Today is Fasnacht Day, and I celebrate with homemade Pennsylvania Dutch Fasnacht doughnuts. These rich, golden doughnuts are deep-fried until lightly crisp and then coated in granulated sugar, cinnamon sugar, or powdered sugar. For a special touch, some are filled with a smooth vanilla pastry cream. Table of Contents About the Recipe When is Fasnacht … Read more

This Chocolate Croissant Loaf puts a decadent spin on the classic pastry by combining flaky, butter-rich croissant layers with rich dark chocolate in a loaf you can slice and share. The result is crisp and golden on the outside, light and airy inside, and intensely chocolatey—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special dessert. This Chocolate … Read more

These Dark Chocolate Macarons feature crisp, dark chocolate shells with chewy centers, sandwiched around a rich dark chocolate fudge frosting. Bite-sized and intensely chocolatey, they’re more approachable to make than many expect. Table of Contents Why You Should Make This Recipe Behind the Recipe What is the Swiss Method for Making Macarons? What is a … Read more

This No-Sugar-Added Homemade Applesauce is one of the simplest recipes you can make. With just apples and a little water you’ll have smooth, naturally sweet applesauce—add cinnamon only if you like. Table of Contents Why you’ll love this recipe Ingredients Needed The Look and Taste of Cortland Apples How to Make the Recipe Storage Helpful … Read more

This moist and flavorful Blueberry Bundt Cake is effortless to make, filled with plump blueberries and a warm cinnamon-sugar swirl. Finish it with a simple blueberry glaze for an elegant after-dinner treat that’s easy enough for weeknights and beautiful enough for guests. Table of Contents Reasons You’ll Love This Blueberry Bundt Cake When Are Blueberries … Read more

This easy Small Batch Lemon Cupcakes recipe yields six soft, fluffy cupcakes finished with a whipped lemon cream cheese frosting. Brightened with fresh lemon zest and lemon juice, and finished with a touch of honey brushed over the warm cakes, these cupcakes deliver a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Table of Contents Reasons to … Read more

This Apple Bundt Cake is an easy, cozy dessert that’s perfect when you want something comforting without fuss. It’s filled with tender apple chunks, chopped walnuts, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a generous amount of applesauce for moisture. Finish it with a quick brown sugar glaze while it’s still warm for a truly irresistible treat. … Read more

This decadent Dark Chocolate Gingersnap Tart is a new addition to the Beyond the Butter® recipe box. It’s a luxurious dessert that pairs deep dark chocolate and a splash of chocolate liqueur in a silky ganache, all set in a buttery gingersnap crust. Finish it with homemade chocolate curls for an elegant touch. The recipe … Read more

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Tart is a no-bake dessert that layers a buttery chocolate sandwich cookie crust, a silky chocolate ganache, and a light, creamy peanut butter filling finished with a chocolate swirl. It’s indulgent, easy to prepare, and relies on common grocery staples—perfect for when you need a crowd-pleasing dessert without turning on … Read more

These Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft and chewy inside with a crisp, cinnamon-sugar crackly top. They’re a holiday baking must-have and simple to make. Table of Contents Reasons to Love These Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies What Does a Snickerdoodle Cookie Taste Like? What Are They Made Of? Here’s How to Make Snickerdoodles The Best Baking Tools … Read more