Baby Shower Recipes & Party Food Ideas

If you love a good snickerdoodle but you want the ease of a cookie bar, this is the recipe for you! These delicious bars are light, delicious, and loaded with cinnamon flavor. 

If you love a simple soft sugar cookie covered in a delicious and easy buttercream, this is the post for you! I'm going to show you how to make a knock-off version of one of Crumbl's best-sellers, the Pink Sugar Cookie.

These Puff Pastry Pecan Pie Bites are flaky, buttery, and filled with gooey pecan pie goodness — the perfect bite-sized holiday dessert.

If you love the rich flavors of Baklava but don't have time to make it from scratch, this is the recipe for you. This delicious baklava recipe starts with a simple puff pastry, but it definitely doesn't end there!

Cake decorating is a creative and artistic skill that allows you to turn a plain cake into a work of edible art. There are dozens (if not hundreds) of techniques you can use to decorate your cakes these days. In this post we're going to cover several of them, popular for 2024.

If you love a delicious red velvet cake but you’re looking for something a lot simpler and quicker to make, this recipe is going to be perfect for you. In this post I’m going to show you how to make delicious Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies. 

In this post I'm going to share a simple but delicious cookie recipe that's sure to be a big hit with kids and adults alike! These luscious chocolate sugar crinkle cookies are brownie-like in texture and loaded with chocolatey flavor!

If you love the idea of strawberry cheesecake but want to experience yours in a light, creamy dessert that can be cut into squares, I’ve got an amazing treat for you! In this post I’m going to show you how I made these delicious strawberry cheesecake bars using two containers of crescent rolls!  Why is …

Wondering how many boxes of cake mix you’ll need for your recipe or celebration? This clear guide breaks down quantities by pan size and servings so you can plan with confidence and avoid kitchen guesswork. Here at Out of the Box Baking we focus a lot of boxed mixes. A simple box of cake mix …

I don't know about you, but I love working with buttercream. And in this fun tutorial you'll get to step inside my cake decorating world for a few minutes to look at some of my favorite buttercream techniques. What Type of Buttercream Should I Use? This, my friends, is up to you! I usually start …

Jazz up a Boxed Cake Mix

Crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth—these old fashioned butter cookies are a timeless treat perfect for holidays or everyday baking.

If you're looking for a fluffy, crisp, old-fashioned Sugar Cookie, do I have a treat for you! This is a simple sugar cookie recipe, packed full of flavor, and straight from Grandma's cookbook!

If you’re looking for a colorful cake with a surprise inside, you've come to the right place! In this post we’re going to learn how to make an easy but memorable checkerboard cake. 

If you're looking for tasty recipes to make for your next big social event, this is the post for you. I'm going to give you several of my favorites, which you can proudly serve at a fancy tea or party.

You've come to the right place if you're looking for baby shower ideas! May these photos serve as a springboard for your creativity to flow.

They're light, fluffy, and loaded with sweet whipping cream. Cream Puffs are truly luscious! And (surprise!) they're also easy to make! They start with a simple pastry called "choux."

You've seen those cookies in the store--the soft cake-like sugar cookies with a lovely spread of buttercream on top. You've tasted them, and they're really delicious. You wish you could make Lofthouse Cookies at home. Now you can!

These Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter are thick, chewy, and loaded with rich, nutty flavor. Made with perfectly browned butter and plenty of chocolate chips, this bakery-style cookie recipe delivers crispy edges, soft centers, and irresistible depth in every bite.

20 creative and easy ways to turn a basic white cake mix into cookies, cupcakes, bars, bundts, and more—perfect for quick baking and big flavor.

Turn a simple white cake mix into a soft, fluffy, bakery-style cake with this easy doctored recipe—perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any celebration.

This Ultimate Chocolate Cake Recipe is rich and decadent, with a tender, moist crumb.

Want to level up your baking game? These quick, practical tips will help you bake with more confidence and fewer flops—no fancy tools required. From measuring tricks to mixing techniques, learn how to get better results every time you preheat the oven!

Transform any boxed cake mix into a bakery-quality dessert with these pro tips! Learn the best add-ins, substitutions, and flavor hacks from Out of the Box Baking.

This easy royal icing recipe is perfect for decorating my delicious cut-out sugar cookies. With just a few ingredients, you'll get smooth, shiny icing that dries hard for professional-looking cookies!

This easy cut-out sugar recipe is perfect for decorating. Yummy taste and texture, great for any cookie cutter!

Learn how to tier a cake with this easy step-by-step guide! From choosing the right tools to stacking layers perfectly, you'll get pro tips for making a stunning tiered cake.

These cookies go by different names. Some call them Mexican Wedding Cookies, some call them Snowballs. Some call them Pecan Sandies, others call them Pecan Balls. Some folks call these soft bites of wonderment Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Tea Cookies. No matter what you call them, they're delicious and super easy to make.

It's creamy, it's dreamy. . .this delicious buttercream from Out of the Box Baking is perfect for every cake or cupcake project!

These yummy double mint chocolate cookies are rich, fudgy, and packed with mint chocolate flavor. A festive, chewy treat perfect for holidays or everyday cravings!

Learn how to decorate cookies with royal icing! This easy guide walks you through piping, flooding, and adding beautiful details to sugar cookies like a pro.

Learn how to ombre a cake with this easy step-by-step technique. Create a stunning gradient effect using simple tools and tinted frosting — perfect for any occasion!