Tag: baked

These thick, chewy, soft-baked, bakery-style cookies take classic chocolate chip cookies to the next level. Browned butter and extra salt enhance the warm caramel notes from the brown sugar, while sourdough discard provides a subtle tang right at the end. Rich dark chocolate studded throughout and flaky sea salt...

If you’re like me, you probably stock up on apples when they go on sale during peak apple season. Apples, especially the crisper varieties, can stay firm and fresh in the refrigerator for an exceptionally long time. And if they do get a little soft, that’s often not a...

Capturing the essence of “Butterbeer” has been a driving force in the culinary world of Harry Potter fans since the drink first appeared in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 1999. The books gave us surprisingly little information about what Butterbeer actually tasted like, leaving fans plenty...

There’s something special about brownies and cheesecake — combining two indulgent flavors and textures feels perhaps a little bit naughty, like maybe you’re getting away with something you shouldn’t. This cheesecake brownie recipe takes things even further, infusing both the brownie and cheesecake with all the flavor of a...

Apples don’t often get associated with decadent, indulgent desserts. But when you take a buttery, toffee-studded blondie, layered with a rich, velvety caramel cheesecake and topped with a glossy, gooey caramel apple pie filling, a decadent, indulgent dessert is exactly what you get. Add in the warmth of cinnamon,...

If you’ve entered into the great sourdough experiment, you know one of the biggest challenges isn’t what to make with your starter, but what to do with the discard. You could always do as the name implies and simply throw it away, but that always makes me feel just...

Tangy buttermilk, toasty browned butter, warm vanilla and a creamy caramel frosting elevate a humble banana cake into a crave-worthy treat. If you have a few past-their-prime bananas hanging around your kitchen, this snack cake is the perfect way to transform them. Banana cakes like this have been around...

This nearly 100-year-old recipe is a true vintage classic—a lemon chiffon cake made from the same formula Harry Baker created in 1927. With its light, airy crumb and bright lemon flavor, it’s perfect for a celebration or simply because. It was my grandmother’s signature cake, and one I remember...

Pavlova is an Australian (or New Zealand… or perhaps neither!) dessert named for Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. Some say its billowy shape was inspired by her tutu; others claim it was created to be as light as the dancer herself. At its core, pavlova is a baked meringue topped...

It’s that time of year when parents celebrate and children mourn: back to school. Some schools, like ours, are already in session; others will be starting in the next couple of weeks. Either way, it’s the perfect moment to pull out a tried‑and‑true, quick recipe that guarantees delicious treats...