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Week 95: Strawberry Olive Oil Cake
I love a good olive oil cake; it’s easy to make but so rich and decadent. The strawberries add a burst of flavor that will make you want seconds. Jump to the recipe! The strawberries in this cake are curing my seasonal depression. Nothing beats a lemon and strawberry combination on a summer day. Plus, the olive oil adds an extra layer of flavor to this cake. It complements the strawberries so well, and I think it makes the cake feel more elevated. I can’t wait to make this ol

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2 days ago1 min read


Week 94: Blueberry Crumb Cake
A blueberry crumb cake is the perfect way to start your Saturday off. It’s my new favorite breakfast treat! Jump to the recipe! If you aren’t a big fan of blueberries, you can try it with strawberries or raspberries. Looking back, they might’ve been a better choice of fruit on Valentine’s Day. But no regrets! I’m not the biggest fan of blueberries, but this cake fully converted me. They add a burst of flavor in every bite. If you want to elevate this cake to the next level, w

The Bored Baker
Feb 141 min read


Week 93: Marble Bundt Cake
I love bundt cakes because they are so easy to make, and they turn out looking so sophisticated and fancy. You don’t even need to frost them. Jump to the recipe! Can’t pick between chocolate and vanilla? A marble cake is your best choice. It’s truly the best of both worlds! Make sure to use a knife to swirl the batter around right before you bake the cake. This way, the cake will have the desired marble effect. If you want, you can decorate this cake with a chocolate ganache

The Bored Baker
Feb 71 min read


Week 92: Chai Tiramisu
Tiramisu is probably one of my favorite desserts, and I order it every time my family goes to an Italian restaurant. Jump to the recipe! However, as a South Asian myself, I have always thought of how delicious a chai tiramisu would be. Today, I tried it for the first time, and trust me, it is so worth it. I may never go back to the classic espresso tiramisu again. This chai tiramisu is packed with spices and flavor, and the tea rusk is a fun twist on the usual ladyfingers. Te

The Bored Baker
Jan 311 min read


Week 91: Caramel Chocolate Cake
What’s better than the most decadent caramel chocolate cake you’ll ever have? It’s topped with rich buttercream frosting and made with the fluffiest cake base. Jump to the recipe! I have been planning on making this combination for so long. I’ve never tried it before today, but I just knew it would taste so good. The best part is that you don’t even need to make your own caramel sauce. I just used caramel from the grocery store to make this cake quick and easy! This caramel c

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Jan 241 min read


Week 90: Raspberry Cream Cake
I was thinking back to my Jeremiah's $750 Dream Wedding Cake, a chocolate raspberry cake, and I decided to make a spin-off with vanilla instead. Jump to the recipe! Not only is this cake easier, with fewer components and less time or effort required, but it’s also perfect for people who aren’t big fans of chocolate. I think by letting the cake stay simple with only vanilla whipped cream and cake layers, the raspberry flavor is able to shine. If you don’t love raspberries, no

The Bored Baker
Jan 171 min read


Week 89: Chocolate Chip Banana Coffee Cake
I love a good coffee cake to start off my morning on a rainy Seattle Saturday. This chocolate chip banana coffee cake was no exception. Jump to the recipe! Banana bread on its own is great, but I think the texture of a coffee cake makes the dessert even more irresistible. The chocolate chips are optional, but I personally can’t get enough of chocolate chip banana bread, so I added them to the recipe. Not only is the cake topped with crumble, but it’s also filled with a cinnam

The Bored Baker
Jan 101 min read


Week 88: Gingerbread Tiramisu
Just because the holidays have come to an end doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy gingerbread anymore. Jump to the recipe! I made this delicious gingerbread tiramisu, and it is the perfect treat to make in the cold winter season. It’s such a fun spin on the classic tiramisu. You can use real gingerbread cookies, but I prefer ginger snap cookies since they hold their shape better. This recipe comes together in an instant, and in my opinion, I think it’s even better than classic

The Bored Baker
Jan 31 min read


Week 87: Rawa Tutti Frutti Cake
Today I baked a rawa Tutti Frutti cake with my grandmother in India. It was a fun experience and an opportunity to try a new recipe! Jump to the recipe! Rawa is also known as semolina flour. So, not only does the cake not contain any gluten, but it also doesn’t contain eggs. This cake is very easy to make and is perfect for a sweet breakfast or afternoon snack. It tastes great when served with tea. You can omit the Tutti Frutti, but if you can find it in an Indian grocery sto

The Bored Baker
Dec 27, 20251 min read


Week 86: Peppermint Chocolate Bundt Cake
It’s the perfect time to bake up some delicious holiday treats, starting either this peppermint chocolate bundt cake. Jump to the recipe! Nothing screams winter than peppermint and chocolate. It’s such a decadent combination. I love how this cake is made in one bowl. It comes together so quickly; it only takes an two hours maximum. Plus, by serving this cake in a bundt cake, it looks so fancy and elevated. It's an essential holiday winter dessert! RECIPE: INGREDIENTS: Cake: 1

