Thanksgiving Favorites

It's fall here in the south and everyone is adding pumpkin to their favorite cakes, pies, and cookies. My friend stopped by today and taught me how to make her family's favorite pumpkin bread. . .from scratch!

Every now and agin you stumble across a recipe that’s so simple, so luscious, so delectable, that you have no choice but to share it. This is that recipe. 

In this post I'm going to share a luscious pecan pie recipe that incorporates an extra ingredient sure to make you swoon. . .chocolate!

If you're crazy about brown butter and pecans you're going to love this easy cake. It's topped with a crunchy praline topping and rich with flavor. Best of all, it starts with a boxed mix!

Fall is the perfect time to bake. I covered some of my favorite recipes in my Favorite Fall Desserts post. I've decided (just for fun) to post some pictures of fall-themed baked goods that I've created over the years. They are divided by category. Enjoy!

No matter what autumn favorites you've enjoyed, we've got recipes galore here at Out of the Box Baking. Enjoy this list of some of our fall favorites.

Wondering what to bake this Christmas season? Bundt cakes are the answer! They're easy to bake, easy to transport and (best of all) easy to slice and serve! And, if you're looking for some tasty holiday recipes we've definitely got you covered!

If German Chocolate Cake is your thing but you don't have time to make the coconut pecan frosting from scratch, this is the recipe for you! This luscious Earthquake Cake oozes with flavor. It's loaded with coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips and it bubbles over with an extra-special addition: cream cheese filling!

Apple desserts are perfect year 'round but they're especially wonderful in the fall. As soon as Autumn leaves start tumbling we long for those rich warm flavors of cinnamon and spice. That's exactly why I put together this list of nine of my favorite apple recipes, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of year!

If you're in the mood for those perfect fall flavors--pumpkin and spice--have I got a recipe for you! This is an easy cake to whip up in a hurry, and it all started with a box of cake mix!

If you love the warm rich flavors of apple and cinnamon and the lovely crisp crunch of a flaky crust, this is the recipe for you! Thanks to the addition of canned apple pie filling this Easy Apple Pie comes together so easily. . .but it tastes like it took hours!

If you love apple pie but you’re in the mood for a delicious coffee cake, one you would be happy to serve at a breakfast gathering or brunch, have I got a great new recipe for you! This “from scratch” cake is light and luscious and covered in a crisp streusel. 

If you love the flavors of apple and cinnamon and you're in the mood for a luscious fall treat, this is the recipe for you! It's tasty and quick and best of all, it starts with a boxed mix!

Every now and again you stumble across a recipe that changes everything. This apple pie cobbler is one of those. It's luscious, gooey, chewy, and perfect for fall! But it's so easy to make you won't want to wait until then to make it!

If you're a pecan fan but you love a sweet coating on the outside, this simple recipe is going to blow you away. It's truly one of the simplest and yummiest things I've made in ages. . .and that's saying a lot!

If you're looking for a cute little dessert for a Halloween or Thanksgiving event, have I got a recipe for you! You can turn a simple cake mix into tiny bundt pumpkins that will delight your holiday guests!

If you love German Chocolate cake but want the ease of a tender, flaky cookie bar, this is the recipe for you! The cookie crust has a light chocolate flavor and the rich gooey filling is loaded with coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.

This is a simple no-bake sweet treat, perfect for the holidays! A little cereal, a little chocolate, a lot of powdered sugar. . .and you've got a tasty treat for your guests!

If you're looking for a host of different cookie recipes to fill that holiday cookie exchange tray, you've come to the right place. These sixteen recipes are simple to make and perfect for a swap!

If you're looking for a luscious cobbler with that crisp homemade crust you grew up eating, you've come to the right place. This easy recipe calls for canned pie filling but a crust so flaky and delicious you'll swear you're sitting around grandma's table eating it.

Sometimes you're just in the mood for chocolate. Nothing else will do. This luscious brownie recipe will satisfy that desire and it doesn't require a special brownie mix. A simple chocolate cake mix will do. Talk about a great hack!

If you love pecan pie but enjoy the ease of a blondie, you're going to love this new recipe from Out of the Box Baking!

If you love the flavor of cherry pie but prefer the simplicity of a cookie bar, then this is the recipe for you! This luscious sweet treat has a shortbread base, cherry preserves in the center, and sliced almonds on top. Best of all, it's incredibly easy to bake!

If you love the ease of a bar but the luscious richness of pecan pie you're going to flip over this simple pecan pie bar recipe! It merges both of those worlds into one dreamy bite, loaded with flavor and crunch!

In this post I'm going to give you all of my favorite brown butter recipes--everything from frostings to cookies to cake. All you have to do is click on the pictures of the linked recipes to find everything you need to hit the road running!

If you find yourself with overripe bananas, have I got the perfect recipe for you! This Bananas Foster Pound Cake is sublime--loaded with bananas, brown sugar, butter, and walnuts. Best of all, it comes together easily and the recipe is big enough to make two full loaves of cake! You'll have one for the family and another to give to a friend.

If you're looking for a rich, moist cake, loaded with flavor, you've come to the right place. This Old Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise cake is a southern favorite guaranteed to please everyone on your guest list. And this yummy recipe takes things a step further, adding a rich chocolate frosting with mayonnaise in it, as well!

What's inside of the cupcake is important, but what's on top of the cupcake is just as critical. Decorate with style and folks will be tickled to dive right in! Cupcake decorating has come a long way in recent years, and it all comes down to having the right tip and knowing how to use it. In this practical tutorial I'm going to show you seven of my favorite decorating techniques using two Wilton tips--the 1M and the 6B

This decadent dessert is a fun new spin on the old "dirt cake" we used to make for the kids. This one is loaded with dark chocolate cake, Oreo cheesecake mousse, crushed Oreos, and chocolate whipped cream. Oh, and fudge sauce. Lots of fudge sauce!

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

Loaded with cranberries, pineapple, coconut, and walnuts, this Cranberry Hummingbird Cake really packs a punch. It's a yummy blend of warm, sweet, fruity, and tart!

Warm, nutty, buttery, loaded with caramelized bananas. . .this rich cake is perfect all year round!

This apple spice cake is a no-bake recipe! It's made in a skillet on your stovetop. So easy, and so delicious, especially on a cold winters' day!

These cookie butter cupcakes are soft, spiced, and topped with a dreamy cookie butter frosting. A unique, flavorful treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist!

These old-fashioned oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm, comforting flavor. A classic homemade treat that’s easy to make and even easier to love!

These easy carrot cake cupcakes are moist, spiced, and topped with cream cheese frosting. A simple, from-scratch treat packed with classic flavor!

These holiday sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating. A classic Christmas cookie recipe that holds its shape and tastes as festive as it looks!

These butter pecan cupcakes are what dreams are made of. Here are step-by-step instructions to make them.