Hi Reader, Let's round up the best of October! But first... Guess what’s right around the corner? My annual Sally’s Pie Week begins November 10! This beloved baking tradition (now in its 10th year!) is one of my favorites. I’ll be sharing brand new pie recipes, giveaways, and tons of pie-making tips to help you bake your best pies ever. Since you're already an email subscriber, you won't miss a thing! Most Popular Recipe in October 🏆 Classic Apple Crisp THE dessert of the season. Featuring...
3 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, If you love pecan pie but don’t love fussing with pie crust, I have the perfect solution: Salted Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars 🥰 UPDATED RECIPE HERE I first shared this recipe back in 2016, and it’s been completely refreshed for 2025. The crust had a tendency to crumble, and the filling (though delicious) could be smoother and easier to make. So my team and I went back into the kitchen to fix both: the base is sturdier now (thanks to a little liquid and cornstarch), and the topping...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you're planning to spend time in the kitchen this weekend, here's some inspiration to get you thinking about mixing in a new recipe among your old favorites! 🍭🎃🖤 What to Bake This Weekend Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting: Just added new photos! It's the peanut butteriest frosting you'll ever taste. 🧡 Banana Walnut Cookies: You’ll find this recipe on page 52 of your new copy of SALLY'S BAKING 101 (a New York Times Best Seller!)—the secret to making deliciously...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Want to share an older archived recipe from my website! I don’t post savory recipes too often, so when I do… you know it’s a good one. 🥗 Meet your new weeknight dinner hero: Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs. UPDATED RECIPE HERE These slow cooker BBQ meatballs are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for: Family dinners Meal prepping Game day appetizers Or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing dish with minimal effort Easy, flavorful, freezer-friendly, and endlessly customizable...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, There might be ghosts and goblins, but I think we're all here for the festive desserts this season! 🖤🧡🖤 If you're looking for Halloween dessert recipes, I have you covered with 10 scary good treats. See even more Halloween desserts here. 10 Boo-tifully Delicious Halloween Desserts 👻 Thick & Chewy Candy Bar Blondies: Just updated this recipe today! Now extra thick & chewy. Black Velvet Cupcakes: These ultra-rich and fudgy chocolate cupcakes get their deep dark hue from black cocoa...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, We're halfway through October which means there are two weeks left in the October Sally's Baking Challenge. This monthly challenge ends on Friday, October 31st at 11:59pm Eastern. OCTOBER RECIPE Crusty No-Knead Pizza Bread A bakery-style loaf with a crispy golden crust and a soft, chewy interior, packed with pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella. GET THE RECIPE “ "This is so delicious! I served it with tomato soup for dipping. I am new to yeasted breads, but the...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Today I’m sharing a show-stopping cupcake that’s surprisingly simple: Black Velvet Cupcakes. They’re jet-black from black cocoa powder—no dye—with a deep, smooth chocolate flavor (think Oreo meets velvet cake). 🧡🖤 NEW RECIPE HERE You can keep things elegant with a tall swirl of black cocoa frosting, or turn them into black cat cupcakes 🐱 for Halloween with a few candies and sprinkles. Baker’s tips Pour the batter from a spouted bowl for easy filling. Fill liners 2/3–3/4 full so...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I mostly share baking recipes, but every now and then, something savory deserves the spotlight. And this warm Brussels sprouts salad with bacon and apple absolutely does. 💚 It’s cozy, flavorful, and fits right in with your favorite fall foods... NEW RECIPE HERE Think crispy, salty, sweet, and bright—all tossed together in one skillet and finished with a maple-orange vinaigrette that tastes like pure sunshine. ☀️ ✨ Bonus tip: The maple-citrus dressing can be made ahead, and you can...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, While I love this time of year for baking endless pie recipes (I have a Sally's Pie Week celebration every year!), fall baking has so much more to offer beyond the pie dish. 🎂 Here you'll find 30+ fall cake recipes that readers enjoy most during the fall season. 30+ Popular Fall Cake Recipes My team and I put this list together, and include many different cake varieties like sheet cakes, layer cakes, Bundt cakes, breakfast cakes, and more! 🍏✨ GET THE FALL CAKE RECIPES Happy Baking,...
22 days ago • 1 min read