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    Easy Recipes for Life with Sweet Teeth

    Here you'll find mostly sweet recipes with some savory recipes too. Step-by-step photos help you bake along.

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    • white chocolate cookies on a marble surface
      Cookies
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      Cakes
    • creme brulee cracked open with fresh berries
      Creme Brûlée
    • banana bread bars on a wire rack
      Bars
    • chocolate brownie cooling on a wire rack
      Brownies
    • close up of chocolate chip cheesecake slice on a white plate
      Cheesecakes
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      British Recipes

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    • white chocolate raspberry cheesecake next to a whisk and bowl of chocolate and raspberries.
      Creamy White Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberry Swirls
    • slice of cinnamon roll breakfast casserole on a plate.
      Cinnamon Roll Casserole
    • White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies on a light surface.
      White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies (Soft & Chewy)
    • gingerbread magic cookie bars on a white plate.
      Gingerbread Magic Cookie Bars
    • lemon shortbread cookies on a pink plate.
      Lemon Shortbread Cookies
    • Frosted Oatmeal Cookies
    • half eaten cookie on a stack of chocolate crinkle cookies on a white plate.
      Classic Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
    • hot cocoa cookies on a light surface with extra marshmallows and hot cocoa powder
      Hot Chocolate Cookies with Gooey Marshmallow Centers
    elizabeth taking a bite of cheesecake

    About Elizabeth

    Hiya! I am Elizabeth Waterson, welcome to my treat-filled site. After spending 15 years in the restaurant industry and growing up baking, I wanted to share my love of baking with you all. My step-by-step tutorials will help you learn how to bake at home. Confessions of a Baking Queen (CBQ) has been featured in CBS LA, HuffPost Taste, BuzzFeed, Taste of Home, and more! Here you will find loads of sweet recipes with a few savory ones for good measure. Feel free to message me with any questions! Happy Baking! 

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    Cheesecake Recipes

    Cheesecake is one of my all-time favorite desserts. Not only does it feel extra special, but it is also quite easy to make. You just need patience. Another beautiful thing about cheesecake is that you make it the day before you want to serve it! My chocolate chip cheesecake recipe is my sister's favorite and this peanut butter cheesecake is one of my faves!

    • A slice of chocolate cheesecake with an Oreo crust, topped with chocolate ganache and whipped cream, served on a white plate.
      Creamy No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
    • A close-up of pecan pie cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake layer, and caramelized pecans on top, set on a light marble surface.
      Creamy Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
    • A slice of creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with bright yellow lemon curd and whipped cream, sits on a white plate. A fork holds a bite of cheesecake in the foreground, with lemons in the background.
      No Bake Lemon Cheesecake (with Sour Cream)
    • cut open s'mores cheesecake on a white plate on a light brown surface.
      S'mores Cheesecake (Campfire-Inspired Delight)
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    Cookie Recipes

    • cookie butter sea salt chocolate chip cookies stacked on top of each other on a white marble surface
      Cookie Butter Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • close up of a slutty brownie
      Slutty Brownies (Cookie-Oreo-Brownie Bars)
    • three white chocolate cookies on a marble surface
      White Chocolate Cookies
    • chocolate chip guinness cookies on a wire rack on top of a green linen on a white marble surface with a bottle of guinness in the background
      Fudgy Guinness Chocolate Cookies
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    Chocolate Recipes

    If you've ever met me you are well aware chocolate is my love language. chocolate creme brulee is my new favorite chocolate recipe.

    • chocolate ding dong cake sliced open on a white plate on a light pink surface with a white stripped linen.
      Ultimate Chocolate Ding Dong Cake (Creamy & Ganache-Topped)
    • A stack of three rich, fudgy dark chocolate brownies with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt on top, set on a light-colored surface. The top brownie has a bite taken out of it.
      Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies
    • Two slices of marble loaf cake with chocolate and vanilla swirls, topped with a layer of chocolate frosting, served on a white plate.
      Bakery-Style Marble Loaf with Chocolate Ganache
    • A slice of moist olive oil chocolate cake topped with glossy chocolate ganache sits on a white plate next to a silver fork, with a blue napkin underneath.
      Chocolate Olive Oil Cake (Moist & Rich)

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    Lemon Recipes

    This time of year I cannot get enough lemon in my cooking. Lemon is such a delicious flavor and pairs with so many different ingredients. Lemon bars are a family favorite and this French lemon cream tart is to die for!

