Are you participation in the now national Bake Sale for Japan fundraiser this coming Saturday? Do you need an easy recipe that guarantees fool-proof results? Then read on for our round up of Kitchn-tested recipes for all sorts of delicious baked goods.
Even if you're not participating in the bake sale this weekend, this handy-dandy roundup is a great bookmark for the many other bake sale opportunities that may come your way.
First, begin by turning to some excellent advise from Emma in
• Secrets of the Bake Sale Best Sellers which also includes some great tips in the comment section.
Brownies and Other Chocolate Delights
• Yummy Add-Ins to Any Brownie
• One Bowl Mascarpone Brownies
• Cherry Cream Cheese Brownies
• Brownie Bites To Go
• Candied Bacon Fudge (also gluten-free)
• My Father's Fudge Recipe (also gluten-free)
Cookies
• Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies
• Dark Chocolate Walnut Cookies
• Peanut Butter Fudge Walnut Cookies
• Cinnamon Walnut Dulce de Leche Bars
• Sour Cream Raisin Bars
• Killer Blondies
Muffins and Scones
• Muffins and Scones: 15 Simple Things to Bake this Weekend
Vegan
• Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Icing (also gluten-free)
• Life-Changing Vegan Thumbprints
• Sticky Orange Cake with Marmalade Glaze
• Peanut Butter Ginger Muffins
• Chocolate Ginger Orange Cupcakes
Gluten-Free
• 29 Tips, Ingredients and Recipes for Gluten-Free Baking
• Gluten-Free Chocolate Whoopie Pies
• Brittle to Bibingka: 20 Gluten-Free Treats for the Holidays
• No-Bake Sunflower-Oat Bars
• Cashew Meringues & Blackberry Jam
• The No-Flour, No-Butter Peanut Butter Cookie
For more information on Bake Sale for Japan, a fundraiser bake sale being held on Saturday April 2 in over 30 locations in the US, click here. It's not too late to join in!
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Thanks for the roundup! I'll be spreading this to the bakers & volunteers for BOS Bakesale :)
I'm participating in the online bake sale on march 30th through thetomatotart.com
I'm making brownie rollout cookies.
Personally, I'm going to subscribe to Noah Puckerman's business strategy. Great moneymaker.
Can anyone please tell me if I need both shortening and butter when making whoopie pies? Someone gave me a whoopie pie mix and it lists additional ingredients. It calls for both shortening and butter. Can I do without the shortening?
I'm asking in a comment because I don't know how long it'll take for my question to best posted...since I want to make these for Friday (my husband's 30th bday!).
Thank you in advance!
@ kitalita, I was thinking the same thing! What an excellent secret ingredient ;)
@Anita83 that really depends on the mix, but most classic whoopie pie recipes call for shortening instead of butter. It makes them softer and chewier. You can find trans fat-free shortening now in stores quite easily.
Thank you, Faith.
Anita83,
I do not use ANY shortening in my whoopie pie recipe: the cookies are soft for three days with butter alone. I'd say forgo the shortening...