Cozy Baking

Pies, cakes, cupcakes, muffins, and more, perfect for cold weather baking.

  • Apple Crumble Pie

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

    This apple pie is finished with a crunchy brown sugar and butter crumble topping. It’s a pie and a crisp in one dessert!

  • Old-Fashioned Cajun Cake

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 57 minutes

    This super moist Cajun cake ? is made with pineapple and an amazing coconut pecan topping.

  • Mississippi Sweet Potato Pie

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 2 hours 54 minutes

    This rich Mississippi sweet potato pie is a keeper! The recipe makes two amazing Southern-style pies—prepare to take a bow!

  • Kentucky Butter Cake

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

    Kentucky butter cake is a rich, moist brown sugar cake that your family will ask for again and again, and it is so easy to prepare and bake! Brown sugar adds caramel flavor to this wonderful cake

  • Gluten-Free Pineapple Muffins

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 32 minutes

    Gluten-free pineapple muffins are bursting with juicy crushed pineapple! Top them off with the optional icing for an irresistible treat!

  • Apple Galette

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

    Enjoy this easy, rustic apple galette! It’s super easy to make with a sheet of pie dough and sliced fresh apples!

  • Classic Red Velvet Cake With Ermine Frosting

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

    This red velvet is a traditional one made with a boiled milk ermine frosting. It’s a classic southern cake that always delights!

  • Classic Italian Cream Cake

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 40 minutes

    A classic Italian cream cake is a great choice for a special occasion. The rich cake layers are covered with cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans and coconut.

  • Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 40 minutes

    This recipe for chocolate chip cookie bars is an easy and delicious way to make cookies! All you have to do is mix and spread the dough in the pan!

  • Classic Bakewell Tart

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes

    This Bakewell tart is one of Britain’s favorite desserts; one taste will tell you why. The layer of raspberry jam and the frangipane filling make it perfect for a special occasion.

  • Carrot Applesauce Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

    This moist carrot applesauce cake is filled with shredded carrots, warm spices, raisins, and pecans for texture. It’s an easy one-layer cake that works for birthdays, potlucks, or a simple afternoon treat. Finish it with a tangy cream cheese frosting or keep it simple with a dusting of powdered sugar.

  • Brown Butter Blondies

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 35 minutes

    Brown butter gives these blondies the best flavor, and they’re super easy to prepare and bake! Add chocolate chips and pecans for an amazing treat!

  • Blueberry Buckle

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 55 minutes

    You won’t be sorry if you add this scrumptious blueberry buckle cake to your summer dessert or brunch menu. Fresh blueberries are excellent, but you can use frozen if that’s what you have on hand.

  • Blueberry Bread Pudding

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

    This blueberry bread pudding is soft, warm, and lightly sweet — perfect for dessert or a weekend brunch. Fresh or frozen berries add a pop of flavor, and the creamy vanilla sauce makes it extra indulgent. You can make it with everyday sandwich bread or mix things up with leftover rolls, biscuits, or buns.

  • Blackberry Cake With Crumble Topping

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 55 minutes

    This blackberry cake features a spiced crumble topping. Sour cream in the cake batter makes the cake tender and moist!

  • Best Apple Cobbler

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 55 minutes

    This apple cobbler is a divine combination of sliced fresh apples with a cake-like topping. It’s a snap to prepare, and a sure winner.

  • Streusel Topping

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 8 minutes

    A streusel topping is a crumbly mixture of flour, butter, and oats. Add flavor and texture to your muffins, quick breads, cakes, and more!

  • Maple Bacon Muffins With Brown Sugar Topping

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 30 minutes

    Maple bacon muffins combine the rich sweetness of maple syrup with crispy, savory bacon. The batter is made with butter, brown sugar, sour cream, and maple syrup for a soft, tender muffin, while the crumbly bacon-brown sugar topping adds the perfect crunchy finish. These muffins are a crowd-pleasing choice for breakfast or brunch.

  • Apple Crumble Dessert

    ByDiana Rattray
    Total Time: 1 hour

    This apple crumble is always a hit! Serve the apple crumble warm with a scoop of ice cream or drizzle it with sweet cream.