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    Get Started in the Kitchen with These 20 Simple Baking Recipes

    Published: May 31, 2024 by Amy Sandidge · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Baking can seem daunting to beginners, but with the right recipes, anyone can create delicious treats with ease. Whether you're new to the kitchen or looking to build your confidence, these 20 simple baking recipes are perfect for getting started. From classic cookies and basic bread to delightful cupcakes and easy cakes, each recipe is designed to be approachable and fun. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy the sweet success of homemade baking!

    Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

    Chocolate cupcake on a small white plate.
    Image Credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    These are seriously the Best Chocolate Cupcake recipe that will melt in your mouth after every bite!  Decadent, delicious, rich and so easy (just one bowl!), this is the one you have been looking for. To learn more: Link text

    How to Make Sugar Cookies Like a Pro

    Stack of sugar cookies next to a glass of milk.
    Image Credit: The Simple Sweet Life.

    These ultra-soft, no-spread sugar cookies are the perfect base for all your cookie decorating needs. Below you'll find a comprehensive guide on working ahead, common problems and how to fix them, and answers to frequently asked questions. To learn more: Link text

    Best Homemade Blueberry Muffins With Cinnamon Streusel

    Stack of blueberry muffins.
    Image Credit: Peanut Butter and Julie.

    Everyone should have a never-fail recipe for easy blueberry muffins up their sleeve.  Overflowing with plump blueberries and crowned with cinnamon streusel, my fluffy blueberry muffins are 100% worth a try. You won't be sorry! To learn more: Link text

    Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Matcha chocolate chip cookies on a lined baking sheet.
    Image Credit: Chenée Today.

    These soft matcha chocolate chip cookies are an incredible twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie! Chewy green tea chocolate chip cookies with a subtle matcha flavor that everyone will love! To learn more: Link text

    Peach Dump Cake

    Peach dump cake in a bowl topped with ice cream.
    Image Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This delicious Peach Dump Cake recipe is simply one of the best easy desserts. Topped with a scoop of ice cream, this is a dessert your family will love. To learn more: Link text

    Italian Lemon and Ricotta Cake (Lemon Snacking Cake)

    Lemon ricotta cake on a lined board.
    Image Credit: Seasoned and Salted.

    This Italian Lemon and Ricotta Cake is a one-bowl, easy lemon-snacking cake everyone will love! This is the perfect cake if you are looking for a simple recipe you can mix by hand. There’s no need for a stand mixer or hand mixer here! My easy lemon ricotta cake is light, airy, and flavorful. To learn more: Link text

    Chocolate Chip Blondies

    Stack of chocolate chip blondies.
    Image Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

    Gooey, sweet, perfect. Full of semisweet chocolate chips that balance out the buttery sweetness. A favorite blondie recipe that can hold different add-ins. They keep well for a few days. To learn more: Link text

    Double Chocolate Cookies

    Double chocolate cookies in a white bowl.
    Image Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

    Fudgy, easy-to-make cookies with a double dose of chocolate that makes them irresistible. They come together quickly and can be baked immediately, or the cookie dough can be refrigerated or frozen for several days or weeks. To learn more: Link text

    Simple Snickerdoodle Bars

    Stack of snickerdoodle bars on a sheet of parchment paper.
    Image Credit: A Red Spatula.

    These soft and chewy dessert bars are the fun of snickerdoodles without all the work! Mix, press, and bake, that's it! You have got to try these easy-to-make Simple Snickerdoodle Bars! To learn more: Link text

    Soft Whole Wheat Homemade Bread Recipe

    Stack of slices of whole wheat bread.
    Image Credit: A Red Spatula.

    Many bakers struggle with the common issue of achieving a moist, not dry, and soft, not crumbly texture in their homemade whole wheat bread. This soft homemade whole wheat bread recipe is everything a good homemade bread should be. Tender, flavorful, and perfect for all the things you need a good slice (s) of bread for.  To learn more: Link text

    7 UP Cake Recipe

    7 Up pound cake on a white plate topped with slices of lemon and lime drizzled with icing.
    Image Credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    The 7-Up Bundt Cake is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for beginners, combining a moist, lemony flavor with a light, fluffy texture. With just a few basic ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is sure to impress without any fuss. To learn more: Link text

    Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

    Vanilla cupcake on a white plate with coconut flakes.
    Image Credit: Boston Girl Bakes.

    This is a super easy vanilla cupcake recipe. With melted butter and no fancy ingredients it comes together super fast with just a whisk! To learn more: Link text

    2 Ingredient Biscuits

    Biscuits topped with jam on a brown board.
    Image Credit: Grits and Gouda.

    Easy homemade biscuits without milk, butter or shortening! These 2 Ingredient Biscuits are the quickest biscuit recipe and made with just two ingredients: self-rising flour and heavy whipping cream. That's it! Even kids can make them! To learn more: Link text

    How to Make Flaky Pie Crust

    Flaky pie crust in a white dish.
    Image Credit: The Simple Sweet Life.

    Tender, buttery and full of flavor, this easy, flaky pie crust recipe calls for just 3 ingredients. Be sure to read all the way through for tips and tricks, solutions to common problems, and my favorite ways to use pie crust. To learn more: Link text

    Blueberry Dump Cake

    Blueberry dump cake on a clear plate.
    Image Credit: Amanda's Cooking.

    No stirring, no mixing bowls, just a few simple ingredients and a baking dish is all you need for this easy blueberry dump cake! To learn more: Link text

    Double Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

    Slice of double chocolate banana bread on a white plate.
    Image Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    If you've been looking for the perfect moist chocolate banana bread with chocolate chips, then this is the recipe for you! It's easy to make, and a great way to transform three overripe bananas into a rich and decadent, yet breakfast-worthy treat. To learn more: Link text

    Berry Cheesecake Puff Pastry Tart

    berry cheesecake puff pastry tart on a piece of parchment paper.
    Image Credit: xoxoBella.

    This berry cheesecake puff pastry tart is a dreamy contrast of bright, tangy berries and sweet cream cheese filling. This ultra-creamy and dead-easy dessert recipe looks so pretty. It’s the perfect dessert when you are short on time but want a dish that wows. To learn more: Link text

    Easy Monkey Bread

    Pull-apart monkey bread on a white plate.
    Image Credit: xoxoBella.

    This easy monkey bread recipe uses canned biscuit dough and is sweetened with white and brown sugar and flavored with cinnamon. It’s a delicious pull-apart bread that is easy to make and is sure to be a hit whenever you choose to make it. To learn more: Link text

    Apple Butter Cookies

    Apple Butter cookies on a white platter.
    Image Credit: JCP Eats.

    Apple butter cookies are the perfect introduction to baking for beginners, offering a simple yet delicious treat with a hint of warm, spiced apple flavor. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal ingredients, these cookies will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire. To learn more: Link text

    Cake Mix Red Velvet Cookies

    Red Velvet cookies on a square white plate.
    Image Credit: JCP Eats.

    Hey, y'all! Who doesn't love red velvet? I'm excited to share a new red velvet recipe with y'all today: my Cake Mix Red Velvet Cookies! With only four ingredients, these cookies could not be easier to make. That said, don't let the simple ingredients fool you - these cookies are divine! To learn more: Link text

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