Baking with apples is one of my year-round rituals that I will never give up, whether it's the height of apple season in October or a Sunday morning in May when I'm craving something cozy. Apples are endlessly versatile, shining in baked goods from holiday pies and cakes to simple breakfast treats. My Spiced Apple...
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Swiss meringue buttercream frosting is one I’ll choose over the classic powdered sugar version almost every time. It’s smooth and pipeable, so that even simple cupcakes look professionally made. Add coconut flavor to the mix, and it becomes something that is hard to resist! This coconut buttercream frosting is light and creamy, with rich coconut...
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If there’s one cake that always delivers...moist, warmly spiced, and just a little nostalgic...it’s carrot cake. But my version? It’s baked in (what else?) a Bundt pan for maximum ease. It's then infused with crushed pineapple and lots of finely shredded carrots for unbeatable moisture, and finished with a smooth coconut glaze, toasted coconut, and...
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If you’ve never made a chiffon cake before......friend, this is your moment! This cloud-like classic chiffon cake is light as air, delicately sweet, and has a soft, springy crumb that practically melts in your mouth. It’s a cake that looks elegant enough for dinner parties and celebrations but is simple enough to master at home....
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If you’ve ever wondered how to bake a Bundt cake that releases cleanly, bakes evenly, and stays moist for days, you’re in the right place. Bundt cakes that look impressive follow a few specific rules. Once you understand them, they’re one of the most reliable desserts you can make. In this complete guide, I’m sharing...
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I’m known for baking big, show-stopping Bundt cakes that take center stage on a dessert table. If you’ve flipped through my cookbook Beautiful Bundts, you know I love dramatic swirls and generous slices. But...it’s time to give the little guys their moment. These mini vanilla Bundt cakes are soft, buttery, and perfectly sized for entertaining,...
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Blood Orange Cardamom Bundt Cake is one of my favorite things to serve at brunches or bring to a potluck. It looks fancy, with a warm cardamom-spiced streusel ribbon running through the center and a vibrant blood orange glaze settling into every crevice, but it’s surprisingly easy to make, especially if you’re already comfortable baking...
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These blackberry muffins with buttery streusel topping are soft, tall, and bursting with juicy berries. They're a bakery-style muffin that's fluffy and lightly lemon-scented, the blackberries stay jammy (not mushy), and the spiced streusel adds warmth and crunch. Whenever I bake a batch, Gigi walks out the door with a bagful for school or skating...
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This lemon olive oil cake is everything I want in a citrus dessert: moist without being heavy, bright but not sharp, and simple enough to make on a whim. Instead of butter or milk, it relies on good olive oil and eggs, which gives the cake a soft texture and a pretty yellow hue and...
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If classic banana bread is already your go-to breakfast treat or snack and peanut butter is always in your pantry (I have crunchy and creamy!), then this recipe is for you. Easy Banana and Peanut Butter Loaf with Chocolate Chips is soft and moist, and it looks gorgeous sliced and served on a platter. It’s...
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When my bananas get a little too ripe for snacking, this Peanut Butter Banana Cake is exactly what I want to bake (this blog is called Peanut Butter and Julie, after all!) It’s easy, familiar, and elevated enough to feel special--thanks to peanut butter and banana batters layered and swirled together in a Bundt pan....
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A bakery-style scone feels extra special: tall, golden edges, fluffy center, buttery layers, and that sweet drizzle on top that makes a regular morning feel like a treat. My favorite strawberry scones are exactly that kind of bake. They’re made with fresh strawberries, buttermilk, and plenty of cold butter for a soft, flaky texture that...
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My mom is famous among friends and family for her decadent hot fudge sauce. We love it spooned warm over peppermint stick ice cream, but truthfully, you could probably pour it over a piece of plywood and it would still taste incredible. I've tried to convince her to sell it, but like many of the...
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If you’ve ever wished your favorite gooey cinnamon rolls could magically transform into a dramatic, sliceable brunch centerpiece… good news: dreams really do come true. This Cinnamon Roll Cake is everything you love about classic cinnamon rolls (pillowy dough, buttery cinnamon swirl, melty vanilla icing), but it's baked in a Bundt pan. And if you've...
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These brown sugar and bourbon spiced pecans are everything you want in a holiday snack: crunchy, warmly spiced, buttery, caramelized, and just boozy enough to taste festive (but not enough for anyone to go wild at your cookie exchange!) They make amazing gifts, the perfect snack for holiday grazing, and (my favorite!) an instant upgrade...
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