These easy vanilla cupcakes are moist and fluffy with a rich buttery vanilla flavor. Topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream, they’re ideal for birthdays and special occasions. This recipe was originally published February 13, 2016 and updated February 2, 2020 I set out to create a perfect vanilla cupcake recipe that tastes better than bakery … Read more

These monster cookie bars are soft, chewy and packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips and M&Ms. This easy cookie bar recipe is quicker than making individual cookies and yields extra gooey, irresistible bars. Post updated September 10, 2023: slightly revised recipe for chewier bars, new photos and tips. If you want an easy, flavorful … Read more

Banana bread muffins are moist, tender, and full of banana flavor. Brown sugar, ripe bananas, vanilla and a touch of cinnamon add depth, while sour cream keeps the muffins extra moist. This is an easy, no-mixer recipe that delivers consistently perfect banana muffins. Updated November 2, 2024 with new photos and recipe tips If you … Read more

These easy peanut butter muffins have a rich peanut butter flavor, a moist tender crumb, and are studded with chocolate chips. Make them for breakfast or a snack—the perfect way to satisfy a peanut butter craving. This post was updated September 13, 2023 with new photos and a slightly adjusted recipe for more tender muffins. … Read more

Learn how to make a classic homemade blueberry pie — it’s easier than you might think. The filling is sweet, juicy, and full of plump berries. Make it with fresh blueberries in season for a perfect summer dessert. Below you’ll also find tips for using frozen berries and a blueberry crumble pie variation. The best … Read more

Super soft and chewy coconut cookies with a subtle caramel note. Delicate, simple, and absolutely delicious. Last week I bought a large bag of shredded coconut without a plan. I considered cupcakes or tropical muffins, but finally landed on a much easier — and tastier — option: coconut cookies. These are not haystacks or ANZAC-style … Read more

Soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies with golden edges, studded with toffee and dipped in chocolate—these toffee icebox cookies are irresistible. Icebox cookies—also called slice-and-bake cookies—are one of the most convenient cookie styles. You make the dough, shape it into a log, chill it in the refrigerator or freezer, then slice and bake as needed. They … Read more

This pumpkin cake with maple frosting begins with a super moist, spice-filled pumpkin sheet cake and is finished with a light, creamy maple buttercream made using real maple syrup. Today I’m sharing this pumpkin cake with maple frosting. I wanted an easy fall dessert that felt familiar but with a slightly different twist. There are … Read more

Spoil your mom this Mother’s Day with a delicious breakfast, brunch, or homemade dessert. This curated collection features classic, crowd-pleasing recipes—from light spring cakes to rich chocolate treats for the chocoholic. Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or keeping things low-key, you’ll find something perfect to celebrate her. Breakfast & Brunch Recipes for Mother’s … Read more

In this guide to red velvet cake, I share detailed information about the history, origins, and delicious qualities of red velvet, along with my favorite red velvet recipes. You’ll find red velvet cakes and cupcakes, cookies, creative red velvet treats, and more. Red velvet cake has become a beloved classic. But what exactly makes red … Read more