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Fun Baking Recipes

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By Janine Waite · Published on Mar 23, 2024
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Join me in the kitchen as we express our creativity with these Fun Baking Recipes. Not only are they adorable and scrumptious, but they also provide a fun dining experience. Each recipe is distinctive, providing a creative outlet for baking enthusiasts. Let’s explore the joys of baking together!

This post is a delightful collection of fantastic recipes I’m sure you’ll love.

Saturday Chitchat with Janine – Volume 160

I’m excited to get your creativity flowing this weekend! How about we have some fun in the kitchen? Here’s a fun quote to inspire our baking shenanigans!

“Baking is my canvas; the kitchen, my studio.”

A Personal Note from Janine

close up of pink bunny cookies
I'm all for simple Easter table settings. I'm certain you'll take away some inspiration from my table.

The other day, I realized that my approach to baking tends to lean towards the creative side.

Instead of sticking to the traditional sugar cookie, I transform it into a cute daisy tart! I suppose you could say I enjoy coloring outside the lines when creating.

But hey, it’s not just about making stuff for me; I also love adding fun to things. So, you’ll probably notice that many of my projects lean towards the adorable.

I can’t help myself; hopefully, you like that about me!

Today, I’m all about sharing some fun baking recipes. And yeah, I know my jello isn’t exactly a baking project, but it’s definitely in the same spirit of fun treats.

So, let’s get creative and get busy baking.

Hey there! I hope you have a fantastic weekend! I just wanted to express a huge thank you for being a part of this adventure with me!

Cheers,

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This Week’s Inspiration – Fun Baking Recipes

little flower cookies with a dollop of lemon curd in the middle. All the flowers are different colors.

MINI LEMON FLOWER TARTS

You’ve probably seen these Mini Lemon Flower Tarts all over social media. I jazz them up by adding colorful twists to my homemade cookie dough. Those springtime colors give these treats an extra pop! They’re not just adorable—they’re delicious, all thanks to that sweet, tangy lemon curd filling paired with the sugar cookie. Plus, they’re super easy to make!

homemade goldfish crackers in a white little bowl with cheese surrounding the bowl.

HOMEMADE GOLDFISH CRACKERS

Recently, a lot of advice has been urging us to steer clear of highly processed foods, prompting me to cut down on our processed snack intake gradually. In addition to trimming our snack choices, I baked some Homemade Goldfish Crackers. Not only did this decision help curb our snack consumption, but the outcome was also quite surprising. These crackers have a deliciously cheesy and wholesome flavor. My husband claims our homemade healthy goldfish crackers outshine Pepperidge Farm’s.

FLUFFY JAPANESE PANCAKES

Have you had Fluffy Japanese Pancakes? Whoa, it is so delicious, and the maple syrup makes it even more delicious, and we are obsessed. I don’t want to over-sell it, but that is a difficult task since it is one of my favorite desserts. This recipe uses egg yolks and whipped egg whites that you’ll beat to stiff peaks. This version is not made in a low heat skillet but in an oven. The critical thing you’ll need is a ring mold to create these fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes. This fun recipe is a unique take on regular pancakes and is perfect for special occasions.

EASTER BUNNY CAKE

Make this adorable Easter Bunny Cake this spring! This post shows step-by-step directions on cutting and assembling this sweet rabbit cake. The base cake is a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and topped with a finely cut colored coconut. Don’t worry about having to draw this bunny since I share the bunny pattern with you.

FLOWER PRETZELS RECIPE

Have you come across the trending Flower Pretzels Recipe on Instagram and TikTok? I couldn’t resist giving these delightful flower pretzel bites a shot, and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy they were to make and how delicious they turned out. All you require are a handful of basic ingredients: M&Ms, square pretzels, and pink chocolate meltaways.

CRINKLE CAKE WITH PHYLLO DOUGH

This delightful Crinkle Cake with Phyllo Dough is a simple culinary masterpiece that’s all the rage in the baking community. Experience this delicious dessert, a blend of crispy, flaky layers of phyllo dough with the sweet, indulgent flavors of crinkle cake, creating a dessert that’s not just delicious but also creamy with an egg custard.

apple dessert

APPLE DUTCH BABY

You’ll love this recipe if you’ve had The Original House of Pancake’s Apple Dutch Baby. It’s an oven-baked pancake that’s easy to make and can be served for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It’s a light custard-like souffle topped with cinnamon and nutmeg-drenched apples.

strawberry mochi recipe

STRAWBERRY MOCHI

Here’s my quick and easy Strawberry Mochi Recipe that uses sweet rice flour and fresh strawberries. Pop the mochiko batter in the microwave to make the perfect mochi, and wrap the layer around a strawberry. Yes, it’s that easy to make. There is no bean mixture or ice cream, making it a simpler recipe.

