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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

Simple Savoury Leek and Spinach Galette

Farmer’s Cheese Danish

This recipe makes two large danishes, perfect for sharing, or you can freeze one for later.

Classic French Lemon Tart Recipe

‘Bunny Chow’ Banana Bread Dessert

My favorite creation from South Africa 🇿🇦

Spring Vanilla Cake

Buttermilk Scones

This is a classic buttery, flaky and comforting treat for any time of day.

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Make Ahead Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

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

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.  

Bird Nest Cookies

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. 

Cinnamon Roll Bunnies

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

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. 

Vanilla Madeleines with Strawberry Glaze

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. 

Most Popular Recipes

Holiday Cranberry Pecan Cinnamon Buns

What to learn how to make sugared fruit? It’s a super simple and a super impressive way to fancy up any dessert! You can easily add a little sparkle to most fruits, flowers, and herbs!

Mincemeat Tarts

These cinnamon scones are a classic buttermilk scone covered in cinnamon then layered on top of itself to create a swirl of rich cinnamon bursts. They are flaky, buttery and not sweet at all.

Simple Dried Cherry Scones Recipe

Here’s a simple pie recipe using frozen berries. It’s a quick and easy dessert that can be used with all of your favourite frozen fruits or berries.

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I'm 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!

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