    • 45 degree angle of a french lemon cream tart on a white surface
      Zesty & Sassy: Meet Your New Favorite Lemon Cream Tart
    • Closeup of raspberry lemon loaf cake on a plate near fresh raspberries.
      Irresistible Raspberry Lemon Loaf Cake
    • lemon curd lemon loaf cake stacked on top of each other on a white plate
      Lemon Curd Loaf Cake (Calling All Lemon Lovers!)
    • lemon blueberry cheesecake cut open on a plate next to a cup of tea and a slice of cheesecake
      Classic Lemon Cheesecake Meets Blueberry Bliss (6 Inch)

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    Cake Recipes

    • close up of orange loaf cake recipe on a white surface
      Slice Into Sunshine: Zesty Orange Loaf Cake You'll Love
    • slice of crack cake on a white plate.
      One-Bowl Crack Cake-Bake, Glaze & Wow!
    • overhead shot of a raspberry swirl lemon cheesecake
      Creamy, Tangy Lemon Cheesecake with a Vibrant Raspberry Ripple
    • slice of yellow cake with vanilla frosting and blackberry jam with more cake in the background on a light blue surface
      Bake a Box Cake Like a Boss: My Doctored Yellow Cake Mix
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    Recent Recipes

    See what easy recipes we're baking this week.

    • bowl of chicken mulligatawny soup on a light surface with a white and orange linen
      British-Style Chicken Mulligatawny Soup (Comforting & Flavorful)
    • A close-up of a slice of lemon cream cheese bundt cake with a light glaze on top, served on a white plate. The texture of the cake looks moist and dense, and part of the whole cake is visible in the background.
      Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    • Three rectangular raspberry lemon bars with a golden crust and swirled red and yellow top, garnished with fresh raspberries, served on a round white plate.
      Tart and Sweet Raspberry Lemon Bars
    • butter pecan cookies on a light surface.
      Toasted Butter Pecan Cookies

    Appetizer Recipes

    • classic basil pesto in a small bowl on a light surface with a blue linen
      Classic Basil Pesto
    • three pieces of scotch egg on a white plate on top of an orange and white linen
      Scotch Egg
    • Sausage rolls on a plate.
      Easy Homemade English Pork Sausage Rolls Recipe
    • puff pastry cheese straws served on a white plate with a blue and white linen on a light grey surface
      Cheese Straws
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    The recipes everyone is pinning on Pinterest!

    • raspberry coulis in a glass jar with a metal spoon on a marble surface with raspberries
      Smooth Raspberry Coulis for Cheesecakes, Cakes & Ice Cream
    • strawberry cream cheese pie with a slice missing
      Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie with Fresh Strawberries
    • 45 degree angle of a french lemon cream tart on a white surface
      Zesty & Sassy: Meet Your New Favorite Lemon Cream Tart
    • cut open oreo cheesecake on a white plate on a grey surface with a wood knife and blue coffee cup
      Oreo Cheesecake (Creamy Cookies & Cream)
    • close up of pastry cream
      Classic Vanilla Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière)
    • four pieces of salted millionaires shortbread
      Salted Millionaire's Shortbread
    • baked rice pudding in a ceramic dish on a white surface with a white and blue stripped towel
      Thick & Velvety Baked Rice Pudding with a Golden Custard Top
    • close up of smores on a metal cookie tray
      Oven S'mores in Under 10 Minutes-Fast & Fun
    elizabeth standing in front of the kitchen.

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    elizabeth mixing frosting

    Hiya! I am Elizabeth Waterson, welcome to my treat-filled site. After spending 15 years in the restaurant industry and growing up baking, I wanted to share my love of baking with you all. My step-by-step tutorials will help you learn how to bake at home. Confessions of a Baking Queen (CBQ) has been featured in CBS LA, HuffPost Taste, BuzzFeed, Taste of Home, and more! Here you will find loads of sweet recipes with a few savory ones for good measure. Feel free to message me with any questions! Happy Baking! 

    More about me →

    Thanksgiving Favorites

    • caramel drizzled apple dapple cake on a white plate.
      Apple Dapple Bundt Cake with Caramel Drizzle
    • slice of pumpkin bread pudding with ice cream and caramel on a white dish.
      Creamy Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Crunchy Maple Pecans
    • plate full of pumpkin pie bars.
      Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars
    • stack of pumpkin sugar cookies with maple frosting on a wire rack on a light brown surface.
      Thick and Chewy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
    • slice of pumpkin chocolate chip bundt cake on a white plate.
      Super Moist Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
    • syrup on a stack of apple pancakes on a white plate on a blue linen on a brown surface.
      Fluffy Apple Studded Pancakes
    • slice of cinnamon apple bread on a white plate on a light brown surface.
      Apple Cinnamon Bread — Cozy Fall Loaf
    • apple crumb cake slice stacked on a white plate on a light brown surface with a green linen.
      Moist Apple Crumb Cake for Fall
    • plate full of puff pastry cinnamon rolls on a light surface with a white and orange linen.
      Perfectly Flaky Cinnamon Rolls with Puff Pastry
    • stacked pumpkin banana muffins in a linen lined bowl on a light surface.
      Pumpkin Banana Muffins — One-Bowl Wonder
    • oat flour pumpkin bread slices on a pink plate on a light surface with an orange linen.
      Oat Flour Pumpkin Bread — Gluten Free & Moist
    • oatmeal pumpkin maple cookies stacked on top of each other on a light surface.
      Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

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