These coconut cupcakes are moist and fluffy with a true coconut flavor and a creamy coconut frosting. Made with real shredded coconut and coconut milk, they taste fresh and not artificial. Top with toasted coconut for a pretty finish—these will quickly become a favorite. Light, tender and subtly sweet, these coconut cupcakes have a soft … Read more

These Brown Sugar Peach Pancakes are light and fluffy with perfectly golden edges. With a delicious hint of cinnamon and caramel-like brown sugar, they’re full of summer flavor and ideal for a special breakfast or brunch. Here’s a fresh take on classic buttermilk pancakes—boosted with brown sugar, a touch of cinnamon, and juicy summer peaches. … Read more

These pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting are the only pumpkin cupcake recipe you need. They’re moist, extra soft, filled with pumpkin spice and topped with the fluffiest, creamiest frosting around. The perfect cupcake for fall! I’ve made many pumpkin treats, but these pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting consistently get the best … Read more

This chocolate bundt cake is moist, fudgy, and easy to make. It’s finished with a glossy chocolate ganache for a rich, balanced chocolate cake that’s decadent without being too sweet. No decorating skills required — you’ll want to make this simple cake again and again. This post was updated February 27, 2025 with new photos … Read more

This chocolate banana bread is moist and tender with a rich chocolate flavor that’s not overly sweet. It’s simple to make and perfect for banana bread lovers who also crave chocolate. **This post was updated August 22, 2022 with new photos, recipe tips and a slightly updated recipe** If you have a bunch of ripe … Read more

Learn tips and techniques to make thick, creamy bright white buttercream frosting ideal for cakes and cupcakes. This method produces a very white base that takes food coloring more accurately, and works well when you need true white frosting for weddings or special occasions. American-style vanilla buttercream often appears pale yellow or cream-colored because of … Read more

These lemon bars have a buttery shortbread base topped with a bright, sweet-tart lemon layer. The fresh lemon flavor is like sunshine — perfect for spring and summer. They use just seven simple ingredients and set up cleanly for easy slicing. Lemon bars are a timeless treat every baker should know. The combination of a … Read more

Gooey caramel and chewy chocolate chip cookie dough come together in these irresistible caramel chocolate chip bars. These caramel chocolate chip bars are decadently rich and satisfyingly chewy. The cookie dough layer is soft and tender with plenty of chocolate chips, while the caramel layer is thick, gooey and lightly salted to balance the sweetness. … Read more

These baked vanilla cake doughnuts with chocolate glaze have a tender cake texture and stay ultra‑moist. Topped with a glossy chocolate ganache and rainbow sprinkles, they disappear fast — and there’s no hot oil or frying required! Friday was National Doughnut Day and I didn’t even know until midmorning. I briefly regretted leaving home without … Read more

This candy cane cake features layers of moist, tender white-vanilla cake with a gentle peppermint hint. It’s finished with a creamy white chocolate peppermint buttercream and sprinkled with crushed candy canes for a festive holiday dessert! If you want a holiday cake that looks stunning and tastes like Christmas, this candy cane layer cake is … Read more