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Dessert Recipes, Baking Tips & Tricks

With over three decades of experience, I am here to inspire and guide you on a delightful baking journey. First, start here to dive into Baking 101 to learn the baking basics. Then, choose a recipe from simple to elaborate, from classic madeleines to a modern French apple tart.

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    4-ingredient Genoise Sponge Cake
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    How To Make Hazelnut Praline Paste (3 Ingredients)
  • A batch of nun's farts on a red plate with a tea towel in the background
    Nun's Farts (French Fried Donuts)
  • Two slices of Suzy French chocolate cake on a grey plate with other plates on background.
    French Chocolate Cake Straight From Paris
  • Stacked Italian shortbread cookies on a grey plate with other cookies and almonds on background.
    Authentic Italian Shortbread Cookies
  • French dark chocolate mousse in glasses with a spoon full of mousse.
    French Chocolate Mousse (Mousse au Chocolat)

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Basic Recipes

Discover the art of baking with an irresistible collection of sponge cakes and luscious creams, from Italian delights to Japanese creations and more.

  • Three layers of Genoise sponge cake on parchment paper.
    4-ingredient Genoise Sponge Cake
  • Chocolate sponge cake on a wire rack.
    Soft And Light Chocolate Sponge Cake
  • Four Japanese sponge cake layers on a marble board.
    Japanese Sponge Cake
  • Almond cream in a bowl with ground and whole almonds in the background.
    Almond Cream Filling (Crème D'amande)
  • Diplomat cream in a white bowl with a spoon and towel in the background.
    Creme Diplomate (Diplomat Cream)
  • Beurre noisette in a pan with a spatula and cubed butter.
    Beurre Noisette (Brown Butter) Recipe

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A home baker with over 30 years of experience, sharing baking recipes with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and tricks. Get baking, and let the fun begin!

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Cake Recipes

Whether you prefer a simple loaf cake or a showstopping layer cake, this is where to find your next favorite cake.

  • Mandarin Gingerbread pavlova on a serving plate.
    Mandarin and Gingerbread Pavlova
  • Louise cake on a cake stand.
    Ottolenghi's Louise Cake With Plum And Coconut
  • Slices of vanilla Swiss roll on a serving board.
    Vanilla Swiss Roll Recipe
  • Slices of Nutella Swiss roll on a wooden board lined with parchment.
    Nutella Swiss Roll Cake (Nutella Roulade)
  • Quatre-quarts cake on a serving board.
    Quatre-Quarts (French Pound Cake)
  • Sliced gateau de Savoie on a serving platter.
    Gâteau de Savoie (Biscuit de Savoie)

>More Cake Recipes

Cookie Recipes

You'll find the perfect unique cookie recipe, from simple to traditional cookies, for whatever your occasion.

  • Cantucci Toscani on a plate with nuts and halved Italian almond biscuits around.
    Cantucci (Italian Almond Biscuits)
  • Sweetened condensed milk cookies on a marble board.
    Sweetened Condensed Milk Cookies (5 Ingredients)
  • Meringue mushrooms on a marble board.
    Meringue Mushrooms for Yule Log

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No-Bake Desserts

You're sure to find the perfect sweet treat recipe, from a quick glass dessert to a fancy but easy no-bake dessert.

  • Fig tiramisu cups in a serving board.
    Easy Fig Tiramisu (15-Minute Recipe)
  • Caramelized bananas served with ice cream and flaked almonds in a bowl.
    10-Minute Caramelized Bananas (Easy Recipe)
  • Caramelized apples topped with ice cream and caramel in a dessert bowl with a spoon.
    Easy Caramelized Apples Recipe
  • Pan fried bananas topped with ice cream and black sesame seeds.
    4-Ingredient Pan Fried Bananas Dessert

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Baking 101

Get baking with these guides, from conversion charts, tips, and tricks to the science of baking-related topics.

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    How To Make A Cake Roll Without Cracking
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    Can You Freeze Cake Batter?
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    15 Tips On Baking With Silicone Molds
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    30 Baking Secrets to Moist Cakes

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Summer Desserts

  • Fig tiramisu cups in a serving board.
    Easy Fig Tiramisu (15-Minute Recipe)
  • Louise cake on a cake stand.
    Ottolenghi's Louise Cake With Plum And Coconut
  • Apple and blueberry crumble in a white ceramic dish with ice cream and two spoons.
    Apple And Blueberry Crumble (Super Easy)
  • Sliced Jordgubbstårta on a cake board.
    Jordgubbstårta (Swedish Strawberry Cake)

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  • Sliced Sans Rival cake on a cake board.
    Sans Rival Cake (Filipino Cashew Meringue Cake)
  • A batch of baked madeleines in a baking mold.
    Classic French Madeleines (Madeleine Cookies)
  • Italian sponge cake on a marble board.
    Italian Sponge Cake (Pan di Spagna)
  • Halved muffin loaded with blueberries with the rest of the cakes in the background.
    To Die For Blueberry Muffins Recipe
  • French financiers with almonds on a wooden board lined with parchment.
    Classic French Financiers (Authentic Recipe)
  • Stack of banana bread slices on a serving board.
    Easy Banana Bread Without Baking Soda

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