What to Bake: 50 Easy Ideas for Every Mood, Occasion & Season
Not sure what to bake? 50 easy ideas sorted by how much time you have, who you’re baking for, the weather and the occasion — plus a foolproof lemon loaf to start.
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What to Bake to Impress (That’s Secretly Easy): 12 Showstoppers
12 impressive desserts that are secretly easy — lava cakes, no-bake cheesecake, icebox cake and more. Plus a foolproof molten chocolate lava cake recipe.
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Last-Minute Dessert Ideas: 15 Treats Ready in 30 Minutes
Need dessert fast? 15 last-minute ideas ready in 30 minutes or less, most from pantry staples — mug cakes, quick brownies, and a foolproof 3-ingredient Nutella brownie.
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What to Bake With Kids: 15 Fun, Easy Ideas (Any Age)
15 fun things to bake with kids, sorted by age — easy no-cook treats for little ones and simple cookies and cupcakes for older kids, plus foolproof funfetti cookies.
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What to Bake When It’s Too Hot: 15 No-Oven Ideas
Too hot to turn on the oven? 15 things to “bake” without heat — no-bake cheesecakes, icebox cakes, frozen treats and a foolproof no-bake lemon icebox pie.
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Small-Batch Baking: 18 Desserts for One or Two (No Leftovers)
Small-batch baking made easy — 18 desserts that make just one or two servings, so there are no leftovers to tempt you. Plus how to halve any recipe.
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How to Halve a Recipe (Including How to Halve an Egg)
How to halve a recipe the right way — a measurement-halving chart, how to halve an egg, what to do about pan sizes and bake times, and which recipes not to halve.
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Easy Mug Cake Recipes: 6 Single-Serve Cakes in Minutes
6 easy mug cake recipes ready in about a minute — chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter and more. One mug, one fork, no mixer, no oven, no leftovers.
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Small-Batch Cupcakes (Makes 6, No Mixer)
Small-batch vanilla cupcakes that make exactly 6 — moist, fluffy, one bowl, no mixer. With a simple 2-ingredient frosting and easy flavor swaps.
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Single-Serve Brownie (One Fudgy Brownie in a Ramekin)
A single-serve brownie for one — fudgy, rich and baked in a ramekin or mug in 15 minutes. No mixer, no leftovers, just one perfect brownie.
