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70 Fun Things to Bake When You’re Bored and Craving Something Sweet

By Taryn Pire

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Published Oct 26, 2022

Sure, you can binge The Watcher on Netflix or try reading that self-help book (again…). But why resign yourself to the couch when the oven is calling your name? Feel productive—and reward yourself with dessert—with these 70 fun things to bake instead. Whether you’re just bored or need to whip something sweet up on the fly, your taste buds will thank you for the following cookies, cakes, pies and more.

Time Commitment: 20 minutes
Why We Love It: gluten free, dairy free,

These sweet-and-salty handhelds, made with sugar-free peanut butter, keep in the freezer for up to three months. (That means you can bake some whenever you get a craving.) Bonus: You probably have everything you need to make them already on hand.

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Time Commitment: 35 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, make ahead

For those days when you’re craving pie but have no time to bake one. (Store-bought puff pastry to the rescue!) You can thank us later.

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Time Commitment: 40 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, make ahead

Think of them as classy homemade Oreos. Your kids will love finding one in their lunchboxes.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

This dessert is inspired by light-as-clouds semlor, a yeasted Swedish cake. Cardamom makes the cake delightfully fragrant.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

The secret ingredient in this ooey-gooey masterpiece? Freshly brewed coffee, for a bold kick. It enhances the rich cocoa flavor.

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Time Commitment: 2 hours and 25 minutes
Why We Love It: gluten free, special occasion-worthy, make ahead

Well, well, well. Aren’t you ambitious? (JK, the apple roses are easier to assemble than you’d think.)

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Time Commitment: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly,

Crowned with salted crisped rice-hazelnut crackle for good measure (and whipped cream, of course).

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Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: one pan, beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Way less work than crimping and blind-baking a homemade pie crust, but every bit as satisfying. It's a great way to use your farmers market berry haul come summer.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, one pan, crowd-pleaser

Your cast iron skillet basically guarantees crispy edges and a fluffy center, aka the perfect cake.

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Time Commitment: 10 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly,

In case you simply can’t be trusted around a whole fresh batch, this quick confection will hit the spot without tempting you for days.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 55 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, make ahead, crowd-pleaser

Vino, dessert and sprinkles—the gang’s all here. Why not wash 'em down with Champagne?

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Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: make ahead, special occasion-worthy, kid-friendly

Pillsbury has nothing on these beauties. Consider them your picky kids’ new favorite breakfast.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

Trade baking for frying and you’ve got cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips with a slew of sweet fixings.

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Time Commitment: 10 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, one bowl,

Face it, there’s no better way to get your chocolate fix than this lightning fast treat.

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Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

Rubbing lemon zest into the sugar helps release more of its natural citrus flavor into the cookies.

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Spend with Pennies

Time Commitment: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, no-bake, gluten free

The best impromptu baking recipes are those that require no baking at all. We're looking at you, cheater's fudge.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

Warning: Your brunch guests will think you scored these at a posh local café. Let the compliments roll in.

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Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

Store-bought puff pastry meets sticky-sweet, caramelized produce. Bookmark this now to wow the relatives at Christmas dinner.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

Less is more—unless we’re talking about breakfast pastries. (And two-ingredient vanilla icing.)

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Time Commitment: 45 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

They're destined to be the finale of your Thanksgiving feast. Can you believe they start with store-bought dough?

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Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

The key to this fall-inspired cake is boiling apple cider until it reduces into a highly concentrated, flavorful syrup. One bite, and it'll become your new favorite lazy Sunday baking project in the fall.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, make ahead, kid-friendly

These have Valentine’s Day goody bags written all over them, but they'd also make a great hostess gift for any occasion.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, kid-friendly, make ahead

C’mon, how ridiculously adorable are these Homer Simpson doughnut doppelgangers? They’re basically edible emojis.

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Time Commitment: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, no-bake, gluten free

You only need six ingredients and a couple hours to pull off this sophisticated Italian treat. We feel a dinner party coming on.

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Time Commitment: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, make ahead, no-bake, gluten free

If you’ve been devastated by deflated soufflé before, fret not. This one comes together in the freezer instead of the oven.

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Time Commitment: 10 minutes
Why We Love It:

Feel free to toss in whatever berries you have on hand, but the whipped cream is non-negotiable.

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Time Commitment: 4 hours and 30 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, make ahead, crowd-pleaser

On the hunt for a weekend baking project? Look no further than this impressive pick, starring homemade puff pastry.

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Time Commitment: 40 minutes
Why We Love It: kid-friendly, one pan, beginner-friendly

Something tells us your kids won’t want birthday cake for their next party once they catch wind of this triple threat.

