Baking & Dessert Recipes

Find baking and dessert recipes from cakes and pies to cookies, quick breads, muffins, crisps, pudding, and more. From MyGourmetConnection, everyday recipes for the creative cook.
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Hungarian Kiffles
Kiffles are delicate Hungarian cookies made with cream cheese dough and filled with various flavors of pastry filling. They make a beautiful contribution to any holiday cookie platter.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This buttermilk-based chocolate zucchini bread is a reader favorite that works great light dessert, breakfast, or afternoon snack. The shredded zucchini and buttermilk together add moisture and a nutritious boost while keeping fat and calories to a minimum. We think our chocolate zucchini bread is tasty enough to be served plain, but a thin spread of cream cheese is a great addition – like a piece of chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting!
Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Lemon ricotta cookies are a classic Italian treat filled with tangy lemon flavor. Their delicate, cake-like texture and perfect amount of sweetness make them a standout in any cookie assortment or a great choice for a light dessert after a holiday meal.
Raspberry Clafoutis
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and this raspberry dessert is sure to wow your valentine! Our raspberry clafoutis is a rustic, country-style French dessert made by topping fresh fruit with an egg custard and baking it until puffed and golden. The simple custard is so versatile, it can easily be paired with a number of other fruits like cherries, peaches, and many more! Check out the recipe for some variations!
Pineapple Lemon Mini Muffins
Brighten up your day with pineapple muffins. These moist and flavorful treats are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. They make a perfect snack or dessert option.
Cranberry Walnut Cookies
These cranberry walnut cookies are slightly chewy, filled with tangy cranberries and crunchy walnuts, and flavored with a hint of orange for a bright citrusy note. In addition, they’re quick to whip up, and freeze well, making them perfect for gifting and sharing the holiday spirit!
Cherry Orange Scones
Indulge in the flaky goodness of homemade cherry scones with a hint of orange zest. Perfect for holiday breakfast or brunch!
Soft Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies
Make your holiday baking extra special with our Soft Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies. These cake-like cookies, filled with the goodness of pumpkin and cranberries, are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Scalloped Pineapple
Try the delightful combination of pineapple, buttery brioche, and custard-like texture in scalloped pineapple. Perfect as a side dish or dessert!
Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
We absolutely love Biscotti for their versatility and satisfying crunch. Their crisp texture is perfect for dunking into a morning cup of coffee, an after-dinner espresso, or a glass of dessert wine. These cranberry pistachio biscotti are a favorite of ours for the holidays because of the festive red and green color combination of their ingredients, making them great for gift-giving.
Cranberry Orange Bars
Indulge in the irresistible combination of tart cranberries and bright citrus flavor with these easy-to-make cranberry orange bars. When it comes to sweets, we’ve yet to meet a cranberry orange dessert recipe we don’t love! This classic flavor pairing is a match made in heaven, and who knew such a delicious treat could be so simple? These cranberry orange bars are a breeze to make, and they’re the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and buttery.
Easy Homemade Cornbread
Nothing says comfort like warm, homemade cornbread! This traditional Northern-style recipe is lightly sweetened, and easy to make. Great as a side or just slathered with butter and honey.
Fresh Peach Cobbler
There’s no better way to showcase the flavor of fresh summer peaches than in a homemade cobbler. Our recipe pairs the natural sweetness of the peaches with an easy-to-make, buttery biscuit dough topping, so whether you need a dessert for a family gathering, or just want to enjoy it yourself with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this peach cobbler is a must-try summer treat.
Apple Brown Betty
Fall is upon us and this Apple Brown Betty is a perfect celebration of Fall flavors. A traditional “betty” consists of alternating layers of sugar-spiced fruit and buttered breadcrumbs. Our apple brown betty is an easy-to-make, layered dessert of tart apple slices, brown sugar, buttered breadcrumbs, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It's great as is, but we love ours a la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Savory Pesto Zucchini Bread
Flavored with basil pesto and Parmesan cheese, this savory zucchini bread is easy to make and a refreshing change from the sweet variety. The addition of buttermilk gives the zucchini bread a nice tangy flavor and it is served as-is or lightly toasted with a little bit of butter.