SUGAR COOKIE IN A MUG

A sugar cookie in a mug is a perfect single-serving dessert of a sugar cookie made in a cup and cooked in the microwave. It’s a soft sugar cookie recipe that is light, fluffy and doesn’t contain egg yolk or brown sugar. It’s a quick and easy way to make a sweet treat for one person.

These mug sugar cookies are a blank canvas in which you can customize your cookies to your taste. Add delicious candies, chocolate, nuts, and more to your cookie. I promise this is an easy recipe to make.

BROKEN GLASS JELLO RECIPE

This fun Broken Glass Jello Recipe is a culinary masterpiece that combines flavors, colors, and textures to create a whimsical and charming treat. The condensed milk concoction intertwines with the jello fragments, forming a mesmerizing stained-glass mosaic.

chocolate bark recipe

EASTER CHOCOLATE BARK

For years, I’ve always wanted to make Easter Chocolate Bark. You know, the adorable Bunny Bark that takes over your Pinterest feed!

My daughter has always wanted to make it, so I made my version. The base is a yummy caramel graham cracker layer that pairs well with the chocolate and candies!

Boutique of the Week – White Spring Wreaths

white spring wreaths

WHITE SPRING WREATHS

Welcome friends to the spring season; it’s time to style your home with this array of White Spring Wreaths. As winter turns into spring, it’s time to focus on decorating our space for the new season. There’s no better first step to decorating than styling it with a wreath; it’s straightforward and creates a look like no other. And I’m all about simple styling. Here is a collection of my favorite white wreaths to keep it simple yet stunning.

My Favorite Things – Fun Baking Recipes from My Friends!

ITALIAN PEACH COOKIE RECIPE

Lucy from Craftberry Bush consistently crafts the most delightful projects, seamlessly merging her creativity with baking! These peach cookies exude freshness and beauty. I need to give them a try one of these weekends!

RAINBOW CAKE

John from The Preppy Kitchen is an exceptional baker! I’m a huge fan of everything he creates, and this cake is definitely on my baking bucket list! Its six stunning colors make it the perfect choice for adding fun and festivity to any occasion!

HOW TO MAKE A PALETTE KNIFE FLOWER CAKE

My close friend Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home provides step-by-step instructions on painting these floral designs on a cake! She makes the process seem effortless and breaks it down into manageable steps. What I adore about this cake is its uniqueness; it stands out like no other cake I’ve come across!

PRETTY IN PINK BLOOD ORANGE BUNDT

This incredible cake appears both delicious and stunning! The outer layer boasts a crispy and sweet texture, making it a delightful combination for a dessert!

This Week’s Tip – Lemon Curd TIP

a few tarts on a little white cakestand. The other tarts are below it and blurred out
english lemon curd

LEMON CURD

I’ve always faced challenges cooking the eggs in my lemon curd recipe.

For those unfamiliar with homemade lemon curd, my recipe includes eggs. The process involves slowly cooking the eggs on the stove with room temperature butter, sugar, and egg until they form a wonderful, opaque, creamy sauce. However, more often than not, the mixture heats up too quickly, resulting in scrambled eggs.

The other day, feeling lazy, I skipped bringing the butter to room temperature and used cold butter straight from the fridge. Surprisingly, my laziness led to excellent results. The cold butter slowed the egg cooking process, preventing unwanted scrambling. It turned out to be a happy accident in the kitchen!

I promptly adjusted my recipe accordingly, so now you won’t have to worry about encountering the same struggles with making lemon curd that I have experienced over the years!

Latest Obsession – Ai

AI AS A CREATIVE RESOURCE

I’m having a blast creating cake images using AI.

I don’t find AI scary at all; it inspires me. It’s like a cool tool to help me brainstorm ideas. I’m hoping to bake one of these cute cakes real soon!

My Amazon Finds – Spring Sale Items

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It’s been a rough week, getting back into the swing of things after our trip to Seattle and dealing with the time change from daylight savings. But hey, I made it through!

It feels good to be back home, making treats and getting crafty in my kitchen. I’m excited about what’s in store for future projects and balancing my time between cooking fun baking recipes indoors and enjoying the outdoor patio life.

We’ve got some exciting plans for our garden, and I can’t wait to share them with you soon.

In the meantime, enjoy baking and getting ready for Easter!

Cheers,

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