The Bored Baker
Dec 20, 20251 min read


Week 85: Chocolate Crunch Cake
Chocolate crunch cake is a popular cake that’s trending on social media right now. However, there aren’t that many recipes on it, so I wanted to share my attempt at baking it! Jump to the recipe! You can use either feuilletin for the crunch or cornflakes. I think they both taste great, but cornflakes are much more accessible. Coco Pebbles are also another amazing crunch topping. Especially since the cake itself is chocolate-flavored. I think this is such a fun dessert to make

The Bored Baker
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Week 84: Flourless Orange Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake on its own is always delicious. But adding orange? It elevates the flavour to the next level. Jump to the recipe! This cake is special because it doesn’t have any flour, making it gluten-free. The only ingredients are butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. You probably have all the ingredients right in your pantry. There’s no excuse you can find to not bake this cake! I also love this cake because it’s made in one bowl. You barely have

The Bored Baker
Dec 6, 20251 min read


Week 83: Biscoff Pumpkin Roll Cake
Pumpkin roll cakes are my favorite Thanksgiving tradition. I make them every year, and my family looks forward to a slice every Thanksgiving. Jump to the recipe! I always try to switch up the recipe and experiment with new flavors. This year, I tried adding Biscoff to the pumpkin roll cakes, and oh my god, it was life-changing To preface, I am obsessed with cookie butter, also known as Biscoff, spread. It’s delicious and perfect for the Fall weather. I couldn’t resist adding

The Bored Baker
Nov 29, 20252 min read


Week 82: Banana Cake Upside Down Cake
This banana cake upside-down is a mix between a classic chocolate chip banana bread and a pineapple upside-down cake. Jump to the recipe! It is perfectly caramelised and almost tastes like a banana foster’s in cake form. What’s not to love about that? I love upside-down cakes because they are so easy to make, but always turn out so delicious. They’re absolute showstoppers. You don’t have to add chocolate chips to the batter if you’re not feeling it. I just love a good chocola

The Bored Baker
Nov 22, 20251 min read


Week 81: Gingerbread Loaf
Ever since the Starbucks holiday menu dropped last week, I have been in a very festive mood! Jump to the recipe! I’m taking a temporary pause on all the fall-themed desserts I’ve been baking to make this dreamy gingerbread loaf cake. It’s easy to make, perfect for a quick breakfast, and so perfect for the cold weather. Make this while you’re waiting for Starbucks to bring back its famous gingerbread loaf. You can serve this gingerbread loaf with a glaze or with a light dustin

The Bored Baker
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Week 80: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
I love making cookie cakes for birthdays or holidays because they are a casual but delicious celebratory dessert! Jump to the recipe! They're also done in under an hour and made in one bowl. It's almost too easy to make something good. You can try other add-ins, such as leftover Halloween candy or sprinkles, if you aren't a fan of chocolate chips. My personal favorite way to eat this cake is to heat it in the microwave and pair it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. RECIP

The Bored Baker
Nov 8, 20251 min read


Week 79: Pumpkin Loaf Cake
Pumpkin cakes are back with fall weather, so I wanted to share this quick pumpkin loaf with maple frosting to celebrate. Jump to the recipe! Admittedly, I am not a fan of pumpkin in most food. I hate the Starbucks pumpkin chai lattes, and I don’t like it in savory foods either. However, I love pumpkin in cakes. Every Thanksgiving, I bake the most perfect pumpkin cake roll, and it hits every time. This pumpkin loaf is like an easier version of my Thanksgiving dessert. It’s mad

The Bored Baker
Nov 1, 20251 min read


Week 78: Honey Apple Upside Down Cake
I felt like I didn't make enough summer cakes, so now that it's fall, I am planning on making autumn-flavored treats every week! Today, I perfected this honey apple upside-down cake that will leave you wanting seconds, or maybe even thirds. Jump to the recipe! Upside-down cakes are one of my favorite desserts to make. They are low risk, but high reward. You can make them in under 30 minutes, but they come out of the oven looking like a showstopper. Plus, you don’t even have t

The Bored Baker
Oct 25, 20252 min read


Week 77: Chai Latte Sheet Cake
Fall is here, and I am determined to make more cozy desserts. I’m starting off with this chai latte sheet cake. Jump to the recipe! Chai is a popular tea from India that typically includes spices like cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. The first time I tried a Chai latte was in Starbucks, and it’s now my favorite fall drink. So, it was only fitting that I tried making a chai-inspired cake. This cake, paired with a cream cheese frosting, is the perfect mix of spic

The Bored Baker
Oct 18, 20251 min read


Week 76: Banana Pudding Cake
Think banana pudding can’t get any better? Wait until you try this banana pudding layered cake! Jump to the recipe! Anyone who knows me...

The Bored Baker
Oct 11, 20252 min read
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