Today I’m sharing my best tips and tricks for baking a perfect bundt cake — including how to get the cake out of the pan without damage and how to avoid common pitfalls. First, what is a bundt cake? A bundt cake is any cake baked in a bundt pan, which produces a distinctive ring … Read more

These ginger molasses cookies are thick and chewy with a warm, rich molasses flavor. Made with brown sugar and a balanced blend of spices, they stay soft and are simple to prepare. These recipe notes were first published December 14, 2015 and updated December 3, 2019 I make these ginger molasses cookies every holiday season, … Read more

This homemade strawberry cake features layers of moist, softly pink cake and a creamy strawberry buttercream. Both the batter and frosting are enriched with reduced strawberry puree, giving the cake a genuine, fresh strawberry flavor and a beautiful color. Though it takes a little extra time compared with a box mix, using real strawberries yields … Read more

This apple spice cake with cream cheese frosting is incredibly moist, packed with apple flavor and warm spices. The crumb is tender and soft without being heavy, and the tangy cream cheese frosting complements the cake perfectly. An ideal dessert for fall. Updated September 24, 2025 with new photos, recipe tips and pan size options. … Read more

Banana Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze – baked (not fried) with big banana-bread flavor and perfect for breakfast! Bananas are one of my favorite kitchen staples. They pair beautifully with chocolate, peanut butter, caramel and berries, keep baked goods moist, provide natural sweetness, and generally improve everything they touch. Today we’re celebrating bananas with Banana Doughnuts … Read more

This peach coffee cake is moist and tender with a light sponge cake texture, topped with juicy peaches and a cinnamon brown sugar streusel. Use fresh or well-drained canned peaches for a wonderful breakfast or dessert. Right now peaches are at their peak, and this coffee cake highlights their sweet, summery flavor. I don’t have … Read more

This no-bake mini egg chocolate cheesecake is decadent, utterly charming, and perfect for Easter. It features a crunchy Oreo crust, a silky chocolate cheesecake filling, and plenty of chopped mini eggs folded throughout. This post was first published in March 2018 and updated March 21, 2021 with new photos and recipe tips I have a … Read more

These peanut butter frosted brownies pair rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter. The brownies are moist and chewy with deep chocolate flavor, and the peanut butter frosting is slightly salty, sweet, and silky. Top with Reese’s Pieces or mini peanut butter cups if desired. This post was updated May 4, 2024 with new photos and … Read more

Creamy New York–style cheesecake with a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and studded with mini chocolate chips. This chocolate chip cheesecake has a luxurious, silky texture with just the right hint of chocolate. If you love chocolate but find a full chocolate cheesecake too intense, this chocolate chip cheesecake is an excellent middle ground. It begins … Read more

These lemon pancakes have a bright, sunny flavor from fresh lemon juice and zest. They’re extra fluffy with golden edges and pair beautifully with summer berries or syrup. If you want a pancake that’s a bit more special, try these. I’ve wanted a lemon pancake recipe for a while—something simple but different, with the taste … Read more