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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
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Summer
 
Fall
 
Winter

Spring

Herbal, light, and fruity

 
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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
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Lavender vanilla is an absolute life changer. You will not regret this.
Vanilla Lavender Cupcakes with Honey Buttercream Frosting
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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
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You have to try this. This is perfect for if you're hosting too!
Rose Tiramisu Recipe (No Raw Eggs)
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I have an obsession with orange blossom and this will forever be a favorite of mine.
Orange Blossom Cake - Caked by Katie
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Every sleepy time tea girl needs a chamomile cookie girl.
Chamomile Cookies -
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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
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Summer

Fruity, citrusy, and refreshing

 
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These are such a perfect summer treat! Super yummy and fruity!
Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting
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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!
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Macarons are tricky but they are so worth it, especially when they're margarita macarons.
Margarita Macarons
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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
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Lemon cookies are so underrated, if you haven't tried one, I highly suggest you do.
Snow-Capped Lemon Cookies
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When I think angel food cake, I think summer cookout, with cool whip and fresh berries. It never. Goes. Wrong.
Angel Food Cupcakes
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So refreshing, light, and so yummy.
Summertime Orange Almond Poppy Seed Cake with Almond Buttercream - Cake by Courtney
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Try it. You won't regret it. I promise.
Lemon Posset Recipe
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Lime and coconut are summer staples. Tell me I'm wrong.
Key Lime Parfait with Coconut
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Fall

Spicy, warm, and well, pumpkin

 
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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 Addiction
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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
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I shouldn't have to convince you to try these. The picture does enough.
Pumpkin S'mores Cookies - Once Upon a Pumpkin
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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
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Like I said. Fall is pumpkin in different forms. You'll like this form.
Chewy Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter & Maple
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Ok ok, I know I said fall is pumpkin, but it's also apple. Obviously.
Apple Crumble Cheesecake - Julie Marie Eats
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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.
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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
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These are just so good. Period.
Pumpkin Pie Macarons
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These cookies are DELICIOUS!!! Give them a try this fall!
Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies - In Bloom Bakery
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Nothing says fall like candied apples. These are super fun to make and super yummy too!
Homemade Candy Apples - An Old-Fashioned Treat!
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You can also make these with a frosting instead of the caramel - they are both delicious!!
Caramel Apple Turnovers - Sally's Baking Addiction
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Winter

Spicy, decadent, and festive

 
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I absolutely LOVE gingerbread, so these were a must-try. They are the perfect way to get in the spirit!
Gingerbread Cupcakes - Butternut Bakery
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You have to try it.
Chocolate Chip Oreo Cheesecake Bars
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These make me think of winter and it's probably because they're so decadent. Either way they're phenomenal.
Brown Butter Espresso Brownies
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These are perfect for a holiday party, or if you're baking by yourself. Either way, you'll love them.
Creme Brûlée Cookies - In Bloom Bakery
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What's winter without eggnog? And what's winter without these?
Eggnog Cupcakes - In Bloom Bakery
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Cranberries in the winter? Cranberry poundcake??? Yes.
Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake
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If you like chai you WILL like these. I'll give you five bucks if you don't.
Brown Butter Dirty Chai Cupcakes
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