“Food. The greatest love language of them all.”
A sampling of my favorite sweet culinary creations - dedicated to those who, like me, believe that dessert is a food group. (Click on an image for the link to the recipe!)
INDULGENCE IN A SLICE, REVISITED.
Introducing the dark chocolate-blood orange ganache tart with a roasted pistachio and walnut crust! I’ve linked the Food52 nut crust recipe here; for the ganache filling, refer to “Dark Chocolate Tart” by Liv for Cake.
PACKED WITH A PUNCH.
Do not underestimate the chewy gingerbread cookie! I did not realize that black pepper could be added to a dessert recipe (and work)!! Pro-tip for these - freeze your fresh ginger before grating with a microplane. Your life will never be the same.
THE SPICE OF LIFE.
These chai-spiced cinnamon rolls are the perfect blend of warm, seasonal flavors for a chilly fall or winter treat. For a thicker glaze as pictured above, I recommend adding an 8oz block of cream cheese that has softened to room temperature to the glaze recipe that is listed in the link!
SHINE BRIGHT…
Like these sweet yeast rolls - a must for your Thanksgiving spread! Served with a generous smear of whipped honey butter (“Homemade Honey Butter” by Sally’s Baking Addiction").
THE ‘BEST FRIEND CAKE’.
Aptly named for the occasion (love you always, Pepe). I’ve linked Smitten Kitchen’s decadent fudge frosting here; the interior is another genius creation by Deb, her “confetti party cake” (highly recommend)!
MOLTEN MAGIC.
We’ve got a fudgy brownie cookie topped with a gooey caramelized white chocolate spread - all we need is a tall glass of milk.
THE BIRTHDAY CAKE OF MY DREAMS.
As a Libra, it is my sworn duty to be extravagant at all times - that includes baking my own triple layer choocolate ombre cake to celebrate turning 25. Lemme break it down for you: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate cake layers, with fudge frosting and brown butter cream cheese frostings. Long story short, this cake lives in my fridge and my mind rent-free.
ON A RAINY DAY IN NYC…
If you want to feel like the main character in a moody YA novel, I highly recommend making these pumpkin chocolate chip scones on a gray day in the densely-populated city of your choosing.
SUGAR, (PUMPKIN) SPICE, AND EVERYTHING NICE.
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls + maple cream cheese glaze + vanilla espresso candles = pure bliss.
THE LEVAIN LOOK-ALIKE.
The chocolate-walnut cookie is a staple of the iconic Levain Bakery in Manhattan, NY. As a Levain cookie enthusiast, I can confidently claim that this is as good as the real deal - perhaps even better.
THE ADULT TOASTER’S STRUDEL.
Homemade puff pastry (linked) + mixed berry compote + Brie cheese + rosemary + honey. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. (I rolled the dough out to 15in x 10in and made 6 strudels, in the oven at 360 F for 25-28 min)
the perfect breakfast.
Chocked full with vitamin C, antioxidants, and butter.
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS…
Option( 2/??): lemon poppyseed rolls with a tart poppyseed cream cheese glaze
old but gold.
You will never go wrong with yellow cake with chocolate frosting - it’s just science. The frosting recipe is linked because it is that crucial; Smitten Kitchen also has a great yellow cake recipe but feel free to swap with your fave!
BROWN (BUTTER) IS THE NEW BLACK.
Adding brown butter to cream cheese frosting adds a caramelized flavor that enhances the warmth of carrot cake or any spiced cake. The frosting is linked, but I used Sally’s recipe for the carrot cake as well.
the cake of my dreams.
There are levels to this - dark chocolate cake with peanut butter buttercream, Reeses’s chunks, and a dark chocolate ganache.
THE ELEVATED “MATILDA CAKE”
Defeat Ms. Trunchbull in style - rich dark chocolate espresso cake dressed with chocolate mousse, raspberries, and dark chocolate ganache.
CHALLAH BACK GIRL.
Sorry, I couldn’t help myself. Similarly, after a slice of this fig, olive oil and sea salt challah you won’t be able to stop yourself from devouring another.
CHRISTMAS IN A PHOTO.
I’m not much of a brownie fan, but these fudgy, peppermint brownies - complete with a decadent, white chocolate spread - were enough to convince me that Santa is real.
CANDIED ORANGE SLICES IN THE MAKING.
As a bonus, save the syrup for a citrusy touch to sweet or savory creations (I’ve made orange chicken with mine)!
EVERYTHING’S BETTER IN RED (VELVET).
This applies to cakes, dresses, and obviously cookies. A great addition to your holiday cookie spread (and also really fun to create)!
THE SHORTCUT SHOWSTOPPER.
If you want to impress your audience without breaking the bank on ingredients, give this recipe a try! The secret ingredient is *record scratch* a box mix! Scroll down to see the cross-section of this beauty.
THE ‘BEST FRIEND CAKE’.
Aptly named for the occasion (love you always, Pepe). I’ve linked Smitten Kitchen’s funfetti cake recipe here; the exterior is another genius creation by Deb, “the ‘i want chocolate cake’ cake” fudge frosting (highly recommend)!
THE PERFECT SLICE
of cheesecake is actually a cookie - introducing the pumpkin cheesecake cookie! If you rocked with Little Debbie’s oatmeal cream pies back in the day, you’ll LOVE these.
