10,000 cake recipes

Wholesome whole wheat and oat scones made with oil instead of butter, studded with raisins or currants. Ready in 30 minutes with endless flavor variations.

Medianyky, traditional Ukrainian honey cookies spiced with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, topped with almonds and sugar crystals. A fragrant holiday cookie with Old World charm.

Whole-wheat snickerdoodles sweetened with pure maple syrup and rolled in cinnamon sugar. A nuttier, more wholesome take on the classic crackle-topped cinnamon cookie.

White chocolate macadamia nut brownies: buttery, chewy Hawaiian-inspired bars studded with toasted macadamias and pools of melty white chocolate. A bakery-case favorite at home.

Peanut butter brownies with a marbled chocolate and peanut butter swirl. One batter split in two, cocoa stirred into half, layered for a Reese's-inspired treat.

Dried cherry oatmeal cookies with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Chewy, buttery oat cookies studded with tart dried cherries instead of the usual raisins.

Hearty bran muffins packed with fiber from bran flakes and all-bran cereal. Make-ahead batter stores in the fridge for fresh-baked muffins all week.

Granola and brown sugar give this cookie its crunch and rich flavor.

Deep dish pizza with a no-yeast cottage cheese crust, seasoned tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Romano. A lighter, Weight Watchers-friendly pizza ready in 45 minutes.

Macaroon meets chocolate chip cookie in this co-winner in the drop cookie category, with a twist of cinnamon, nutmeg and mint; it's from Jessica Wall-Valadez of Milwaukee.

Soft drop cookies made with mashed cooked carrots and shredded coconut, topped with a bright orange butter icing. Makes 4 dozen, great for holiday cookie trays and bake sales.

Chewy hermit bars with molasses, brown sugar, raisins, and warm spices baked in a single pan and dusted with powdered sugar. A classic New England spiced cookie bar that makes 32 pieces.

Irish whiskey soda bread sweetened with honey and studded with raisins or currants, then brushed with a whiskey-milk glaze before baking. A festive twist on traditional Irish soda bread with a glossy, lightly boozy crust.

Monkey-faced cookies: old-fashioned molasses drop cookies with ginger and cinnamon, decorated with three raisins for eyes and a mouth. Makes 36 cookies in 30 minutes. A classic kids baking project.

Slow cooker chicken and dumplings in a creamy white wine and sour cream sauce with leeks, carrots, and herbs. Bisquick dumplings steam on top during the last 30 minutes.

Monster cookies loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, M&M's, raisins and nuts. Flourless, chewy, and built for a crowd.