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Baking Recipes

The recipes on this page are all baked goods. Slices, tarts and cookies, small delights and more.

  • Title card for Spitzbuben, showing cut out unbaked spitzbuben cookies on a tray and completed spitzbuben.
    Spitzbuben - German Christmas Cookies
  • Almond and Cranberry Nougat recipe title card.
    Homemade Almond and Cranberry Nougat
  • Homemade marzipan title card.
    Easy Homemade Marzipan
  • Bee Sting Cake Title Card
    German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)
  • Chewy, creamy, perfect caramels with a delicate hint of honey, my recipe for Soft Honey Vanilla Caramels is super easy and dangerously addictive.
    Soft Honey Vanilla Caramels
  • Easy German Apple Cake
    Easy German Apple Cake
  • Classic German Cheesecake käsekuchen with fresh fruit
    Käsekuchen - German Cheesecake
  • Easy Overnight Bread Rolls Title Card.
    Easy Overnight Bread Rolls
  • German Cinnamon Star Cookies zimtsterne.
    Cinnamon Star Cookies (Zimtsterne)
  • Classic British Christmas Cake recipe title card.
    Classic British Christmas Cake
  • Homemade Spreadable Butter Title Card.
    Homemade Spreadable Butter
  • One Bowl Vanilla Cake Title Card.
    One Bowl Vanilla Cake (with oil!)
  • New Zealand Louise Cake squares on a wooden board with flowers. Text: "New Zealand Louise Cake
    New Zealand Louise Cake
  • German Käse-Sahne Torte on a cake stand.
    Käse-Sahne Torte (German Cream Cake)
  • Cinnamon Star Bread Title Card showing star bread from two angles. Text overly 'Sweet Cinnamon Star Bread'.
    Cinnamon Star Bread
  • French Vanilla Custard Tart
    French Vanilla Custard Tart
  • Speculaas Dutch Spice Cookies
    Speculaas - Dutch Windmill Cookies
  • Soft potato burger buns title card.
    Potato Burger Buns
  • Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
    Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
  • German Butter Cake or Butterkuchen Title Card
    German Butter Cake (Butterkuchen)
  • Blueberry Streusel Cake Title Card.
    German Blueberry Streusel Cake
  • Authentic German Apple Strudel
    German Apple Strudel
  • Raspberry and Almond Friands Cover Image
    Raspberry and Almond Friands
  • Creamy Vanilla Custard Squares
    Creamy Vanilla Custard Squares
  • Apricot Puff Pastry Braid.
    Apricot Puff Pastry Braid
  • German Christmas Stollen Title card showing two pictures of Stollen.
    Traditional German Christmas Stollen
  • Raspberry Jelly Cheesecake
    Raspberry Jelly Cheesecake
  • Blueberry Friands Title Card.
    Blueberry Friands
  • Puff Pastry Mini Quiches
    Puff Pastry Mini Quiches
  • Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti Title Card.
    Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
  • German Strawberry Cake or Erdbeerkuchen is made from a heavenly combination of soft sponge cake, creamy vanilla custard, and fresh spring strawberries,
    German Strawberry Cake
  • German Dominosteine Chocolates Title Card.
    German Dominosteine Chocolates
  • Homemade Bavarian Pretzels Title Card.
    Bavarian Pretzels (with and without Lye)
  • Fried Apple Rings Title Card.
    Fried Apple Rings (Apfelkücherl)
  • Cherry almond frangipane tart: fresh cherries and a sliced tart.
    Cherry Almond Frangipane Tart
  • A plate of Vanillekipferl or Vanilla crescent cookies surrounded by Christmas decorations, walnuts, clementines and a candle.
    Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
  • New Zealand Afghan Biscuits
    New Zealand Afghan Biscuits (Cookies)
  • Apricot Tart Title Card.
    Classic Apricot Tart
  • Tiropita Greek Cheese Pies.
    Tiropita (Greek Cheese Pies)
  • New Zealand Peanut Brownies
    New Zealand Peanut Brownies
  • Lemon Meringue Pie Title Card.
    Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie
  • Lemon Ricotta Cake Title Card
    Lemon Ricotta Cake
  • Tender sweet pastry, silky creme patisserie, all topped with ripe and juicy nectarines? Oh yes, my easy Nectarine Tart is the perfect summer dessert for showing off beautiful ripe fruit.
    Nectarine Tart
  • simple lemon bundt cake
    Simple Lemon Bundt Cake
  • German Plum Streusel Cake title card.
    German Plum Streusel Cake
  • Apricot and almond biscotti, some dipped in white chocolate
    Apricot and Almond Biscotti