AUTUMN ON A PLATE.
I’m talking apple cinnamon rolls with a brown butter maple glaze. I’m eating this everyday for breakfast until December 21st.
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPS.
POV: it’s 10am and you’re celebrating your fourth anniversary of being an adult…
a classic with a twist
…or two! This chocolate marble banana bread is a party favorite (it’s me - I’m the party). For an added flair, I browned 2 tablespoons of butter on the stovetop and brushed the top…chef’s kiss
FALL IN A PHOTO.
If you are a fan of all things warm and fuzzy, I highly recommend giving these pumpkin cinnamon rolls with maple-cream-cheese glaze a try.
BREAKFAST IN BED.
Another feature for my favorite cake ever, Red Velvet Cake with a silky cream-cheese frosting.
A VIRAL SENSATION.
Many saw it first on Tik Tok - here it is for all to enjoy!
SEA SALT BROWNIE COOKIES.
The IDEAL form of a brownie - equal texture and size all around. (also - to get the crinkle in the linked recipe, don’t whip the egg mixture at a high speed… both forms slap tho)
BAKEDBYBIO BOX - COOKIE EDITION.
If “keeping it casual” was a box of baked goods - sea salt chocolate chunk, brownie, PB, and white chocolate walnut cookies.
when life gives you lemons…
Option( 1/??): lemon blueberry scones with a tart lemon glaze
HAVE YOUR FUNFETTI CAKE
…and eat it too.
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE SWIRL BREAD.
The perfect on-the-go breakfast (lunch, or dinner).
the cake of many names.
Orange cardamom cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting. Try saying that five times fast…
Important alteration: I used one less cup of powdered sugar and added 8oz of softened cream cheese to the frosting recipe.
simple and irresistible.
If you are like me and are forever tempted by the Justin’s almond butter cups sitting pretty by the cash register of your local grocery store - this is for you.
…oh, that’s just me?
INDULGENCE IN A SLICE, REVISITED.
I made this dark chocolate-blood orange ganache tart for the first time on New Year’s Eve 2020, and decided to try it again for New Year’s Eve 2021. I’ve kept the original post as a testament to the power of practice and consistency. I’ve honed my skills over the past year, but in terms of the flavor, this one was just as good as I remembered. The ganache tart recipe is linked here; scroll down for the candied orange slice recipe for some added flair! I added the zest of half of an orange and a spoonful of the orange syrup reduction for an added citrus touch to balance the richness of the ganache.
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE…
Coffee (-flavored cinnamon rolls)! These mocha cinnamon rolls are guaranteed to brighten any morning (afternoon, evening, or midnight).
BROWN-BUTTER MADELEINES.
The love-child of a sponge cake and a cookie - and a surprisingly painless dessert to pull off! There are 1,001 ways to dress these up - I was inspired by the linked recipe and went for a dark chocolate ganache with roasted, chopped pistachios.
THE SPICE OF LIFE.
These chai-spiced cinnamon rolls are the perfect blend of warm, seasonal flavors for a chilly fall or winter treat. For a thicker glaze as pictured above, I recommend adding an 8oz block of cream cheese that has softened to room temperature to the glaze recipe that is listed in the link!
THE BIRTHDAY CAKE OF MY DREAMS, PT II.
For the frostings, I used Smitten Kitchen’s fudge frosting recipe (in her “the ‘i want chocolate cake’ cake” blog) and Sally's Baking Addiction’s brown butter cream cheese frosting recipe in her banana cake recipe.
THE LEVAIN LOOK-ALIKE.
A cross-section of the stunt double for NYC’s favorite cookie.
THE ADULT TOASTER’S STRUDEL.
Homemade puff pastry (linked) + mixed berry compote + Brie cheese + rosemary + honey. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. (I rolled the dough out to 15in x 10in and made 6 strudels, in the oven at 360 F for 25-28 min)
MY FIRST “BAKEDBYBIO BOX”.
My first official sale! Inside, a few of my favorite things - sea salt chocolate chunk cookies, white chocolate walnut cookies, dark chocolate blueberry muffins, apple-cinnamon-chocolate scones, and lemon blueberry scones.
Simply irresistible.
I find myself returning to this cinnamon roll recipe every few weeks - great for crowds or just to treat for yourself.
EARL GREY ON A RAINY DAY.
Citrus and earl grey - name a more iconic duo (I’ll wait).
Swiss miss who?
Add your topping of choice: whipped cream, cinnamon, chocolate shavings, Bailey’s, etc.
the best red velvet cake.
This recipe will convert those friends that tell you “red velvet cake is just chocolate cake with food coloring” - trust.
INDULGENCE IN A SLICE.
Going on the record to say that chocolate and orange is an underrated combo.
Tart recipe from: bonappetit.com/recipe/fruit-tart-with-almond-crust
brownie “crinkle-cut” cookies
Okay we’re working on the “crinkle-cut” bit. Try this recipe out for yourself; maybe you’ll have better luck than me. At the very least, you will end up with a delicious brownie cookie, so everyone wins.
Cross-section of the legendary almond butter cup.
Just another glam shot of my bread of choice…
INSTANT CROWD PLEASER.
A chocolate chip cookie for every occasion - Galentine’s day to night shifts in the hospital and everything in between.
The beloved “crowd-pleaser” before it hits the oven…
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