews

    Funfetti pancakes flecked with rainbow sprinkles and slathered in vanilla frosting create a celebratory start to birthdays or any day!...