These pumpkin white chocolate chip muffins are fluffy, moist, and studded with sweet white chocolate chips. The warm pumpkin spices balance perfectly with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate for a combination that’s utterly satisfying. I’m sharing these pumpkin white chocolate chip muffins on Oh Sweet Basil. Pairing pumpkin with white chocolate gives these muffins … Read more

These coffee cake blondies combine everything you love about a classic coffee or crumb cake into a chewy blondie: soft, buttery bars topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. A traditional coffee cake features a tender vanilla base, a cinnamon streusel topping and often a simple glaze. This recipe … Read more

These banana brownies are chewy, fudgy and incredibly moist. They have a rich chocolate flavor with a gentle banana note and plenty of chocolate chips. Made with simple, everyday ingredients, they’re an ideal way to use up overripe bananas while satisfying a chocolate craving. This post was updated August 31st with new photos & recipe … Read more

These vanilla cupcakes topped with fresh strawberry buttercream are moist, tender, and perfectly fluffy. With a delicate crumb and super-creamy strawberry frosting made from real berries, they look beautiful and taste even better. **This post was originally published August 19th, 2015. It was updated with new photos, recipe tips, and a slightly adapted frosting recipe … Read more

These blueberry oatmeal crumble bars are filled with juicy blueberries and a crunchy oatmeal crumble. They work with fresh or frozen berries, and the same oatmeal mixture is used for both the base and the topping. Serve as a dessert with ice cream or enjoy leftovers for a special breakfast. This recipe was updated August … Read more

These chocolate sandwich cookies are truly irresistible. Two chewy, fudgy double‑chocolate cookies sandwich a sweet, creamy buttercream for an over‑the‑top homemade sandwich cookie experience. There’s something special about a soft, decadent double chocolate cookie. I revisit my favorite chocolate cookie formula every so often and tweak it — today’s version is a chocolate sandwich cookie … Read more

This chocolate mug cake is moist, fudgy, slightly gooey, and perfect for satisfying a sudden chocolate craving. Ready in minutes, it’s made in the microwave—serve with a scoop of ice cream for a quick, decadent treat. This post was updated April 7, 2024 with new photos & recipe tips If you enjoy a warm slice … Read more

This decadent chocolate cake is the only recipe you need. It’s moist and fudgy with deep chocolate flavor and can be made in several pan sizes. Bake it as a layered cake and finish with chocolate frosting for an impressive dessert. *Originally posted April 2016. Updated May 18, 2021 with recipe tweaks, new photos and … Read more

This chocolate chip cookie icebox cake layers cookies with a sweet, lightly tangy whipped cream filling. No baking required and utterly creamy — perfect with a cold glass of milk for cookie lovers. This easy icebox cake is ideal for fans of chocolate chip cookies. It’s a cousin to the Oreo icebox cake and just … Read more

This classic birthday cake is the one recipe you’ll return to. It begins with a moist, tender yellow vanilla cake that isn’t overly sweet and has a lovely golden color. The layers are finished with swirls of creamy chocolate frosting. Simple enough for a novice, this cake often beats bakery versions. It’s a perfect addition … Read more