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Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, make ahead,

They taste like a blissful combo of sugar cookies and coconut macaroons, and we’re here for it.

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Gimme Some Oven

Time Commitment: 10 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly,

Keep this Brie recipe in your back pocket for the next time your in-laws make an unexpected visit—it's just fancy-looking enough.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, make ahead, kid-friendly

Just in case quarantine hasn’t turned you into a total pro yet, this banana bread is impeccably moist and pretty darn foolproof.

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Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, make ahead

The whipped cream frosting stays firm and pink, thanks to freeze-dried strawberries.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

This tri-flavored custard pie, layered with chocolate, vanilla and strawberry fillings, is peak nostalgia.

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Time Commitment: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

If you’re a sucker for all things sweet and salty, add this stunner to your to-bake list, stat.

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Time Commitment: 35 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, make ahead

An endless supply of homemade copycat cookies > one bag of 16 store-bought Milanos, don't @ us.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Why We Love It: kid-friendly, gluten free, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

You can thank your nine-inch tart pan for this ingenious invention. It'll put the kids' trick-or-treat spoils to shame.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

Slivered almonds + sugar = a sweet, crunchy caramel crust that will impress every guest imaginable.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy,

Be sure to steep whole cardamom pods—not ground cardamom—in the cream to give the custard its warm, soothing flavor.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, make ahead

Let your kids top them off with marshmallows right before they finish baking, so they can watch them melt in the oven.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes (includes chilling)
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, gluten free,

These Brazilian sweets are dangerously poppable, not to mention a breeze to make. Take your pick of classic chocolate and unexpected strawberry milk.

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Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, gluten free, no-bake, special occasion-worthy

Table this pear-y chic idea (sorry) for your next fancy dinner. All it takes is simmering the fruit in spiced wine until tender.

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Time Commitment: 10 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly,

Cassava flour, maple syrup and coconut whipped cream keep this 10-minute wonder Paleo-friendly.

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Time Commitment: 5 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly,

Because graham crackers, chocolate and toasted marshmallows still taste divine together in the dead of winter. And in this iteration, you don't have to brave the great outdoors when it's below freezing to enjoy the combo.

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Time Commitment: 45 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, kid-friendly, make ahead

There’s truly nothing your muffin tin can’t do. Oh, and FYI, there’s no way you’ll be able to stop after just one.

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Time Commitment: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: no-bake, gluten free, vegan, special occasion-worthy

A sprinkling of rose tea is a great substitute if you don’t have dried rose petals in the spice cabinet (or don’t feel like searching for them at the store).

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Time Commitment: 3 hours
Why We Love It: gluten free, special occasion-worthy

Sweet, airy meringues layered with tart, five-ingredient grapefruit curd? Don’t mind if we do.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

Sticky toffee pudding, a holiday date spongecake from Britain, was long overdue for an upgrade. This one boasts thick honey-butter caramel.

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Time Commitment: 25 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly,

They’re soft and chewy like the O.G., but also rolled in sugar before baking for crunchy, caramelized bottoms.

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Time Commitment: 3 hours and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: gluten free, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

Think meringue topped with roasted, spiced apples and honey-vanilla whipped cream. So light, yet so decadent.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, one pan

Make this for every summer barbecue you ever throw and boom: You’re the hostess with the mostest.

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Time Commitment: 40 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

A simple caramel sauce sweetens the cookies and gives them a killer burnt sugar flavor. Feel free to dip them in dark chocolate or top them with flaky salt.

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Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser

It’s as easy as crinkling store-bought dough into a skillet, plopping in fresh plums and letting your oven do the rest.

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Time Commitment: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

Food coloring? You can do better than that. Pulse freeze-dried strawberries and sugar in the food processor instead to turn the crust pink.

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Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

You’ll have two dozen of ’em ready to eat in less time than it takes to watch an episode of Love Is Blind.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 25 minutes (plus chilling time)
Why We Love It: gluten free, dairy free, vegan, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

We fell hard for both the gingersnap crust and the candied ginger-pistachio topping, but they merely gild the chocolate lily.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy, kid-friendly

Not only are tiny desserts more fun to eat, but they’re also more fun to bake. Your guests will gush over these mini treats.

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Time Commitment: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

Violets, pansies, lavender, roses—the garden is your oyster. (P.S.: You can find dried edible flowers at Gourmet Sweet Botanicals. )

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

Do fresh summer berries some justice by showing them off atop store-bought pie crust. Bonus points for topping it with vanilla ice cream.

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Time Commitment: 50 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Because no baker (or eater) should ever have to choose between cookies and brownies.

