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Become a Better Baker

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!

Welcome to Out of the Box Baking, home to hundreds of baking recipes. Whether you’re in the mood for cake, cookies, cupcakes and muffins, pies and cobblers, bread, scones, or more. . .we’ve got you covered! Settle in and browse the site. Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you can be first in line to receive recipes automatically!

Meet the Baker

Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She spends several hours a week in the kitchen, whipping up new recipes to share on this blog. Janice ran a cottage bakery for many years, and has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. She enjoys sharing all of her recipes and tips with other home bakers. 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.

Favorite Cookie Recipes Cookbook

Pick up your copy of Favorite Cookies Collection today! From soft and chewy classics to show-stopping holiday treats, this cookbook is packed with must-have recipes that will make your kitchen smell like pure happiness!