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Hello! I'm Cheryl, the professional home baker, recipe developer, and photographer behind Bakes by Brown Sugar. My mission is for you to bake with confidence, have fun, and enjoy sweet success - time and time again! Whether you're new to baking or you've been baking for years, I'll show you how to turn simple ingredients into amazing treats with well-tested recipes, and helpful detailed instructions. You'll find the inspiration you need to bake with success, one recipe at a time.

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Rhubarb Season is Here! - Part 2

SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, I'm attending a conference this week, but still want to share more yummy rhubarb desserts with you. This Rhubarb Crumble is one of my favorite rhubarb recipes - when I make it I go back for seconds and thirds. This moist and tart Rhubarb Crumb Cake was inspired by a coffee cake that Starbuck's used to carry in Portland, OR, but sadly discontinued. I hope you try one or both of these recipes.😁 RHUBARB CRUMBLE This rhubarb crumble has a...

SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, If you love coconut as much as I do, this weekend's collection is for you. My Coconut Pound Cake is moist, tender, and topped with a creamy lime coconut frosting. And if you want an easy weeknight bake, the Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies are a favorite for good reason. Happy baking! COCONUT POUND CAKE This is an incredibly moist pound cake made with coconut milk, coconut oil, and white chocolate, topped with a lime coconut frosting....

SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, Rhubarb is one of my favorite ingredients to make with. And now is the time I start looking for it in farmers markets and grocery stores. If you've never cooked or baked with rhubarb before, here are two recipes to kick off the season. Make sure to look for bright red stalks that have a slight shine on the skin. RHUBARB COMPOTE This sweet tart rhubarb compote is made with just a few ingredients and can be used for breakfast or dessert....

SPRING RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hi Reader, Easter is four days away and I've got you covered with some of my favorite Easter recipes including my mother's favorite Coconut Layer Cake. If you're baking this weekend I would love to hear what you're making. EASTER COCONUT CUPCAKES A delicious moist coconut cupcake topped with a coconut buttercream, toasted coconut, and Cadbury mini eggs. COCONUT LAYER CAKE My favorite coconut cake. This is the cake that I make for my mom's birthday...

SPRING TIME RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, Have you had those dry scones from the coffee shop that disappoint? If so, then I'm here to let you know that it's easy to make tender, buttery, delicious scones at home with a just a few ingredients. These recipes are perfect for weekend baking. Orange Cream Scones: Made with orange zest and orange juice, these scones are citrusy and so tender. 🍊 Cardamom Brown Sugar Scones: This is a simple recipe combining cardamom and dark brown...

SPRING TIME RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, I love making fruit curds and a curd is one of the most versatile things you can keep in your fridge or freezer (it freezes for up to a year). Eat it with a spoon, fold it into whipped cream, put it on pancakes or fill a tart shell. Here are four to start with: Navel Orange Curd: Made with fresh squeezed orange juice, it's has a bright flavor and sunny color. Raspberry Curd: I love making this during the summer, but during this time...

CITRUS RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and it's the perfect reason to bake something delicious and a little festive. ☘️ Lime Curd: Made with fresh-squeezed lime juice and lime zest this lime curd recipe is creamy, thick, and tart. Key Lime Pie with Graham Cracker Crust: Once you discover how easy it is to make this creamy tart pie, you'll make it again and again. Pistachio Shortbread Cookies: The wonderful combination of pistachios,...

CITRUS RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, These Everything Bagel Scones are everything! They combine my buttery scone recipe and my homemade everything bagel seasoning which features poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried onions, garlic, and fresh green onions. I like making my own bagel seasoning because I get to control the salt and add lots of fresh green onions. The onions add a sweet, mellow onion flavor to these savory scones. GET THE RECIPE What I'm Liking This parchment paper...

CITRUS RECIPES COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Hey Reader, If you're planning to bake this weekend, here is my recommended list of favorites to try for a delicious Saturday or Sunday morning. Glazed Orange Muffins: These muffins are packed full of orange zest and tender and moist. 🍊 Easy Banana Muffins: These are my favorite muffins when I want a quick treat or I have bananas that need to be used. 😁🍌 Lemon Poppy Seed Scones: If you think scones have to be dry or too sweet these scones will change...

A close-up of heart-shaped cookies decorated with bright red and pink icing. The central cookie features intricate white swirls on the red icing, creating a decorative pattern. Other cookies in the background are solid shades of red and pink.

WINTER CITRUS COOKIE RECIPES CAKE RECIPES Whether you're celebrating with friends, someone special, or just treating yourself, here are some of my favorite Valentine's Day treats to show your love...of baking. 😁🍰 Cookies Chocolate Shortbread Cookies: A quick an easy buttery chocolate treat with a simple chocolate glaze. Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies: These are made with my cream cheese sugar dough and I even show you how to add a simple royal icing glaze. Raspberry Shortbread Cookies: With...