These steamed rose buns are soft, pillowy, and shaped to look just like beautiful blooming roses, made from a simple 4-ingredient yeast dough tinted with red food coloring. Perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or Valentine’s Day. They can even be made sugar-free by skipping the powdered sugar on top. They steam up fluffy, fragrant, and…
These 2-ingredient banana almond cookies are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and made with nothing but ripe banana and almond flour. No sugar, no oil, no eggs, no butter, no regular flour. Naturally sweet, gluten-free, and ready in about 15 minutes. The banana flavor comes through beautifully, and the almond flour gives them a…
This mirror glaze cake has a mesmerizing, reflective glaze that looks straight from a professional bakery. The base is a simple vanilla sponge made with eggs and buttermilk for a wonderfully moist crumb, and the gelatin-based mirror glaze creates that gorgeous, liquid-smooth finish. Impressive to look at, but far more achievable at home than it…
These vegan vanilla cupcakes are the most popular recipe on the site, and it is easy to understand why. Incredibly moist, soft, and full of clean vanilla flavor, made with no eggs, no milk, and no butter. Simple pantry ingredients, one bowl, about 25 minutes. They come out perfectly every single time and are the…
This strawberry yogurt loaf cake is tender, moist, and loaded with juicy fresh strawberries throughout. The sour cream keeps the crumb incredibly soft and rich, while a lemon icing on top adds a bright, tangy finish that complements the fruit beautifully. A straightforward, satisfying bake that slices cleanly and tastes wonderful with afternoon tea or…
This mini tsunami cake is a showstopper with a dramatic drip reveal: you pour a colored glaze over the side and watch it cascade down in a gorgeous liquid wave. Also known as a pull-me-up cake, it is as fun to make as it is to eat. The base is a light almond sponge with…
This strawberry cheesecake tart has a crumbly, buttery shortcrust with a hint of almond, a smooth and creamy cream cheese filling, and a topping of beautiful fresh strawberries. Rich without being heavy, with a satisfying snap when you slice through the crust. Everything comes together in stages but each step is simple and the result…
These no-bake strawberry cheesecake cups are creamy, fresh, and ready in minutes. A buttery graham cracker crust on the bottom, a smooth ricotta and cream cheese filling in the middle, and a layer of chopped fresh strawberries on top. No baking required. Perfectly portion-controlled, beautifully presented, and wonderfully light and fresh. Also try my Strawberry…
This Italian savory Easter pie (Pasqualina) is a beautiful, hearty tart filled with fresh baby spinach, creamy ricotta, parmesan, and eggs, all wrapped in a flaky, golden puff pastry shell. A traditional dish from Liguria, served at Easter but wonderful any time you want an impressive savory pie for lunch or dinner. Also try my…
This eggless chocolate cake made in the microwave is moist, deeply chocolatey, and ready in just 5 minutes. Made with buttermilk for an incredibly tender crumb and topped with a smooth chocolate custard sauce, it is a proper chocolate cake experience without turning the oven on. No eggs needed, and the result is genuinely rich…
These matcha green tea cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and have a beautifully earthy matcha flavor that pairs perfectly with the light, sweet whipped cream frosting on top. The vivid green color from the matcha is completely natural and makes them look stunning. Made with butter and eggs for a rich, tender crumb. The perfect cupcake…
These traditional Irish scones are fluffy, light, and studded with plump raisins throughout. Made with cold butter and a whole egg for a rich, tender crumb that holds together beautifully when split and spread with jam and clotted cream. Simple to make and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a proper…