Bake or Break

Hot Milk Cake

Jennifer McHenry — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:13:13 +0000

This hot milk cake is a soft, tender classic with a delicate crumb and simple vanilla flavor — an easy vintage cake that’s just as good on its own as it is dressed up. Hot milk cake is one of those quietly wonderful recipes that proves simple ingredients can make something truly special. It’s been […]

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Italian Ricotta Cookies

Jennifer McHenry — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:17:49 +0000

These Italian bakery-style ricotta cookies are soft, tender, and topped with a simple lemon glaze. They’re easy to make, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for everything from everyday baking to sharing with friends. If you’ve ever spotted a tray of ricotta cookies in a bakery case, you know how hard they are to resist. They’re soft […]

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Small Batch Dinner Rolls

Jennifer McHenry — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:58:08 +0000

Soft, fluffy dinner rolls made from scratch in a small batch. Perfect when you want fresh bread without a big commitment. There’s something about warm, homemade dinner rolls that just makes a meal feel special — even if it’s a simple weeknight dinner. These small batch dinner rolls are my answer to wanting that cozy, […]

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Elegant Desserts That Are Surprisingly Easy to Make

Jennifer McHenry — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:52:40 +0000

Looking for a dessert that feels a little special without a lot of extra work? These elegant but easy recipes are perfect for sharing with guests. When you’re baking for guests, it’s nice to have a few desserts that feel a little more special — but without adding stress to your day. That’s exactly what […]

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Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Jennifer McHenry — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:59:42 +0000

These mini lemon poppy seed muffins are soft, bright, and perfectly bite-sized — just the kind of easy bake that disappears faster than you expect. If you’re in the mood for something light, fresh, and easy to share, these mini lemon poppy seed muffins are a great place to start. They have that classic lemon-poppy […]

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Raspberry White Chocolate Scones

Jennifer McHenry — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:09:44 +0000

These raspberry white chocolate scones are soft, tender, and packed with bright berries and sweet white chocolate. They’re easy to make, a little rustic by design, and exactly the kind of scone you’ll want with a cup of coffee. Raspberries turned out to be a little more dramatic than I expected when I set out […]

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Pistachio Cupcakes

Jennifer McHenry — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:18:36 +0000

These pistachio cupcakes are soft, nutty, and topped with a creamy honey cream cheese frosting. Finished with a sprinkle of pistachios, they’re simple to make but feel a little special. If you’re a pistachio lover, these cupcakes are such a treat. These pistachio cupcakes are soft and tender with finely ground pistachios folded right into […]

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15 Spring Brunch Bakes: Muffins, Scones, Coffee Cakes & More

Jennifer McHenry — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:15:16 +0000

Planning a spring brunch? These muffins, scones, coffee cakes, and sweet breads are perfect for sharing, whether you’re hosting Easter brunch, celebrating a special occasion, or just baking something fresh for the season. Spring brunch calls for baked goods that feel a little special but are still easy to make and share. Muffins, scones, coffee […]

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Carrot Sheet Cake

Jennifer McHenry — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:16:24 +0000

This carrot sheet cake has all the cozy flavor of classic carrot cake, baked in one pan and finished with the dreamiest browned butter cream cheese frosting. If you love carrot cake but don’t feel like stacking layers and fussing with frosting, this carrot sheet cake is exactly what you need. It has all the […]

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Buttermilk Pound Cake

Jennifer McHenry — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:17:55 +0000

This buttermilk pound cake is rich, tender, and beautifully simple — the kind of classic cake that works just as well for a weekend treat as it does for a holiday table. There’s something about a good pound cake that never goes out of style. No frosting drama. No complicated layers. Just a buttery crumb, […]

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