Apricot Cardamom Mini Cakes

Apricot Cardamom Mini Cakes

These simple sweet apricot cardamom mini cakes are as cute as can be. They are buttery, sweet, tart and full of warmth from the ground cardamom. This creates the perfect balance between fruity sweetness and exotic spice. 

Plum Oat Crisp

Plum Oat Crisp

Ripe, plump plums take centre stage in this super easy plum oat crisp. Their natural sweetness is enhanced by rich brown sugar and a hint of all-spice. On top of the juicy filling is a crunchy oat topping – a blend of oats, butter, brown sugar and pecans – creating a balance of textures that’s as delightful to the palate as it is pleasing to the eye. You’re going to love this easy recipe!

Peach Tarte Tatin

Easy Peach Tarte Tatin

With only a handful of ingredients this peach tarte tatin will be the easiest summer dessert you make. Not to mention the most impressive! The caramelized peaches are baked underneath a crisp, flaky puff pastry crust and sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg for an added touch of flavour. 

Savoury Peach Flatbread

Savoury Peach Ricotta Flatbread

This savoury peach ricotta flatbread is summer fresh and makes a great light meal or appetizer.  It’s filled with ricotta cheese, fresh peaches, thyme, sauteed shallots and is drizzled in honey. It’s a simple recipe that’s a big crowd pleaser!

Fudgy Milk Chocolate Brownies with Icing

Fudgy Milk Chocolate Brownies with Icing

These fudgy milk chocolate brownies will easily become your go-to brownie recipe. They are super moist, chocolatey, filled with walnuts and topped with a fluffy chocolate buttercream icing. The recipe feeds a crowd! 

Raspberry Coconut Squares

Raspberry Coconut Squares

These raspberry coconut squares combine the best of 3 worlds: a buttery shortbread base; a sweet, tart, fruity filling and a fluffy, chewy yet crisp coconut macaroon top! They are utterly the sweetest summer treat for picnics, backyard bbq’s, and beach days!

S'more Chocolate Chip Cookies

S’more Chocolate Chip Cookies

These super easy S’more chocolate chip cookies have everything you love in a S’more but as a cookie! They have the combination of a crunchy graham cracker, a soft chocolaty cookie and a gooey marshmallow – all piled on top of each other to create the perfect campfire treat.

Mini Almond Cherry Cakes

Mini Almond Cherry Cakes

These cute mini almond cherry cakes are a fun and easy way to enjoy the most of cherry season! Each little cake packs a burst of nutty almond flavour and a sweet, juicy cherry! Be warned though the cherry pits have not been removed!

Potato Dill Quiche with Goat Cheese

Potato Dill Quiche with Goat Cheese 

This potato and dill quiche with goat cheese is made using a classic pie pastry crust and is loaded with roasted potatoes, red peppers, garlic, goat cheese and of course fresh dill! The combination of milk and cream gives a richer and creamier flavour than the typical quiche recipe.

Almond Crunch Squares

Almond Crunch Squares

You guessed it – these almond crunch squares are crunchy but also chewy and flaky! The base is made with shortening for a flaky, light texture and is doused with a caramel like topping that’s loaded with toasted almonds! 

Poached Pear Tarts

Poached Pear Tarts

These make ahead poached pear tarts are a beautiful treat to spoil any guest! The pears are poached in a white wine syrup, infusing them with a delicate, bright sweetness. This complements the buttery puff pastry and the nutty almond cream. It’s an elegant dessert, lovely for a special occasion or as a delightful way to end any meal. Make sure to read the entire recipe before starting so that you are well prepared.

Lemon Cream Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Lemon Cream Puff Pastry Pinwheels

These lemon cream puff pastry pinwheels are a light and delicate treat. They feature layers of flaky, buttery puff pastry that’s lightly wrapped around a tangy lemon cream filling. Add fresh raspberries for an extra sweet bite!

Lemon Easter Cut Out Cookies

Lemon Easter Cut Out Cookies

These cute little lemon Easter cut out cookies are made with a buttery cookie base and are filled with a tangy lemon curd, then dusted with a layer of sweet powdered sugar. They are soft and delicate and have depth to each bite. 

Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot Cake Cookies

These carrot cake cookies are soft, tender, super moist and are packed with freshly grated carrots, hearty oats, toasted pecans, coconut and sweet raisins. The cookies are then sandwiched together with a classic, fluffy cream cheese icing, making them the ultimate treat!

Chocolate Coconut Cake

This chocolate coconut cake has 3 layers and has a soft and light chocolatey crumb. It’s slathered in coconut buttercream icing and covered in toasted, nutty coconut. It’s a fun change on a classic layered cake and is perfect for any occasion.

Lemon Cream

Lemon Cream

Lemon cream is a sweet, tangy, light and creamy dessert topping or filling that’s a cross between lemon curd and whipping cream. It has a soft, velvety texture and adds a pop of colour to many desserts. Not to mention it only has 4 ingredients!

Homemade Chocolate Wafer Cups

Homemade Chocolate Wafer Cups

Homemade chocolate wafer cups are fun, easy and make a super impressive dessert! These make ahead treats are essentially mini chocolate bowls that can be filled with a variety of fillings like ice cream, whipped cream, pudding, custard or fruit.

Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles

Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles

These Irish cream chocolate truffles are rich, creamy and super decadent! They are an irresistible fusion of silky smooth chocolate ganache and velvety rich Irish cream liqueur.

Lemon Curd

How to Make Lemon Curd

This lemon curd is smooth and velvety in texture and packs a tangy punch! It has only 5 simple ingredients and takes little effort to create an extra special topping or filling for desserts, like cakes, tarts, cookies, scones and pies.

Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Soft, chewy, crisp – how do you like your oatmeal raisin cookies? These classic cookies are everything you want in your oatmeal cookies; they are hearty and wholesome with bursts of sweet raisins!

French Almond Cream Filling

French Almond Cream Filling

With its rich and nutty flavour, French almond cream adds a luxurious and indulgent touch to many desserts like; pastries, galettes and tarts. It’s simple to make and will elevate any baker’s repertoire whether you are advanced in the kitchen or just starting out!

Mini Chocolate Valentine’s Sheet Cake

This mini chocolate valentine’s sheet cake is the sweetest treat to make for your loved ones. The cake is chocolately, light and airy and topped with a fluffy cream cheese icing. Then it is covered in hugs and kisses. This recipe easily doubles to make a large sheet cake if you need to feed a crowd (see recipe notes).

Alie Romano

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I'm a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!

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