  • German Nut Corners Nussecken Title Card.
    Nussecken (German Nut Corners)
  • Walnut and Orange Blossom Baklava Title Card.
    Walnut and Orange Blossom Baklava
  • Beeramisu title card.
    Beeramisu (Tiramisu with Dark Beer)
  • Spinach and Ricotta Quiche
    Spinach and Ricotta Quiche
  • Turkish Bread Ramazan Pidesi Title Card.
    Turkish Bread (Ramazan Pidesi)
  • German style Gingerbread hearts
    Gingerbread Hearts 'Lebkuchenherzen'
  • Zesty Lemon Lime Curd
    Zesty Lemon Lime Curd
  • Eierlikörtorte Advocaat Cake
    Eierlikörtorte - German Advocaat Cake
  • Marble cake slices on plates with coffee and chocolate. Marmorkuchen, a German cake with a swirled pattern.
    Marmorkuchen (German Marble Cake)
  • Easy Cherry Tomato Tart
    Easy Cherry Tomato Tart
  • Marillenknödel Apricot Dumplings Title Card.
    Marillenknödel - Austrian Apricot Dumplings
  • Mulled Wine Cheesecake on a gold plate with holiday decor. Text: Mulled Wine Cheesecake.
    Mulled Wine Cheesecake
  • Zwetschgendatschi plum tart, a Bavarian dessert, close-up showing plum arrangement and slice.
    Zwetschgendatschi (Bavarian Plum Tart)
  • Delicate, crumbly pastry filled with aromatic spiced fruit, Christmas Fruit Mince Pies are one of the most delicious treats of the season. One is never enough!
    Christmas Fruit Mince Pies
  • German Strawberry Cream Torte: Close-up of fresh strawberries and a sliced torte with cream and strawberry topping.
    German Strawberry Cream Torte
  • Lamingtons are made from squares of tender sponge cake dipped in chocolate and coconut.
    Classic Australian Lamingtons
  • Torta Caprese al Limone: Cake with lemons and grater.
    Torta Caprese al Limone
  • Raspberra and White Chocolate Eclairs title card.
    Raspberry White Chocolate Eclairs
  • Red Currant Crumble Cake
    Red Currant Crumble Cake
  • Christmas Fruit Mince Tart
    Christmas Fruit Mince Tart
  • Christmas Pavlova Slice
    Christmas Pavlova Slice
  • Farmhouse Apple Cake Title Card.
    Farmhouse Apple Cake
  • No Knead Multigrain Bread has to be the world’s easiest loaf. No kneading, no rising time, just mix the ingredients and bake in the oven until done. Full of healthy seeds and grains, this bread is delicious toasted and keeps well for several days.
    No Knead Multigrain Bread
  • Revani or Kalo Prama Title Card.
    Revani (Kalo Prama)
  • Pumpkin and Feta Galette.
    Pumpkin and Feta Galette
  • Nusszopf or German Braided Nut Bread title card.
    German Braided Walnut Loaf 'Nußzopf'
  • A good quiche has to be one of my desert island foods, and to my mind, there is no better filling than luxurious smoked salmon. Paired with tangy creme fraiche, spring onions and fresh herbs, this is a seriously flavoursome quiche. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, quiche can be made well in advance and eaten room temperature or gently warmed.
    Smoked Salmon Quiche
  • Quarkbällchen German Donut Holes title card.
    Super Fluffy Donut Holes (Quarkbällchen)
  • Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
  • Eierlikör Linzer Cookies Title Card.
    Eierlikör Linzer Cookies
  • Kol Böreği Spiral Börek
    Kol Böreği - Spiral Börek
  • Buchteln German Sweet Dumplings filled with fresh cherries and served with vanilla sauce
    Buchteln (German Sweet Dumplings)
  • blueberry-and-almond-shortbread-tart-almond-tart-
    Blueberry Almond Tart
  • Deep dish apple pie ingredients and finished pie.
    Deep Dish Apple Pie
  • Chocolate hazelnut babka, braided chocolate loaf.
    Chocolate Hazelnut Babka
  • Classic Apple Shortcake
    Classic Apple Shortcake
  • Easy Carrot Cake Loaf with cream cheese frosting and a topping of nuts and fresh fruit. Title Card.
    Easy Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Spitzbuben German Christmas Cookies
    German Christmas Baking Recipes
  • Millionaire's Shortbread sliced on a cutting board with a cup of coffee and a cake stand.
    Millionaire's Shortbread (Caramel Slice)
  • Fig and honey tart with honey drizzle, alongside fresh figs. Text: "Fig and Honey Tart".
    Fig and Honey Tart
  • Peach and Ginger Pie
    Peach and Ginger Pie
  • Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
    Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
  • Raspberry and Almond Cale
    Raspberry and Almond Cake
  • Mini Berry Pavlova title card.