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Time Commitment: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser, make ahead

Ready thy camera: It'd be a crime not to share that lilac-hued meringue topper on social media.

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Time Commitment: 55 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy,

Since the recipe calls for frozen berries instead of fresh, you can whip up this impressive dessert any time of year.

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Time Commitment: 3 hours and 10 minutes
Why We Love It: special occasion-worthy, crowd-pleaser

We hope you like things a lil’ spicy, because this pie calls for fresh, ground *and* crystallized ginger.

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Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, kid-friendly,

Craving this summer staple in the off-season? Trade the bonfire for your oven’s broiler and a cast iron skillet.

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Time Commitment: 10 minutes
Why We Love It: gluten free,

On the worst of days, there’s no cure quite like raw cookie dough. Do yourself a favor and indulge safely in this egg- and wheat-free take instead of the store-bought kind.

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Time Commitment: 40 minutes (plus chilling time)
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, make ahead, special occasion-worthy

What's sweet, sour, silky and crunchy in every bite? These lime-kissed cuties, which come together in mess-free muffin tins.

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Time Commitment: 3 hours and 5 minutes
Why We Love It: make ahead, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

And just like that, we're craving buttered toast. This peasant bread recipe is mind-blowingly easy to pull off (and it's hiding a generous layer of cinnamon sugar).

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Time Commitment: 30 minutes
Why We Love It: beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy, kid-friendly

Believe it or not, the marbled design is such a breeze to pull off that even your kids can help decorate. Start with store-bought sugar cookie dough to save time.

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_{Taryn Pire is PureWow’s associate food editor. A former bartender and barista, she’s been writing about all things delicious since 2016, developing recipes, reviewing restaurants and investigating food trends at Food52, New Jersey Family Magazine and Taste Talks. When she isn’t testing TikTok’s latest viral recipe, she’s having popcorn for dinner and posting about it on Instagram @cookingwithpire.}

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Want to get busy on a lazy weekend afternoon? Check out these fun baking ideas, including cakes, breads, bars and more, that you'll be glad you tried.

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I served this recipe to my family while we were on vacation and they were all amazed! The best part: I didn’t spend tons of time on it thanks to refrigerated pie crust. Watch your mini tarts around the 13-minute mark to make sure they don’t brown too quickly. If you’d like, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for a beautiful finishing touch.—Allison Bell, Hillsdale, New Jersey

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Focaccia is one of my favorite bread recipes. It’s one of the least labor-intensive since there isn’t any kneading. The dough is very wet, which is perfect for a tender, yet chewy, bread with a very distinct salt bite. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

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A good olive oil cake isn’t overly sweet, so it can just as easily be a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack as it can be a dessert. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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This bright and creamy lemon chess pie cuts beautifully and has a smooth texture. It’s one of my favorites. —Hannah LaRue Rider, East Point, Kentucky

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My relatives have been making these tasty doughnuts for years. The potatoes keep them moist, and the glaze provides just the right amount of sweetness. —Marlene Reichart, Leesport, Pennsylvania

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This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with a cup of coffee, hot cocoa or milk. —Monica Schnapp, Irvine, California

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Here’s a sure standout on your treat tray. The cheery cookies get their bright-pink color from cranberry-flavored gelatin.

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Cherries and chocolate are natural partners that make desserts such as this simply scrumptious! The marbled effect is easily achieved by layering the two contrasting batters. —Sandra Campbell, Chase Mills, New York

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These beautiful shortbread sandwich cookies are always a welcome addition to our annual ladies holiday tea luncheon. The distinctive rosemary flavor, paired so well with the tangy lemon curd, has made them a favorite in our group for years! —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia

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These braided pastries are filled with chunks of cookies and peanut butter. They are perfect for dessert or with your morning coffee. You could use any type of chocolate cookie or chocolate candy that would pair well with peanut butter. You can even substitute hazelnut spread for the peanut butter. —Daniel Carberg, Roxbury, New Hampshire

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My mom taught me about Italian prune plums and pie. Sprinkling the crust with ground hazelnuts gives it a luscious flavor and also keeps it from getting soggy. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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This hazelnut bar recipe puts a Nutella spin on the classic magic bar! Drizzle melted Nutella spread on top for extra flair. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

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My family always requests these soft molasses cookies. These chewy cookies are also great for shipping as holiday gifts or to troops overseas. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

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These tiramisu cookies bring out the delicious flavors of tiramisu, sandwich-style. Pack these treats in a decorative container for an easy edible hostess gift. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Fresh ginger complements the chocolate truffle filling in this elegant, almost sinful tart. Small servings are best! —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

