If you're looking for the most popular recipes and tutorials from 2023, we've got you covered! In this post I'm going to share my top 23 baking posts, the ones that went viral in 2023!
Which Baking Recipes are Best?
I always ask myself this question at the end of every year. Which of my recipes (for cakes, cookies, pies, scones, etc) did the best in the previous year?
It's always fun to go back through my stats, looking at the posts that took off. Some, like my white cake mix recipes, went viral in a crazy, over-the-top way. Others, like my Golden Girls Cheesecake cookies, did exceptionally well, too!
I'm learning that folks are always on the prowl for the best of the best, and 2023 did not disappoint!
People are Always Looking for the Best Baking Recipes
Maybe you're like that. You want to know what's trending so you know what to bake for that next women's event or family gathering. (I don't blame you! I love to bake hot-ticket items, too!)
In this post you'll see my top 23 recipes or tutorials for 2023, perfect to inspire you to bake! Some of these are personal favorites but most are fan favorites.
No matter which ones you choose to bake, have fun in the kitchen, y'all!
23 Most Popular Baking Posts in 2023
In this comprehensive post you will find 23 of my most popular recipes and baking tutorials for 2023! Enjoy!
20 Amazing Recipes that Start with a White Cake Mix
As always, this post remains at the top of the list for Out of the Box Baking. Perhaps that's because, in it, I give away some of my most popular recipes that all start with a simple box of white cake mix!
How to Doctor a Boxed Cake Mix: The Ultimate Guide
It's possible to take a simple box of cake mix and doctor it to taste homemade. In this wildly popular post I give away all of my tips, secrets, and tips to do just that!
Easy Cinnamon Rolls from Canned Biscuits
Is it possible to take a simple can of canned biscuits and turn it into a batch of cinnamon rolls? You betcha! In this very popular post I show you how to do that.
The Most Delicious White Cake from a Box (Doctored Cake Mix)
You'll notice a theme with many of my top posts! This one, which I titled "The Most Delicious White Cake from a Box" gives away my secrets for how to make a white cake that will blow away your guests (including wedding guests).
Easy DIY Wedding Cake
Ready to make your own wedding cake? You will be, after reading this comprehensive post, which remains near the top of list for 2023. You'll be given tips, tricks, and hacks to help you as you make your very own wedding cake!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake from a Box Mix
This is a classic recipe that starts with a box of cake mix. No matter it remains near the top of the list of viral posts in 2023!
Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake (Doctored Cake Mix)
Just a few simple ingredients in this delicious pumpkin spice cake mix. Perhaps that's why it was a fan favorite in 2023!
Easy Hawaiian Pound Cake (with Canned Frosting in the Mix)
Should I confess that I made up this recipe? (It's true!) This is one of those "canned frosting in the mix" recipes that I concocted in 2023 and it was definitely a fan favorite!
Golden Girls Cheesecake Cookies
Just say the words "Golden Girls" and your cookies will be a hit at that next big event! These are simple cheesecake cookies, a true viral sensation in 2023.
Easy Almond Joy Cookies
I loved making up this recipe for Almond Joy Cookies. The flavors of chocolate, coconut, and almonds send them over the top. No wonder they were a fan favorite in 2023!
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars with Crescent Rolls
I took a simple sopapilla cheesecake bar recipe and turned it into a viral sensation by adding strawberry pie filling. I'm awfully proud of these Strawberry Cheesecake Bars made from Crescent Rolls, y'all!
Best Italian Cream Cake (doctored cake mix)
This one has a permanent spot in my heart. Italian Cream Cake is my all-time favorite, not just in 2023. . .but forever! It'll be your favorite, too!
Jazz up a Boxed Cake Mix: 12 Easy Hacks
If you're looking for cake hacks to turn a simple box of cake mix into a masterpiece, you'll want to check out this trending post from Out of the Box Baking!
Simple Almond Joy Crescent Rolls
This is another one of those "I just made up this recipe on the fly" posts that really took off in 2023. Who knew?! I'm so glad I tried these simple treats. You're going to love them!
Caramel Butterscotch Pound Cake
This is another made-up recipe, one I came up with after searching my pantry and finding a hodge-podge of ingredients that needed to be used. I had no idea the post would take off like it did, but this was one of my most popular posts in 2023!
Earthquake Cake (German Chocolate Upside Down Cake)
I found this recipe on a youtube channel and had to try it. It's easy to see why the recipe for Earthquake cake went viral, not just on my site, but across the web!
Dreamy Buttercream Frosting
I hate to brag, but my buttercream is over-the-top delicious and certainly deserves its spot in the top 23 posts of 2023!
Simple Pecan Sandies (4-Ingredient Cookies)
Simple 4-ingredient cookies that taste like they came from a bakery? Yes, please! These simple sandies remain at the top of the chart for a reason!
Southern Cornbread with Whipping Cream
Are you surprised to find a cornbread recipe in my top 23 list? I'm not! This simple recipe adds a special ingredient that sends it over the top: whipping cream! Apparently my 2023 readers fell in love with it like I did!
Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes (doctored cake mix)
It's so easy to doctor a box of carrot cake mix with a few simple ingredients (like orange juice and pumpkin pie spice). In this post I share my tips to create the tastiest carrot cake cupcakes. . .ever!
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins (doctored cake mix)
Simple and delicious: this recipe remains a favorite, not just with my readers, but a personal favorite, as well!
Easy Coconut Pecan Bars (Doctored Cake Mix)
Y'all, these are over-the-top delicious. Creamy, chewy, loaded with texture and buttery goodness. . .these coconut pecan bars were a real hit in 2023!
Traditional Coconut Cake (with Cream of Coconut Frosting)
This cake is very high on my list and will be on yours, as well! If you love an excellent traditional coconut cake (made with real cream of coconut and coconut milk) you're going to flip over this 2023 favorite!
How to Tier a Cake
I'm so glad this post landed in the top 23! I was happy (and proud) to put together a full tutorial for those who want to learn how to level, torte, and tier a cake like a pro!
Before you go, mosey on over to my friend Debby's site (Southern Home Express) to check out her top ten posts for 2023. You're going to love them!
If you make any of these recipes and love them, don’t forget to leave a review and a comment below. And while you're at it, go ahead and pin some photos to your Pinterest boards!
That’s it for this post, friends! I hope 2023 was a special, blessed year for you!
About the Author
Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 165 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.