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I cannot even begin to tell you about the nostalgia I get when I see a boxed cake mix. As a kid, and a beginner baker, I only made boxed...

These are the best chocolate muffins you’ll ever eat. They are super chocolatey, extremely moist but are also kind of nice and dense....

Super easy mini cheesecakes, with a homemade graham cracker crust, topped with chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce or fresh fruit are sure...

Soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are seriously one of the best pick-me-ups on a cold day. They're a great alternate to chocolate...

Do you remember being a little kid and having those two-bite cupcakes just so you could lick off the buttercream frosting? That was...

Cream cheese frosting is so versatile and compliments so many different types of baked goods like carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes,...

There's just something about Cinnabon's frosting that really compliments their cinnamon rolls. Since I got my cinnamon roll recipe down...

I've been baking a lot lately and have been accused of trying to make everybody pack on the pounds. So I decided to opt for a healthy...

If you know how to make standard chewy chocolate chip cookies, you can make just about any type of cookies. What I love about cookie...

White chocolate macadamia nut cookies are one of the best cookies you can eat! The're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of white...

This simple and easy recipe for vanilla cupcakes is absolutely perfect for any occasion or just when you feel like having a cupcake....

Ah, Cinnamon buns. Need I say more? If you love this ooey gooey, sweet and sticky treat, this recipe is for you. When you think of...

Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are seriously the best invention ever! Learn how to make them here!

This thick Italian style hot chocolate is rich, chocolatey and velvety smooth. It is sooo good and perfect on a cold winter day. It is...