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Giant Cinnamon Roll

The best cake might just be a giant cinnamon roll

Instead of a traditional layer cake, try this sweet alternative for your next celebration.

Jan 19, 2023
Coconut Cake

Cake flour vs. all-purpose flour: What's the difference, and how do I substitute?

Cake flour is great, but if you don’t have it, don't worry.

Jan 18, 2023

Our 14 best brunch recipes for leisurely weekends

Cinnamon rolls, coffee cake, and quiche make the best meal of the day even better.

Jan 16, 2023
Keto-Friendly Seed & Spice Bread

How to bake keto-friendly bread

It's possible to recreate bread's classic taste and texture — here's how.

Jan 13, 2023
Top of pound cake with crack running on top of loaf

Things bakers know: How to get pretty cracks in your loaf cakes

Crack the code with a knife and some butter.

Jan 12, 2023
Bread with open crumb structure

Hydration in bread dough, explained

The what, why, and how of bread hydration.

Jan 11, 2023
Matnakash (Armenian Fingerprint Flatbread)

Armenian “fingerprint flatbread” is chewy, crusty, and very fun to make

Golden, puffy matnakash is simple, but takes a few key steps to get right.

Jan 9, 2023
Pizza crust in an air fryer for baking

So you just got an air fryer? Here’s how to bake with it.

This beloved appliance is great for baking everything from cookies to cheesecake.

Jan 4, 2023
Slices of gluten-free cinnamon-crisp coffee cake on plates with forks

How we perfected the ultimate coffee cake, our Recipe of the Year

The secrets are reverse creaming, crispy crumbs, and a fudgy filling.

Dec 28, 2022
Buckwheat-Cardamom Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Our most popular recipes of the year

The things you couldn't stop baking this year.

Dec 26, 2022
Different flavors of cookie pie crust

Dos (and don’ts) for making great graham cracker crust

And don’t stop at graham crackers — try other cookie crusts, too.

Dec 21, 2022
Eggnog Rum Balls

Boozy, thrifty, and downright delicious — rum balls are a must-make

Here's how to make this nostalgic classic with almost any leftover baked good.

Dec 19, 2022
Cranberry-Orange Olive Oil Cake

This Hanukkah, the oil is in the cakes (and cookies!)

Frying in oil is traditional for Hanukkah, but this year I’m baking with it instead.

Dec 16, 2022
Glazed Ginger-Citrus Shortbread

Things bakers know: The go-to trick for perfectly round logs of cookie dough

All you need is parchment paper and a bench knife.

Dec 14, 2022
Salted Rosemary Caramel Sauce

How to make caramel (without breaking a sweat)

Caramel is harder than boiling water, but not by much. Here's how to do it.

Dec 12, 2022
Medium and small offset spatula on a marble surface next to frosted cake

Why an offset spatula is an essential, must-have tool

It does far more than just frost cakes.

Dec 9, 2022
Neapolitan Sugar Cookie Bars

A classic ice cream combo, reimagined in bar form

Our new Neapolitan Sugar Cookies Bars embody a familiar dessert — with one twist.

Dec 8, 2022
Maple Shortbread

7 of the cutest (and greenest) ways to gift your baked goods

Skip the single-use wrapping paper and embrace the reusable route.

Dec 7, 2022
Stick of unwrapped butter on counter

Is it always OK to put softened butter back in the fridge?

For the best baking success, here's the deal on saving softened butter for later.

Dec 6, 2022
Sugar cookies on parchment-lined baking sheet

Cookies spreading? It might be your pan lining.

From parchment to silicone, the material you use to line your pans affects how your cookies spread.

Dec 1, 2022
Gingerbread Bundt Cake

12 inexpensive (but wildly delicious) holiday bakes

Festive recipes that bring the flavor, without breaking your budget.

Nov 29, 2022
Hands cutting out biscuit dough

Baking with chronic fatigue? We've got tips for conserving energy in the kitchen.

The right prep and adjustments will make baking more enjoyable.

Nov 22, 2022
Sourdough Dinner Rolls

Dinner rolls from your air fryer — in under 10 minutes

No room in your regular oven? Flash-bake rolls in your fryer.

Nov 21, 2022
Apple Butter Apple Sauce

How (and why) to turn applesauce into homemade apple butter

A grocery store shortcut for bakery-worthy treats.

Nov 17, 2022