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Baking Basics

Every baker should master the basics – like sauces, cakes, frostings, and more. Try my Perfect White Cake, or my Chocolate Cupcakes. Learn how to make delicious dessert sauces and toppings like Homemade Lemon Curd in 20 minutes or Luscious Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce in just 10 minutes!

A stack of three luscious lemon bars on a plate.

Brownies, Blondies, & Bars

easiest ever lemon bars

A stack of rice krispie squares, with the top one being lifted away, leaving a trail of gooey marshmallow strands behind.

No-Bake Desserts

brown butter rice krispie treats

The bowl of a stand mixer filled with luscious cream cheese frosting.

Baking Basics

silky cream cheese frosting

A close-up on swirls of the luscious, shiny chocolate fudge frosting.

Baking Basics

10-minute chocolate fudge frosting

A close-up on pieces of homemade toffee, topped with toasted pecans.

No-Bake Desserts

quick & easy homemade toffee

Luscious peanut butter frosting in the bowl of a stand mixer.

Baking Basics

10-minute peanut butter frosting

A baked oreo crust in a 9-inch pie dish.

Desserts & Baking

2-ingredient oreo crust (for pie and cheesecake!)

A close-up on the inside of the sliced chocolate cheesecake.

Cheesecake

triple chocolate cheesecake

A loaf of golden brown, crusty bread in a dutch oven.

Yeast Breads

crusty no-knead bread (baked in a dutch oven!)

A close-up on a frosted cinnamon roll in a baking dish.

Desserts & Baking

incredible gooey cinnamon rolls

Vanilla cupcakes on a cake plate, topped with swirls of vanilla frosting, sprinkles, and lit birthday candles.

Cake & Cupcakes

better-than-bakery vanilla cupcakes

A stack of double chocolate chip cookies, with a bite taken out of the top cookie.

Desserts & Baking

double chocolate chip cookies

A bird's eye view of a stack of peanut butter cookie halves on a vintage tray, showing the chewy insides.

Cookies

no-chill peanut butter cookies

A jar of silky hot fudge sauce.

Baking Basics

10-minute homemade hot fudge sauce

Brownies, Blondies, & Bars

fudgy m&m brownies

A bowl of bright blueberry frosting.

Desserts & Baking

luscious blueberry frosting

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