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Comfort Bakes

a sliced buttermilk glazed bundt cake on a wooden cake stand.

These are the bakes I reach for when I want something cozy and familiar; soft rolls, tender cakes, buttery cookies, and fruit-filled desserts that make the kitchen feel like home.

Whether you’re baking for comfort, nostalgia, or just a quiet afternoon, these recipes are pure, simple pleasure.

Pastry Chef Tip

Sometimes the simplest bakes give the most satisfaction. Keep your butter soft, don’t over-mix, and enjoy the process — that’s the heart of comfort baking.

  • a chocolate cupcake with vanilla icing and sprinkles on a plate.

    Chocolate Cupcakes (Made with Buttermilk)

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  • a vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting and sprinkles.

    Vanilla Cupcakes (Made with Buttermilk)

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  • a stack of slices of banana nut bread on a white plate.

    Easy & Tasty Banana Nut Bread

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  • a slice of coconut cream pie on a pink plate with a fork.

    Coconut Cream Pie

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  • a slice of cornbread with butter and honey on a white plate.

    Simple Skillet Cornbread

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  • a piece of pumpkin baked oatmeal on a glass plate.

    Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

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  • a pumpkin muffin on a white plate.

    Pumpkin Muffins

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  • a stack of vanilla wafers on a marble surface.

    Vanilla Wafers

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  • a slice of apple pie on a plate.

    Apple Pie Recipe

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  • apple cobbler in a white bowl.

    Skillet Apple Cobbler

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  • an apple dumpling with brown sugar syrup on a white plate.

    Apple Dumplings

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  • Beauty shot strawberry crumble.

    Strawberry Crumble

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