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Desserts & Baking

Sweet treats make every moment better. Here, you’ll find cookies, brownies, cakes, and fun desserts for any celebration. These baking recipes are simple and beginner-friendly. Follow the steps and enjoy a homemade dessert that brings joy with every bite.

Delicious French Apple Cake made with fresh apples and a buttery batter.

Moist French Apple Cake Recipe Made from Scratch

July 30, 2026 by Emma Cooke

French Apple Cake is the kind of dessert I make …

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Fluffy Vegan Pumpkin Donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for fall treats.

Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Donuts with Pumpkin Spice

July 29, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Vegan Pumpkin Donuts are my little fix for those mornings …

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Delicious pumpkin spice cookies with creamy frosting decorated for fall

Pumpkin Spice Cookies Recipe – Soft, Chewy & Easy Fall Cookies

July 29, 2026 by Oliver Grant

Pumpkin Spice Cookies are basically my emergency plan for when …

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Delicious frosted pumpkin cookies topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall baking.

Soft Frosted Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

July 28, 2026 by Emma Cooke

Frosted Pumpkin Cookies are my go to solution when I …

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Loaf of Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread with a cinnamon swirl and crunchy topping.

The Best Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread Recipe You’ll Ever Bake

July 27, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Sweet Potato Cinnamon Bread has saved me on those mornings …

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Homemade sourdough bread fresh from the oven, showcasing a crispy crust and soft interior.

The Ultimate Guide to Sourdough Bread – Recipes, Tips and Techniques For Every Baker

July 27, 2026 by Emma Cooke

Sourdough Bread is one of those things people swear is …

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Delicious Vanilla Bourbon Poached Pears with cinnamon and orange garnish.

Vanilla Bourbon Poached Pears – A Simple Gourmet Dessert

July 26, 2026 by Emma Cooke

Vanilla Bourbon Poached Pears are my go to move when …

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Moist and rich chocolate zucchini bread with chocolate chips and grated zucchini

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips

July 26, 2026 by Oliver Grant

Chocolate Zucchini Bread is my go to fix for those …

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Delicious and fudgy zucchini brownies with rich chocolate frosting.

The Best Homemade Zucchini Brownies You’ll Ever Bake

July 24, 2026 by Oliver Grant

Zucchini Brownies are my go to move when I want …

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Slices of moist homemade zucchini bread topped with walnuts and cinnamon.

Moist Zucchini Bread Recipe with Fresh Zucchini

July 23, 2026 by Oliver Grant

Zucchini Bread is one of those cozy fixes for the …

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Emma, founder and cooke behind firststeprecipes.com, with a background in nutritional sciences.

Hi, I’m Emma,

Cooking never felt natural at first, but I kept at it. Somewhere along the way, I combined my background in nutritional sciences with what I’d learned by burning (and sometimes saving) meals, and that turned into First Step Recipes.

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