Bake Your Way Through Fall with These Delicious Recipes! 🍁


Classic Family Recipes for Everyday Life

Baked Desserts

Hi Reader,

As the crisp fall air rolls in, it’s time to fill your home with the warmth of baking! This week, I’m sharing a few of my favorite baking recipes that not only satisfy your taste buds but also heat up your kitchen in the best way possible. So preheat your oven, grab those ingredients, and let’s get baking!


Homemade cinnamon rolls made from scratch that are soft, fluffy, and absolutely delicious! This recipe is easy to make using your stand mixer. Once you make these you’ll never make any other recipe!

"I made this cake for the first time today. I used the butter pecan cake mix and it came out perfect. It didn’t last long at my house! Thanks so much." - Roger

"These brownies were AMAZING! I just made them plain this time but will be trying them again with your suggested optional ingredients. I haven’t made brownies from a box in many years, but this recipe has now replaced my previous made from scratch recipe. So yummy and easy and chocolatey!" - Barbara

"Loved these cookies! Easy recipe and nice cakey coolies. Definitely a keeper!" - Linda

This old-fashioned Coca-Cola cake is sweet and moist with homemade chocolate icing that seeps into every bite. It’s rich and the Cola adds extra moisture for the best vintage Southern cake!

The best ooey gooey butter cake recipe! Start with a layer of pound cake (using a box mix) and top with a creamy layer. This easy dessert recipe is the perfect addition to any meal.

This cinnamon swirl bread recipe is all about a soft, fluffy loaf with a dense, most delicious flavor and an intact swirl in the middle. It’s the perfect thing to toast and top with butter for a comforting breakfast or afternoon snack.


Favorite Comment This Week

"This recipe, no doubt, takes a good amount of time to put together but it sure was worth it. It’s a great new way to use up our ground venison and it was delicious! I actually used 1 pound venison and 1 pound axis when I made it. Definitely a keeper!" - Ruth after making Hunters Casserole.

Enjoy your time in the kitchen!

Lynette

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