Worth the effort and truly timeless, these recipes are keepers! In the mix, you’ll find our all-time-greatest carrot cake, five-star lemon bars and more beloved recipes. Many of these date back to Betty’s original cookbooks, so they won’t only taste like mom or grandma’s recipes, they might be the very same ones. Now that it’s your turn to make the special holiday dessert, follow in the footsteps of the bakers who came before you with one of these time-tested, kitchen-tested recipes.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 288 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 1 hr 5 min
- Ingredients: 16
- Servings: 12
Nothing says spring has sprung quite like a well-spiced carrot cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting—it’s the key indicator that the tulips should be blooming, and Easter is near. This heirloom recipe has been in Betty’s back pocket for some time now. Try a bite of this ultra-moist cake and you’ll understand why!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 205 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 45 min
- Total time: 7 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 15
- Servings: 8
This sweet-as-sunshine dessert is made from scratch and perfect for your Easter table. Lemon meringue pie has been a classic special-occasion pie since the early 19th century, and we’re glad for its existence. After all, there’s a lot to love about a flaky-crust pie brimming with lemony filling and topped with fluffy, golden-brown meringue!
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 435 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 2 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 25
These light and lemony squares feature the irresistible combination of sweet and tart. With a buttery, pat-in-the-pan crust and a gooey lemon filling, it’s no surprise this throwback recipe hasn’t been forgotten. Dust them with powdered sugar for an impressive final touch.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 14 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 1 hr 25 min
- Total time: 1 hr 45 min
- Ingredients: 18
- Servings: 16
Say hello to the retro dessert of your dreams! This homemade vanilla-almond cake includes three tiers brushed with a coconut milk mixture, filled with sticky-sweet marshmallow frosting and coated in coconut flakes for a showstopper that’s sure to put the how-does-she-do-it look on all your guests’ faces.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 19 reviews.- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 3 hr 30 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 8
Harvest your spring bounty and make this classic rhubarb cream tart. An easy crust comes together in the pan of your choice, while fresh rhubarb and the custard-like filling bake until set. Serve this sweet-tart dessert with whipped cream or ice cream for a perfect finish to any meal.
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 19 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 3 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 12
What could be better than a slice of this light-as-air angel food cake? Fluffy, spongy and dearly beloved by the Betty Crocker community, this homemade cake is where you tube pan shines. Plus, this sweet cake is a blank dessert canvas that you can top as you please—though you’ll never go wrong with strawberries and cream!
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 64 reviews.- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 2 hr 5 min
- Ingredients: 15
- Servings: 16
Vanilla cake, raspberry jam, raspberry buttercream, repeat. This from-scratch cake boasts six layers of luscious raspberry flavors, and yet somehow, we want more! Try topping yours with fresh berries for an elegant look that’s perfect on special occasions.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 26 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 35 min
- Total time: 2 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 14
- Servings: 12
There’s nothing that says classic dessert more than a slice of yellow butter cake with homemade chocolate buttercream frosting, and this recipe has been a Betty staple forever. The secret to the ultra-moist and tender crumb is the addition of sour cream to the batter.
4.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 34 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 1 hr 15 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 10
With their eye-catching swirl, jelly rolls have been gracing dessert tables for ages. Master this recipe and you’ll not only earn a notch on your baking belt, you’ll also understand the staying power of these rolled cakes. They’re wildly impressive and irresistibly delicious!
