My Texas sheet cake is effortless but delivers big on flavor, with an ultra-moist cake and a rich, fudgy finish in every bite. It comes together quickly with simple pantry staples, making it perfect as a last-minute dessert when you still want to impress. When I tested this recipe, I kept it for a few…
My French macarons recipe is one of my most popular posts since I first started Preppy Kitchen! They are a beautiful, special treat to share with friends and family. While they can be a bit finicky to make, I recently updated the post to include more tips to make the best macarons, plus a comprehensive…
This yellow cake recipe is straightforward, delicious, and so much better than the box mix! While homemade yellow cake often turns out dry, I rigorously tested my recipe to ensure it stays moist, tender, and fluffy for several days. I also recently updated this recipe to use a more common pan size to make the…
My simple strawberry pretzel salad is a lovely chilled dessert composed of a crunchy pretzel crust, fluffy cream cheese layer, and topped with Jell-O filled with fresh strawberries. I tested this recipe several times to find the best balance of flavors and textures, along with the best chill times. My recipe makes sure you achieve…
If you’re in the mood for a quicker version of carrot cake, give these carrot cake cupcakes a try! This fuss-free dessert comes together so fast thanks to a simple stir-together batter made with pantry staples and an easy classic cream cheese frosting. Carrot cake cupcakes must be stored in the fridge because of the…
Brioche is a French bread made with an enriched dough containing eggs and lots of butter. Subtly sweet brioche falls into the Viennoiserie category of baking, similar to croissants, falling between bread and pastry in taste and texture. I developed my recipe to have just the right ratio of ingredients for a tender, fluffy interior…
Learning how to make cold brew coffee at home is beyond easy, and also more affordable than going to a coffee shop! Simply steep ground coffee in water for several hours, strain, and enjoy. I developed this recipe for the ideal steeping time that produces a rich but well-balanced and smooth cold brew. You can…
My chocolate sheet cake recipe has been a favorite on the blog for years! It is irresistibly moist and soft, almost fudgy in texture. This recipe makes a large cake (it serves 15 to 20!) that’s ideal for a big gathering like a birthday party. My team recently retested this delicious dessert recipe with foolproof…
