A simple mixture of autumnal spices creates a perfect spice blend for fall baking.
Baking Basics
Have you ever made simple syrup at home? Once you know how to make simple syrup yourself, you’ll never bother buying this pantry and cocktail-making staple at the store again! I’ve mentioned before that there are a lot of things I like to make at home instead of buying at the store. Now, don’t get …
Have you ever made cheesecake and felt stumped when you got to the part about making a water bath? Let’s explore both the how and the why of baking cheesecake in a water bath! I have made hundreds of cheesecakes in my life. Seriously! I’ve been running this website for years and in that time …
Learn how to soften cream cheese quickly so you’re never too far away from homemade cheesecake. The easiest and best way to soften cream cheese is to simply allow it to sit at – room temperature. That’s pretty much a no-brainer, right? But this method usually means that you have a bit of a plan …
Nuts on their own are a delicious and satisfying snack. But when it comes to baked goods and…
When you have homemade taco seasoning in your pantry, you never have to worry about running out on Taco Tuesday! This flavorful and versatile mix will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. I’m not sure what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but it’s downright swampy here in Ohio. I’m …
Microwave Lemon Curd couldn’t be easier, or more delicious. It’s perfect for topping yogurt, ice cream, cheesecake and so much more!
Freezing cookie dough is an easy way to be just minutes from hot, gooey, fresh-baked cookies at all times. Learn how to freeze cookie dough in this step-by-step guide! I’m pretty sure at this point that we’ve all bought (and secretly loved) the ready-made, pre-packaged cookie dough that comes in pre-portioned sheets. If you’re like …
Homemade Buttercream Frosting is one of the best basic recipes to have on hand. This classic recipe makes enough pillowy frosting for 24 cupcakes or a 9-inch layer cake. Of all the recipes on My Baking Addiction, this Homemade Buttercream Frosting is definitely the recipe that I make the most in my kitchen. In fact, …
Learning how to make caramel sauce is a trick you will use time and again! Making caramel sauce only takes a few minutes, and the result is so much better than anything you can buy at the store. I love, love, love all things caramel. Borderline obsessed, ok? If there’s a new chocolate with caramel …
Homemade pumpkin pie spice made with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and nutmeg.
How to soften butter quickly using a few simple methods. We’ll show you how to get that ice cold butter to room temperature in no time! The easiest and best way to soften butter is to simply allow it to sit at – room temperature. That’s pretty much a no-brainer, right? But this method usually …
A simple guide on how to bring butter and eggs to room temperature.
This homemade buttermilk substitute comes together in 5 minutes and requires only 2 ingredients. Skip the grocery store and make your own! I cannot tell you how many times I’ve started pulling out the ingredients for a recipe and realized that I didn’t have any buttermilk on hand. It’s just not something that is regularly …
Never run out of packets of store-bought chili seasoning when you can make your own at home! This homemade chili seasoning is versatile and an absolute must for your pantry. Do you ever find yourself in the middle of cooking dinner and realize that you’re out of a key ingredient? This happened to me about …
If you’re just getting started in baking, or even if you’ve been baking a while but never ventured…