Think outside the box

These are easy, one bowl desserts that are just as easy as box mix but way more delicious!

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Celebration Cupcakes

Good things do come in small packages! Look no further than these festive cupcakes!

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Choose the Perfect Frosting

The perfect buttercream will make a great cake or cupcake exceptional! Choose an the best chocolate buttercream, try your hand at a caramel swiss meringue buttercream, lemon buttercream frosting, or peruse all our buttercream & frosting recipes!

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Cookies worth celebrating

I always celebrate my birthday with thick chocolate chip cookies (and devils food cake!) but try your hand at any of our 250+ cookie recipes!

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Brownies & bars fit for a party!

Bake, slice and take on the go! These brownies, bars and blondies are going to make any gathering a celebration. Bonus points for sprinkles!

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How to serve birthday desserts?

I am a huge fan of a giant scoop of chocolate ice cream with my one bowl chocolate cake, but that is just me! Here are some dessert toppings and sauces you can pour on and some classic ice cream recipes too!

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Birthday Cakes for Everybody

For some it isn’t a birthday without cake! I see you and this section is for you!

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