These Nutella cookies are soft and chewy with a rich chocolate‑hazelnut flavor. Nutella is folded into the dough and chocolate chips add extra melty pockets. Expect fudgy centers and crisp edges. This recipe was originally published September 2016 and updated May 4, 2025. This Nutella chocolate cookie recipe yields soft, tender cookies with a pleasant, … Read more

Sweet, juicy, slightly tart and finished with a buttery cinnamon-oat crumble—this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is a summer favorite. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert. Old-fashioned strawberry rhubarb crisp is one of my top picks among fruit crisps and crumbles. The tart rhubarb balances the sweet, ripe strawberries beautifully, and the … Read more

This extra-creamy coffee cheesecake features an Oreo cookie crust, rich espresso flavor, and a coffee-infused chocolate ganache topping. It’s an indulgent dessert ideal for coffee lovers. When I bring a cheesecake to a gathering, the leftovers often become my breakfast — so combining morning coffee with smooth cheesecake felt inevitable. The tang of cream cheese … Read more

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