Meet my best zucchini bread recipe! It’s ultra-moist, warmly spiced with cinnamon, and studded with crunchy walnuts. Plus, it’s PACKED with shredded zucchini, so you can use up a good portion of your summer squash haul in one go. I make thi…
Zucchini Brownies are the ultimate way to use up summer squash, creating ultra-moist, fudgy brownies that no one will guess are packed with veggies. Enjoy them plain or top with a rich cream cheese frosting. Grating Zucchini Tips: How to make Zucchini Brownies: Make Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the oil and…
This blackberry cobbler recipe is easy and delicious. Juicy, tangy blackberries meld into a golden batter that’s soft and moist in the middle and crisp around the edges. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a mouthwatering summer …
As a lemon bar and margarita lover, these Salted Citrus Bars are the perfect, tangy treat. With lemon, orange, and…
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This double chocolate zucchini bread is moist, fudgy, and delicious. In the summertime, it’s my favorite way to satisfy a chocolate craving. It tastes just as decadent as a rich chocolate cake, but it’s packed with shredded zucchini. Eating…
This blondie recipe is one of my new favorite desserts! No offense to brownies, but I might like these blondies…better? They have a dense and chewy texture and a warm, butterscotch-y flavor from brown butter, brown sugar, and a generous splash of…
Learn how to brown butter! I’m always a fan of simplicity when it comes to baking. But for the right recipe, even I will admit that pulling out an extra pan and taking a few minutes to brown butter is worth it. Brown butter has a rich, nutty scen…
This Dutch baby pancake is for you if 1) you love popovers, 2) you love crepes, and/or 3) you want making brunch to be as easy as possible. This recipe couldn’t be simpler! Unlike stovetop pancakes, a Dutch baby bakes in a hot skillet in the oven…
The best scones are buttery, flaky, and moist inside. They’re crisp and crumbly around the edges, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. Scones can get a bad rap for being bland or dry (my husband Jack swore he didn’t like them fo…
If you’re on the hunt for the best gifts for bakers, you’re definitely in the right place. This fun gift guide is packed with baking essentials, kitchen must-haves, and a few fun personalized gifts they’ll actually use. These really are the perfect gift ideas for bakers that will have them whipping up treats (and maybe…
It’s almost ready! Coming this Fall is the new, completely revised edition of Ready for Dessert: My Best Recipes. [It’s now available for preorder ==> Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and at the links below.] When my publisher told me they wanted a new edition of the book, I decided to revise the book completely, from top to bottom. Ready for Dessert is a compilation…
This bunny bread recipe makes dinner rolls that are cute, soft, and delicious! They’re perfect for any spring occasion or…
Jack declared this carrot cake recipe the best he’s ever tried. Coming from him, that’s high praise, because carrot cake is his favorite dessert of all time! I don’t disagree with him though. I think this carrot cake recipe is just ab…
Looking for the perfect Easter basket gifts for the baker in your life? These festive kitchen accessories and baking tools will bring joy and creativity to their Easter baking adventures. From charming vintage-inspired measuring tools to adorable seasonal bakeware, this collection of gifts that will make any baker’s heart skip a beat! Cute and Practical…
These carrot muffins combine two of my favorite things: carrot cake and muffins! They’re moist, fluffy, and warmly spiced, with plenty of grated carrots, chewy raisins, and crunchy walnuts mixed in for texture. Unlike my carrot cake cupcakes, whi…
Finding a gift for the experienced baker in your life can definitely be a challenge, especially if they seem to have every baking tool under the sun! Have no fear because this gift guide has some of the best baking accessories, specialty ingredients, and unique kitchen gadgets that will surely impress even the most seasoned…
Did you know that homemade biscuits are easy to make? Well, they are! If the thought of making flaky, buttery biscuits from scratch feels impossible or intimidating to you, I hope you’ll try this easy biscuit recipe. It calls for 6 basic ingredie…
This smooth, custard Amish Buttermilk Pie is a uniquely sweet and tangy with a fresh flavor. This 100 year old buttermilk pie recipe takes just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes for the custard filling. It’s similar in flavor and texture to the souther…
Our soft and moist Yellow Cake recipe is topped with a simple homemade chocolate frosting. There is a reason why this is a classic, and I promise it tastes better than anything you can get from a box! Yellow Cake vs White Cake vs Vanilla Cake: Yellow Cake can often get confused for white cake…
The best Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft, chewy, and moist! Ditch the crumbly store-bought ones and make them homemade in less than 30 minutes. I have too many favorite cookie recipes, like classic Soft Sugar Cookies, Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies, S’mores Cookies, Biscoff Cookies, and Oatmeal Creme Pies. How to make Snickerdoodles: Make Cookie Dough: Cream…
Chocolate lovers, these double chocolate chip cookies are for you! Made with a chocolate cookie dough and PACKED with chocolate chips, they have a rich chocolate flavor (think brownies!). These double chocolate chip cookies have a delicious texture too…
Baking gifts for your Valentine that will showcase your love in a heart beat! It’s the perfect collection for what to buy for someone who loves baking. From a romantic red stand mixer to love-inspired cookie cutters, these carefully selected Valentine’s Day baking gifts will show your favorite baker just how much you care. More…
Whether you’re a soon-to-be-newlywed or helping someone you know register for their wedding, creating the perfect kitchen setup can be overwhelming! With this wedding registry guide for kitchen essentials, I’ll share my tried and true favorites that will set you up for success for cooking and baking memorable recipes in your kitchen for years to…
Starting in late December, pastry shops in Paris start jumping the gun, and windows and showcases begin filling up with Galettes des rois, or King Cake, in anticipation of the celebration of Epiphany, on January 6th. Because it’s such a popular treat, and lucrative for bakeries, the period of availability seems to extend a few more days every year and it’s not unusual for find…
Our easy Cinnamon Roll Cake recipe has all of the flavors of a cinnamon roll but without all the work! It’s a crowd pleaser and great for lunch or dessert. Ingredients Needed: How to make a Cinnamon Roll Cake: Make Batter: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, milk, and vanilla. Stir in the melted…
