alie
Life is sweet
Hi, I’m Alie a professional baker, recipe developer & photographer behind Baking For Friends. I specialize in classic & comforting baking. I hope you enjoy the recipes & find inspiration of your own to bring your family & friends together over home-cooked food!
My Favorite Recipes
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Make Ahead Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
These make ahead lemon cream cheese bars are bright, creamy and smooth with pockets of lemon bursts throughout! The bars feature tangy lemon curd that’s swirled into the cream cheese filling and baked onto a graham cracker crust.
Coconut Pineapple Cake
This coconut pineapple cake is a tropical delight! It’s bursting with flavours of coconut, pineapple and lime. Not to mention it has a soft, moist crumb. It’s topped with a lime cream cheese icing, that adds a zesty, sweet bite. Â
Bird Nest Cookies
These no-bake bird nest cookies are perfect for Easter and are as adorable as they are delicious! They are made with just a handful of ingredients, including crunchy chow mein noodles, creamy peanut butter, butterscotch chips and colourful mini eggs.Â
Cinnamon Roll Bunnies
Get ready to hop into the Easter spirit with these homemade cinnamon roll bunnies! These fluffy treats are not only adorable but also irresistibly delicious. They are similar to classic cinnamon rolls that we all know and love but shaped into cute bunnies and topped with an almond glaze. Whether you’re hosting a festive brunch or simply craving a delightful sweet treat, these cinnamon roll bunnies are bound to steal the show with their charm and flavour.
Heart Shaped Sandwich Cookies
Spread some love with these cute heart shaped sandwich cookies. Each cookie features a soft buttery sugar cookie, filled with sweet raspberry buttercream icing and topped with pink sugar crystals for a crispy bite. They make the perfect cookie for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.Â
Vanilla Madeleines with Strawberry Glaze
These sweet little vanilla Madeleines are a classic French dessert. The mini cakes are light, spongy and dipped in a strawberry glaze to add just a little sweetness for a fruity bite. They make the perfect treat to share with your loved ones for any special occasion.Â
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I’ve categorized each recipe on the blog from easy to advance to help you see where you fit for your skill level or your sense of adventure. If you’re new to baking you may want to start with easy and work your way to more advanced recipes. And don’t forget I’m always just a click away so don’t be afraid to reach out to me, ask questions and of course please rate and comment on the recipes. We can all learn from good feedback.