If you like your brownies chewy, gooey and extra chocolatey, these one-bowl chewy brownies are for you. Made with oil and cocoa powder, you likely won’t need an extra grocery trip — they’ll remind you of box brownies but taste much better. This post was originally published July 3, 2017 and updated July 13, 2024 … Read more

This carrot cake coffee cake is wonderfully moist, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, loaded with finely shredded carrots, and finished with a crunchy cinnamon streusel and a light glaze. If you enjoy a tender, flavorful carrot cake, try this carrot cake coffee cake. The batter gets its warmth from cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of … Read more

Pumpkin pie without the hassle! These easy pumpkin pie bars have a buttery crust and creamy pumpkin filling spiced with cinnamon and brown sugar — perfect for feeding a crowd. Why Make Pumpkin Pie Bars? Pumpkin season and Thanksgiving are ideal times to swap a traditional pie for pumpkin pie bars. They deliver the same … Read more

These caramel brownies are incredibly fudgy with a thick layer of salted caramel in the middle — the perfect way to elevate classic brownies. If you love rich chocolate and gooey caramel, these caramel-stuffed brownies are for you. A dense, fudgy brownie base surrounds a generous, slightly gooey layer of salted caramel. Many recipes only … Read more

These fluffy eggnog waffles are the perfect holiday breakfast: soft centers, golden edges and a gentle hint of nutmeg. Today I’m sharing a favorite seasonal treat featured on Oh Sweet Basil. Breakfast and brunch are highlights of the holidays—there’s something special about a slow morning in pajamas, a warm kitchen and a stack of waffles … Read more

This incredible apple bread is filled with brown sugar, cinnamon & plenty of apples. Fill your kitchen with delicious apple cinnamon goodness by making this applesauce bread! Apple bread is a moist, tender quick bread bursting with cinnamon, brown sugar, and apple flavor. This recipe uses both applesauce and fresh apple chunks for an extra-appley … Read more

This Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is bursting with banana flavor, wonderfully moist, and finished with a smooth peanut butter frosting. The classic trio of banana, peanut butter, and chocolate is irresistible. I adore the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. When a few overripe bananas appeared on my counter, it felt … Read more

This small-batch chocolate cheesecake delivers all the flavor of a classic chocolate cheesecake scaled down for a 9×5 inch loaf pan. It’s incredibly creamy with a balanced chocolate taste and an Oreo cookie crust. Serves 4–6. After making a small-batch New York cheesecake, I wanted a compact version of my favorite chocolate cheesecake. This loaf-pan … Read more

This strawberry champagne cake is an elegant choice for Valentine’s Day, bridal showers, birthdays and other celebrations. It features layers of tender, champagne-scented cake topped with a sweet frosting made from real strawberries. If you want a show-stopping cake with a subtle grown-up flavor, this strawberry champagne cake is perfect. The base is essentially a … Read more

Sweet berries and oatmeal crumble – these raspberry bars are irresistible. They make a perfect summer dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and they’re also great for picnics or afternoon tea. My Favorite Raspberry Bars If the crumbly topping is your favorite part of a fruit crisp or crumble, you’ll love these raspberry … Read more