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Planning a wedding or bridal shower? This collection of wedding dessert recipes and tutorials will help you create beautiful sweets for one of life’s most memorable celebrations.

From DIY wedding cakes and decorated cookies to cupcakes, bite-sized treats, and elegant dessert table ideas, these recipes are designed with home bakers in mind. Whether you're baking for your own wedding, helping a friend or family member, or preparing sweets for a bridal shower or engagement party, you'll find plenty of inspiration here.

You’ll also discover helpful tutorials covering cake decorating, cookie decorating, tiered cakes, and creative dessert displays that make it easier to create stunning desserts without professional bakery equipment.

Many of these recipes come from my own experience baking for special occasions—including the weddings of my four daughters—so they’re designed to be approachable, reliable, and celebration-worthy.

If you're dreaming of a beautiful dessert spread filled with cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and elegant sweets, you're in the right place.

Boho Baking: Embrace the Art of Cozy, Chic Confections

Discover the ultimate guide to boho baking, where cozy, chic recipes transform everyday treats into Insta-worthy confections perfect for grownups and teen bakers alike. Dive into inspiring galleries featuring cakes, cupcakes, cookies, scones, weddings, and high tea ideas, and embrace the art of cozy baking vibes.

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How Many Boxes of Cake Mix Will I Need? (Simple Guide)

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 …

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Classic Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Mention the words “red velvet cake” and southerners begin to swoon. We’re so addicted to this cake we can’t imagine life without it. If you’re a fan of this rich cocoa-infused delicacy, you’re going to love this post. I’m about to offer you a “from scratch” version that’s simply irresistible. 

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Easy Mexican Wedding Cookies (Snowballs)

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.

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