    Easy Mini Berry Pavlovas
  • Peaches and Cream Cake
    Peaches and Cream Cake
  • Coronation Quiche Title Card
    King Charles' Coronation Quiche
  • Fruity Hot Cross Buns
    Perfect Hot Cross Buns
  • Strawberry Cream Puffs Title Card
    Strawberry Cream Puffs
  • Soft Burger Buns are so easy to make at home and are miles better than store-bought. Try this fool-proof recipe a try and give your burgers the buns they deserve!
    Super Soft Burger Buns
  • Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pies
    Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pies
  • Double Chocolate Lava Cakes image showing chocolate shavings and baked cakes in ramekins.
    Double Chocolate Lava Cakes
  • Red Currant Crumble Cakes
    Red Currant Crumble Cakes
  • Raw plums and baked plum and almond galette. Easy freeform plum tart with almond topping.
    Plum and Almond Galette (Easy Freeform Plum Tart)
  • Black Magic Cherry Cake
    Black Magic Cherry Cake
  • Moist banana cake recipe title card.
    Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Krapfen: German Carnival Donuts with colorful streamers.
    Krapfen - German Carnival Donuts
  • Cherry Honey Mascarpone Tart
    Cherry Honey Mascarpone Tart
  • Lemon Shortbread Cookies Title Card.
    Lemon Shortbread Cookies
  • Classic chocolate berry roulade with fresh raspberries and blueberries, dusted with sugar.
    Classic Chocolate Berry Roulade
  • Candied Orange Peels title card.
    Candied Orange Peel
  • Decadent Dark Chocolate Tart
    Decadent Dark Chocolate Tart
  • Asparagus and bacon quiche, both whole and sliced, garnished with peas and herbs.
    Asparagus and Bacon Quiche
  • Homemade Sesame Bagels
    Homemade Sesame Bagels
  • What could be more comforting than an old fashioned Bread and Butter Pudding? The magical transformation of stale white bread into a sweet and custardy pudding is always a delight.
    Bread and Butter Pudding
  • Kaiserschmarrn Emperor's Mess
    Kaiserschmarrn or 'Emperor's Mess'
  • Pastéis de Nata Custard Tarts
    Pastéis de Nata - Portuguese Custard Tarts
  • It must be nearly winter because I am craving Sticky Toffee Puddings. The magical transformation of dried dates into a luxurious pudding is what I call kitchen alchemy. Make one big pudding to share or bake in individual ramekins.
    Sticky Toffee Pudding
  • Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tarts Title Card.
    Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tarts (with puff pastry)
  • Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia
    Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia
  • Upside down plum cake image with plums and a slice of the finished cake.
    Upside Down Plum Cake
  • Blueberry Streusel Muffins title card.
    Bakery Style Blueberry Streusel Muffins
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies title card.
    White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies
  • Easter Bunny Cupcakes with Marshmallow Bunny Ears
    Easter Bunny Cupcakes with Marshmallow Ears
  • Homemade English Mufins
    Homemade English Muffins
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
    Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
  • Union JAck Sponge CAke with berries and custard cream
    Union Jack Sponge Cake (Coronation Cake)
  • Zucchini and Feta Pizza
    Zucchini and Feta Pizza
  • With sweet, plump summer blueberries encased in a flaky all-butter pie pastry, my recipe for Fresh Blueberry Pie is always a winner. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for guaranteed smiles at the table.
    Fresh Blueberry Pie
  • Honey Lemon Raspberry Tart Title Card.
    Honey Lemon and Raspberry Tart
  • Chard and feta tart recipe image; rainbow chard stalks and a baked tart on a wooden board.
    Chard and Feta Tart
  • Summer Berry Chocolate Tarts
    Summer Berry Chocolate Tarts
Jay Wadams - Cook, Author and Photographer. Owner daysofjay.com

Hi, I'm Jay. I'm a cook, author, photographer, and world traveller. I am passionate about simple, tasty food, and I love sharing my recipes and thoughts on food and cooking here with you!

I'm the proud author of three cookbooks and recently graduated with a diploma in Gastronomy and Nutrition from Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in London! 

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