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I rely on a bread machine to mix the dough for this buttery garlic breadsticks recipe that is mildly seasoned with garlic and basil. I like to use this dough when making pizza, too. —Charles Smith, Baltic, Connecticut

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This cranberry bread is tender and moist. The first time I made it, it immediately became a favorite for the fall and winter holidays. The tart cranberries complement the sweet chocolate so well.—Jessica Hornaday, Nampa, Idaho

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We love a dazzling dessert of meringue shells filled with sunny lemon curd. It’s sweet and tart, crunchy and fluffy. Top this lemon curd dessert with whipped cream and berries. —Kris Brill, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I love this hearty, chewy loaf that uses oats, rye flour, rice and sunflower seeds. It’s so robust, you could almost make a meal out of this bread with a little butter. —Jane Thomas, Burnseville, Minnesota

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What gardener doesn't have extra zucchini? When it is abundant, I shred and freeze plenty so I have it on hand to bake this moist zucchini cake with walnuts all year long. The cream cheese frosting is yummy, and the big panful always goes fast at a picnic or potluck. —Marie Hoyer, Hodgenville, Kentucky

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I love to combine flavors and spices from different cultures. These cookies have ground cinnamon in them, which is a classic flavor in Mexican chocolate. They are very crunchy and are loaded with maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts. —Nancy C. Evans, Phoenix, Arizona

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I love this chocolate babka. It’s a rewarding recipe for taking the next step in your bread baking. Even if it’s slightly imperfect going into the oven, it turns out gorgeous. Look at those swirls! —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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There’s nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast when I sell them at my pie bakery! —Allison Cebulla, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This absolutely scrumptious banana Bundt cake needs no icing, just a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Even though the recipe has been a family secret for years, I’m delighted to share it with my fellow home cooks. —Oma Rollison, El Cajon, California

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My daughter loves all things pink, so this recipe was just right for her birthday. Even my teenage son (not a fan of pink) ate his share, too. —Paulette Smith, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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These cookies are very popular here in Wyoming. Mix up a batch for your crew and see why! —Patsy Steenbock, Shoshoni, Wyoming

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This is one of my favorite summer recipes because it features peaches and berries that are in season, but it is just as delicious with frozen fruit. The quick biscuit topping brings it all together. —Lauren McAnelly, Des Moines, Iowa

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My daughter and I have cranked out dozens of these homemade crescent rolls. It’s a real team effort. I cut the dough into pie-shaped wedges; she rolls them up. —Irene Yeh, Mequon, Wisconsin

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My maternal grandmother preferred sewing and quilting to cooking and baking, but there were some things that she cooked and baked really well. She was the only person I knew who made snickerdoodles, simple but yummy cookies that I've always enjoyed. Since cheesecake is my very favorite dessert, I couldn't resist coming up with one that re-creates those flavors. I think of my grandmother each time I make it! Sometimes I'll drizzle the slices with maple syrup. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

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Blueberries and bananas combine in these tender, golden loaves. Whether you enjoy a slice as a snack or for breakfast, this bread is so flavorful, you won’t need butter. —Sandy Flick, Toledo, Ohio

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Toasted nuts, Nutella and liqueur transform fudgy homemade brownies into a hazelnut-lover’s dream. They’re perfect for a casual meal on Christmas Eve or as a yummy gift.

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This recipe is one of my favorites! The tropical flavors remind me of being on vacation with my family in the Caribbean—I have so many fun memories. —Stephanie Pichelli, Toronto, Ontario

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I love baking cookies to give as gifts to my family and friends. I created this recipe for my annual holiday cookie platter and it received rave reviews from both children and adults. If the buttercream doesn't come together after all of the butter has been incorporated, add some shortening one tablespoon at a time until the mixture starts to transform. —Julie Thomas, Saukville, Wisconsin

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My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. These decadent treats are the result, and we really enjoy them! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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At my husband's urging, I entered this recipe at the Pennsylvania Farm Show—and won first place! You'll love the cakelike texture and tropical flavors. —Sharon Rydbom, Tipton, Pennsylvania

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Tangy ginger, tart lemon and puckery cranberries make this melt-in-your-mouth cake as crisp—and gorgeous—as autumn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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A friend gave me a quick version of this gooey butter cake recipe using a cake mix, but I prefer baking from scratch, so I came up with my own. My family can’t get enough! The middle will sink a little; this is normal. This dessert is delicious served warm or cold. —Cheri Foster, Vail, Arizona

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On a cold day, nothing is better than a warm, crusty Dutch oven raisin bread filled with walnuts. —Catherine Ward, Taste of Home Prep Kitchen Manager

