This small-batch vanilla cupcake recipe yields 6 cupcakes. They’re moist, tender and sized to avoid leftovers. The method is tailored to produce a half batch that turns out perfectly every time. If you want a vanilla cupcake with buttery vanilla flavor and a soft, moist crumb, these small-batch vanilla cupcakes are ideal. Cupcakes can dry … Read more
Learn how to make a mini red velvet cake with true red velvet flavor and a lovely red color. Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, this small cake is quick and easy to prepare and serves about 4 people (or 2 with leftovers). It’s an ideal small-batch dessert for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. … Read more
These 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy and packed with peanut butter flavor. They taste like classic peanut butter cookies but require far less effort. ***This recipe was first published in 2018 and updated August 27, 2020 with new photos and tips.*** You can make extra-soft, irresistibly chewy peanut butter cookies with just … Read more
These Cadbury Cream Egg-stuffed cookies are the ultimate Easter treat. Large, chewy chocolate chip cookies conceal a full-sized Cream Egg in the center for an extra indulgent bite—perfect for fans of the iconic candy. Cadbury Cream Eggs are a classic part of any Easter chocolate haul: milk chocolate shells surrounding a sweet, gooey center. This … Read more
These double chocolate chip cookies are extra soft and packed with chocolate chips. They’re thick, chewy, gooey and sit somewhere between a brownie and a cookie. Have your milk ready — these are for true chocolate lovers. This recipe was originally posted July 2015 and updated September 4, 2025 with new photos and recipe tips. … Read more
This lemon blueberry bundt cake has a delicious lemon flavor with sweet berries throughout. It’s moist, flavorful and drizzled with lemon glaze. This recipe was originally published July 2021 and updated February 2022 with new photos, tips and a slightly refined method. Simple, elegant and bursting with fresh lemon, this lemon blueberry bundt cake is … Read more
These dark chocolate caramel cookies are rich, fudgy, and filled with gooey caramel. Exceptionally soft, they deliver deep chocolate flavor balanced by sweet, salted caramel. Surprisingly easy to make, they look and taste like a gourmet treat. This post was updated August 19, 2024. The original recipe used caramel bits. The updated method stuffs each … Read more
Homemade strawberry sauce is unbeatable — vibrant, sweet, and perfect on ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, or any dessert. This simple recipe uses just three ingredients and works with fresh or frozen berries. 
This strawberry sauce elevates desserts instantly. It’s fragrant, naturally fruity, and incredibly easy to make. With only strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, you’ll have a versatile sauce ready in minutes.
Swiss meringue buttercream is silky, light, and not overly sweet. It pipes beautifully on cakes and cupcakes, holds its shape, and gives a glossy, smooth finish. Below are clear steps, tips, and troubleshooting advice to help you make perfect Swiss meringue buttercream. What is Swiss Meringue Buttercream? Swiss meringue buttercream is made from egg whites, … Read more
These chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth bites of pure comfort. Ideal for a holiday cookie tray or whenever you want a classic, easy shortbread treat. I’ve been making this shortbread for years. It was the first Christmas cookie I remember baking on my own—discovered in one of my mum’s magazines when I was about … Read more