As an avid stress-baker here are some of my favorite recipes that you really can't go wrong with. They're separated by season, because, well, baking is for every time of year. Enjoy :D
Sections
4
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
Herbal, light, and fruity
Lavender vanilla is an absolute life changer. You will not regret this.
Vanilla Lavender Cupcakes with Honey Buttercream Frosting
Lavender is spring to me. If it's summer to you, then it's summer to you, but there's one thing we can agree on, and it's that these cheesecakes are f****** delicious
Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes | Best Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
These are definitely not as sweet, but are still absolutely delicious. If less sweet flavors appeal to you, these will.
Lemon, Thyme, and Rosemary Cupcakes
You have to try this. This is perfect for if you're hosting too!
Rose Tiramisu Recipe (No Raw Eggs)
Every sleepy time tea girl needs a chamomile cookie girl.
Chamomile Cookies - Frolic & Fare
Pistachios are one of those things that goes well with everything. Raw, as an ice cream, as a muffin, as a cake… they're great.
Pistachio, Rose & Cardamom Cake With Raspberry Rose Jam
I have an obsession with orange blossom and this will forever be a favorite of mine.
Orange Blossom Cake - Caked by Katie
every bite is moist and light
Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake.
Summer
Fruity, citrusy, and refreshing
These are such a perfect summer treat! Super yummy and fruity!
Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting
This cake is a great option if you are looking for something that is bright and refreshing! Super light and super yummy!
Raspberry Cake with Lemon Buttercream • the perfect cake!
Macarons are tricky but they are so worth it, especially when they're margarita macarons.
Margarita Macarons
Lemon and anything is an unbeatable combination. I said what I said. This is the perfect refreshing summer cheesecake. Tart, sweet, creamy.
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake | Best Homemade Cheesecake Recipe
Lemon cookies are so underrated, if you haven't tried one, I highly suggest you do.
Snow-Capped Lemon Cookies
When I think angel food cake, I think summer cookout, with cool whip and fresh berries. It never. Goes. Wrong.
Angel Food Cupcakes
So refreshing, light, and so yummy.
Summertime Orange Almond Poppy Seed Cake with Almond Buttercream
Try it. You won't regret it. I promise.
Lemon Posset Recipe
Lime and coconut are summer staples. Tell me I'm wrong.
Key Lime Parfait with Coconut
love Love and Lemons! This ice cream recipe truly is delish!!
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream - Love and Lemons
My son requests this as his bday cake!
Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Pie.
so good for breakfast with coffee
Brown Butter Maple Glazed Cinnamon Apple Scones.
Fall
Spicy, warm, and well, pumpkin
My absolute two favorite things: pumpkin and cheesecake. These are INCREDIBLE and you cannot go wrong with Sally's Baking Addiction.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins - Sally's Baking
Fall to me is just pumpkin in different forms. Pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cupcakes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cream cold brews, pumpkin BARS
Sheet Pan Libby's Pumpkin Bars
I shouldn't have to convince you to try these. The picture does enough.
Pumpkin S'mores Cookies - Once Upon a Pumpkin
I didn't know what spice cake was until I met my boyfriend and I was MISSING OUT. These are incredible!!!
Ooey Gooey Autumn Spice Cake
Like I said. Fall is pumpkin in different forms. You'll like this form.
Chewy Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter & Maple
Ok ok, I know I said fall is pumpkin, but it's also apple. Obviously.
Apple Crumble Cheesecake - Julie Marie Eats
If this isn't the best intersection of the best things, I don't know what is. Vanilla, chai, pumpkin and lattes?
Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting.
Salted caramel and apples in the fall is one of those staples in life that everyone needs.
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars - Sally's Baking Addiction
These are just so good. Period.
Pumpkin Pie Macarons
These cookies are DELICIOUS!!! Give them a try this fall!
Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies
Nothing says fall like candied apples. These are super fun to make and super yummy too!
Homemade Candy Apples - An Old-Fashioned Treat!
You can also make these with a frosting instead of the caramel - they are both delicious!!
Caramel Apple Turnovers - Sally's Baking Addiction
These double chocolate crinkle cookies look delicious, plus they're so easy!
Double Chocolate Cream Cream Crinkle Cookies
This as been added to the Christmas Cookies List, so good
Salted Pretzel Cowboy Party Cookies.
A holiday must-have
Healthy 5 Ingredient Buckeyes.
Chocolate Peanut Butter lovers, this is for you
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies.
These cookies take just a few minutes to prep, then bake,
5 Ingredient Magic Cookies.
Winter
Spicy, decadent, and festive
I absolutely LOVE gingerbread, so these were a must-try. They are the perfect way to get in the spirit!
Gingerbread Cupcakes - Butternut Bakery
You have to try it.
Chocolate Chip Oreo Cheesecake Bars
These make me think of winter and it's probably because they're so decadent. Either way they're phenomenal.
Brown Butter Espresso Brownies
These are perfect for a holiday party, or if you're baking by yourself. Either way, you'll love them.
Creme Brûlée Cookies
What's winter without eggnog? And what's winter without these?
Eggnog Cupcakes
Cranberries in the winter? Cranberry poundcake??? Yes.
Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake
If you like chai you WILL like these. I'll give you five bucks if you don't.
Brown Butter Dirty Chai Cupcakes
it's like dessert in every slice!
Sneaky Zucchini Chocolate Chunk Coconut Bread.
Most requested during Pumpkin Season!
Cream Cheese Swirled Pumpkin Bread with Salted Maple Butter.
momma loves this one!
Chocolate Chunk Coconut Banana Bread.
The perfect bread for a fall weekend morning!
Maple Glazed Apple Pull-Apart Bread.
eat to make, perfect breakfast treat
Honey Strawberry Muffins
inspired by that famous Salted Caramel Mocha drink, which is why my girls request this!