Grated carrots, flour, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and oil form the base of a traditional carrot cake. This illustration captures the ingredients and steps behind the recipe.

Carrot Cake draws on European traditions of baking with carrots and became widely popular in the United States during the 20th century. This illustration presents the recipe behind the layered cake commonly served with cream cheese frosting.

Recognizable by its braided shape and golden crust, Challah reflects centuries of Jewish baking traditions and continues to be prepared in homes and bakeries around the world. This illustration presents the recipe and essential ingredients behind this iconic bread.

From New York–style cheesecakes to regional variations found around the world, cheesecake has become one of the best-known baked desserts!

This illustration features Cherry Pie, a dessert made with sweet or tart cherries baked inside a pastry crust and associated with traditional American baking.

Popularized during the Great Depression as an affordable and substantial meal, the Chicago Dog grew into a lasting symbol of Chicago street food.