There's something magical about the simplicity of vanilla that makes your kitchen smell like a bakery. Not only can they be made super quickly with small amounts of ingredients you probably already ...

Magic in a mug is an ideal solution for when that urge hits for something sweet, delicious and decadent. • Use a glass or ceramic mug that is microwave safe. • Wash and dry it before you begin, then ...

Mug cakes could not be simpler. You prep the ingredients in a mug, bake in the microwave and eat the cake straight from the mug you started in. If you don't have the patience for traditional baking, ...

Sweet cravings are hard to kick, and while it's easy to indulge in packaged goods like sweets and chocolate, home-baked treats are a welcome change. Making a whole cake from scratch is one way to ...

We're an absolute sucker for something sweet. From Creme Egg brownies to Mini Egg cheesecakes, if it's classed as a dessert? We're interested. But, er, we're also incredibly lazy, which means anything ...

Like any good banana bread recipe, this dessert starts with ripe bananas. The riper the banana, the better, but even an ...

You may already be a fan of mug cakes — the single-serving microwave cakes you create in a cup make pretty irresistible desserts. Easy? Check. Convenient? Check. Delicious? Check. Waistline-friendly ...

Alexandra is an associate editor on CNET's Performance Optimization team. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, and interned with CNET's Tech and News teams while in school.