Baking & Desserts


Feature Writer: Donna Diegel
Donna Diegel, Donna Diegel

Welcome! You have just entered the "Suitest" Zone on earth. Pour a cup of tea, get cozy and browse our delicious pages. Recipes will feature breads, muffins and quiche to healthy desserts, cookies, pies, frozen desserts, cakes and everything in between. You'll find tips on the newest gadgets, appliances and cookbooks. We might even check out some charming bakeries along the way.

So put on your apron and get out the mixer, "Life is Uncertain, Eat Dessert First"

Check out my Recipe Box.

Topics Coming Your Way:

Check back daily for Feature Articles, email me with requests or join a discussion.

Scroll to the bottom of the page and read my latest Blog.

feature articles
Donna Diegel

Maple Walnut Pie Recipe with Pure Vermont Syrup

In: Pies/Cookies/Squares

Maple syrup pie studded with walnuts, is similar to pecan pie with its buttery brown sugar goodness. The best maple walnut pie is served with ice cream or whipped cream. more...

Black Forest Cherry Cake Recipe

In: Baking/Decorating Cakes

Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte layered with Kirsch soaked cherries, chocolate ganache and fresh whipped cream, all topped with dark chocolate curls and Maraschino cherries. more...

Most Popular Pumpkin Desserts & Recipes

In: Baking & Desserts (general)

Recipes for pumpkin pies, pumpkin cheesecake, cute pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin & spice vegan muffins and pumpkin whoopie pies. What's Thanksgiving without pumpkin desserts? more...

Most Popular Thanksgiving Pies & Recipes

In: Pies/Cookies/Squares

The best Thanksgiving pie recipes are found in this list. More than 20 favorite pie recipes: Chocolate French Silk, Apple Pie, Classic Pumpkin Pie & Chocolate Pecan Pie. more...

German Chocolate Cake Recipe from Scratch

In: Baking/Decorating Cakes

Chocolate cake layers filled and topped with pecan coconut filling and chocolate frosting. Classic German Chocolate Cake recipe is made with egg yolks & evaporated milk. more...

Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe

In: Baking/Decorating Cakes

Festive Christmas Strawberry Cream Cake with fresh strawberries, homemade whipped cream & strawberry jam. Simple 9 inch yellow cake is the base for this tasty cream cake. more...

Boston Cream Pie Recipe with Yellow Cake

In: Baking/Decorating Cakes

The Boston Cream Pie isn't a pie at all. It's a basic yellow cake, filled with homemade custard pastry cream, and iced with a decadent Chocolate Ganache Frosting. more...

Basic Yellow Cake Recipe from Scratch

In: Baking/Decorating Cakes

Homemade scratch yellow cake and vanilla buttercream frosting recipes. Make Boston Cream Pie, strawberry shortcake, or decorate cute cupcakes for a kid's birthday party. more...

All feature articles in Baking & Desserts

Suite101: Baking & Desserts articles How to subscribe to article feeds