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My mom loved to bake this sky-high apple stack cake. Layer the apple goodness two days before serving. Later, a dusting of confectioners' sugar is the only topping you'll need. —LeVa Clement, Jackson, Missouri

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Here’s my go-to recipe for biscuits. Brushing them with the garlic-butter topping before baking seals the deal! —Amy Martin, Vancouver, WA

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Heavenly is a good description for this chocolate chip cheesecake, conveniently made a day ahead. When I don’t have a candy bar on hand, I melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips to use in the frosting. —Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah

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Put a stack of these beauties out at a potluck and you'll find only crumbs on your platter when it's time to head home. Everyone will be asking who made those scrumptious blondies, so be sure to bring copies of the recipe! —Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Senior Food Editor

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This Moscow mule cake is my favorite cake I’ve ever made from scratch. It’s so moist and flavorful, and it reminds me of my favorite cocktail. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri

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The flavors in this cake really make it stand out as a special-occasion dessert. With raisins, fresh sweet pear chunks, rich spices, crunchy walnuts and rum, it's a fine finale for your holiday spread. If you don't cook with alcohol, try substituting apple juice for the rum—it will still be delicious! —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

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I like to serve colorful desserts for gatherings with family and friends. These beautiful tarts are filled with cranberry and citrus flavor, and they’re easy to make and serve. —Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin

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These apple streusel muffins remind us of coffee cake, and my husband and kids love them as a quick breakfast or snack on the run. The drizzle of glaze makes them pretty enough for company. —Dulcy Grace, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania

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I create my delightful bagels by adapting several other recipes. I enjoy them spread with cream cheese or onion and chive cream cheese. —Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri

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This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in saturated fat. Serve the cake as is, or dress it up with a dollop of whipped cream and strawberries or raspberries. It is wonderful warm, but the flavor improves as it sits, so make it a day or two before you plan to serve it. Store the cake at room temperature. —Leigh Rys, Herndon, Virginia

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Some people consider bread to be the most important part of a meal…and this Irish bread satisfies such folks! This recipe is by far the best soda bread I’ve ever tried. With the addition of raisins, it is moist and delicious! —Evelyn Kenney, Trenton, New Jersey

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Our family loves to take drives, and I often bring these M&M cookie bars along for snacking in the car. —Martha Haseman, Hinckley, Illinois

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Originally Published: October 29, 2018

Kristin George

Kristin George is a lifestyle + parenting writer and content creator living in Milwaukee, WI, with her husband and three boys. She is the founder of Dotted Comma, a marketing consulting agency driven to "cause a pause." In addition to her family and writing, she loves coffee, yoga, traveling, and making lists. You can connect with Kristin at dottedcomma.com.

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Cake "Pleasure" recipe - European cuisine: Pastries and desserts.

"Food" Cake "Pleasure" recipe - European cuisine: Pastries and desserts. Food

Author:

Tatyana Burantova

Portations:

8 prepare:

1 hour 30 minutes

Author

Author: Tatyana Burantova3 Recipe recipes, such as Negro in foam or Berry. But! I changed this recipe, making it more economical and even more tender. I reduced the number of eggs from 3 to 1, semolina cream is just the most delicate, and baking in a slow cooker is convenient for young mothers, those who do not have an oven, like me)) And also for those who are new to home baking.)

Energy value for a portion of

Calorius

Squirrels

Fat

Carbohydrates

431

76 9000

Kcal

grams

grams of

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Ingredients

portions

Chicken egg

1 piece

Kefir

1 cup

0003

1 cup

Sugar

8 tablespoons

Wheat flour

2 cups

Soda

1 tablespoon

400 ml

70 g

GURNA 9000 2 manna tablespoons

Vanilla sugar

1 teaspoon

Chocolate sauce

to taste

Cooking instructions

1 hour 30 minutes

1Mix the egg and 4 tbsp. l. sugar, kefir and jam, beat well, add flour and soda, beat. The consistency of the dough should be like thick sour cream. Pour into the multicooker mold, cook for 50 minutes in the baking mode, check the readiness with a dry toothpick. Turn the cake over and bake for another 7-10 minutes to brown the top.

Crib How to check the quality of eggs

2For cream, pour semolina and 4 tbsp. l. sugar, cook porridge, cool. Whipping with a blender, add oil, and you can also add fruits, cottage cheese.

Tool Blender

3 Cut the finished cake with a thread into 3 layers, cool. Thoroughly spread the cream over all the cake layers and sides of the cake. It’s good if the cake stands for several hours for impregnation, it will be much more tender, but if you make at least one cut, you won’t get tenderness. Better to wait. Cut into pieces, pour over chocolate sauce before serving!

ToolChef's knife

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