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    A baking blog for the baking enthusiast

    Welcome to Bakes by Brown Sugar. A baking blog dedicated to those who love to bake and create tasty treats. If you love baking—both sweet and savory—then you're in the right place. You'll find detailed recipes using seasonal ingredients, with pro tips that enable you to successfully recreate your favorite baked treats at home. Happy baking!

    Reader's Favorites

    • Lemon Shortbread Cookies
    • Orange Upside-Down Cake
    • Shortbread Cookies
    • Lime Curd

    Recent Recipes

    • Red Tart Cherry Pie Bars
    • Chocolate Mousse Trifle
    • Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
    • Coconut Cupcakes

    Citrus Recipes

    It's citrus season and you'll find plenty of recipes using lemons, limes, and oranges. Take time to explore the options and make your favorite, whether it's cake, pie, or a cookie.

    • Cranberry Orange Cookies
    • Key Lime Pie Bars
    • Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
    • Key Lime Pie Recipe

    See more citrus recipes →

    Cakes & Cupcakes

    CAKE, CAKE, CAKE! I love cake and these are some of my favorite recipes. Along with cake I love a really good buttercream and Swiss Meringue is my go-to for my layer cakes, but I'm never opposed to a chocolate or lemon glaze. I hope you enjoy these recipes are inspired to bake them or come up with your own flavor combinations.

    • Swiss Meringue Buttercream
    • Moist Vanilla Cupcakes
    • Blackberry Lime Cake
    • Lemon Cupcakes

    See more cakes & cupcakes →

    Pies, Tarts, and Galettes

    Pies and Tarts consist of two simple components: a crust on the outside and the filling on the inside. Both are delicious and should be part of every meal....okay, maybe not every meal but you can NEVER have enough pie or tarts..

    • Cranberry Pie
    • Blueberry Pie
    • Blackberry Ice Cream Pie
    • Apricot Tart

    See more pie and tart recipes →

    Hello and welcome!

    My name is Cheryl. I'm an engineer by day, and a baker by night. My goal is to be your go-to resource for creating the best versions of your favorite desserts. As a baking science geek, I am passionate about understanding what makes a recipe work and sharing that info with you. I love finding new recipes to share, and I hope you join me on this journey of deliciousness.

    Learn more about me →

    Cookie Recipes

    Who doesn't love cookies? They can be round, square, flat, or fat. They can be sweet, salty, savory. or all three. And it's so easy to mix and match flavors - the possibilities are endless. What are your favorites?

    • Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
    • 12 Best Christmas Cookies
    • Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
    • Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    See more cookie recipes →

    Breakfast Treats

    Sometimes you want something a little sweet for breakfast or something for a celebration. Whether or want a doughnut, a muffin, or coffee cake there is something here for you.

    • Sweet Potato Muffins
    • Pumpkin Muffins
    • Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins
    • Pumpkin Bread Recipe

    See more breakfast ideas →

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