Baking recipes

Baking recipes for cakes, cookies, cupcakes, breads and seasonal sweets, from quick bakes to centerpiece desserts. Birthday and holiday cakes sit alongside everyday treats: maple pecan, pumpkin spice and cranberry orange cakes, red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, and a pumpkin roll cake. For smaller bakes, try one-bowl brownies, classic peanut butter cookies, blueberry crisp, or cookie dough bowls.

Savory options include Jiffy cornbread variations, no-yeast dinner rolls and sourdough discard sandwich bread. Valentine's and Christmas bakes, such as heart cookies and meringue wreaths, appear in season. Check the time and yield at the top of each recipe: many cookies and bars take under an hour, while cheesecakes and layered cakes need extra time for baking, cooling and frosting. A gluten-free carrot cake is here too.

Peanut Butter Cookies in 20 Minutes

Peanut Butter Cookies

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Mix and bake these Peanut Butter Cookies for a salty-sweet treat. Using a specific sugar-to-fat ratio keeps them chewy in just 20 minutes total.

Jiffy Cornbread with Sour Cream and Honey

Jiffy Cornbread with Sour Cream

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Want to make a better Jiffy Cornbread? Replacing the milk with sour cream and honey creates a denser, moister crumb that stays tender after baking.

No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites with Chocolate Crust

No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites

4.67 (6 Ratings)

For holiday hosts, these No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake Bites are stunning. Folding whipped cream into the cheese makes these Christmas Mini Desserts light.

Golden and Gooey Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Cranberry Brie Bites provide a high-impact party look with minimal effort. Use chilled Brie cubed into half-inch pieces for a molten center.

Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Almond Flour

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

4.29 (7 Ratings)

Warm spice and tangy frosting define this gluten free carrot cake. Almond flour and crushed pineapple keep each slice moist, tender, and never gummy.

Old Fashioned Maple Pecan Birthday Cake

Maple Pecan Birthday Cake

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Birthday cakes often taste overly sweet. This Maple Pecan Birthday Cake uses toasted nuts to balance the sugar, as detailed in the Why This Recipe Works…

Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes with Autumn Spices

Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes

3.83 (6 Ratings)

Zesty and spiced Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes with a ginger finish. This guide includes tips on how to mix the batter. A stunning choice for harvest celebrations.

Guilt-Free Pumpkin Spice Birthday Cake

Pumpkin Spice Birthday Cake

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Ready in 45 minutes, this Pumpkin Spice Birthday Cake is a stunning treat. Use our guide on why the texture works for fall birthday cakes for adults.

Pumpkin Apple Streusel Cake: Tender and Crisp

Pumpkin Apple Cake

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Learn the steps for a stunning bake to ensure a professional finish. This Pumpkin Apple Cake is ideal for those hosting a cozy autumn gathering.

Moist Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes from Scratch

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Spiced and moist Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes. The guide includes a breakdown of why these bakes work for a tender crumb. Great for cozy autumn gatherings.

Pumpkin Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin Roll Cake

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Ready in 35 minutes, this Pumpkin Roll Cake uses a pre-rolling method to stop cracks. Check out The Building Blocks for a smooth, stunning result.

Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins: Custardy Center

Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins

4.50 (6 Ratings)

These buttery, custardy treats are Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins. Check out the baking step by step guide to ensure a moist result every single time.

Moist Jiffy Cornbread with Creamed Corn

Jiffy Cornbread with Creamed Corn

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Home cooks will love this Jiffy Cornbread with Creamed Corn. Includes an ingredient swap table to ensure a moist, dense crumb every time you bake.

Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes: Velvety and Tangy

Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Master this lemon blueberry mini cheesecakes recipe for stunning results. These mini blueberry cheesecake cups include a common mistakes checklist. In 40 min.

Reese s Stuffed Rice Krispies Treats: Chewy and Salty

Reese's Stuffed Krispies

4.00 (3 Ratings)

Make Reese s Stuffed Rice Krispies Treats with our guide. This Reeses Rice Krispies Treats recipe includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 45 minutes.