29 Easy Summer Baking Recipes We’re Making ASAP

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29 Easy Summer Baking Recipes We’re Making ASAP2/29 Margarita Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved Margarita Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My hobby is cake decorating, and this is my most requested recipe. It is delicious! If you are unable to find Key lime juice, you can use regular lime juice. —Kerri McMillan, Sylvester, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 309 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 3/29 Blueberry Bread 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

It’s so good that I end up making it year-round

Blueberry Bread Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (12 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This blueberry bread recipe is a simple quick bread that I look forward to making when fresh blueberries are in season. It’s so good that I end up making it year-round. —Karen Scales, Waukesha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 165 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/29 Corn Pone 5 Reviews Test Kitchen

I cook it until it’s crisp almost all the way through

Approved Corn Pone Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s grandmother gave me this corn pone recipe years ago. She always made it with bacon drippings—which is heavenly—but if you’re trying to be a little more health-conscious, you can use canola oil or a combination of the two. I cook it until it’s crisp almost all the way through. It’s delicious hot, warm or cold. —Tina Quiggle, LaGrange, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 215 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 25g

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 5/29 Coconut Cupcakes 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took these coconut cupcakes to a picnic one year, and they went like hotcakes! I should have made a double batch. With their creamy frosting and sprinkling of coconut, they appeal to just about anybody.—Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 326 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g

This recipe started out as a plain zucchini cookie

protein. 6/29 Zucchini Cookies 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Zucchini Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe started out as a plain zucchini cookie. But over the years, I added nuts and chocolate chips. These soft cookies never make it to the cookie jar! —Tina Lunt, Bass Harbor, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 67 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/29 Garlic Knots 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Knots Recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These novel garlic knots are handy because they can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed. —Jane Paschke, University Park, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 46 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 8/29 Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting 128 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Audrey Rompon for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these

With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser

banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. —Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 148 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 9/29 Tennessee Peach Pudding 115 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tennessee Peach Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This out-of-this-world dessert is one of

our favorite, easy peach recipes

our favorite, easy peach recipes. I was raised in Oklahoma, and we used Elberta peaches right off our trees when we made this outstanding cobbler. —Virginia Crowell, Lyons, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 253 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 10/29 Parmesan Zucchini Bread 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Zucchini Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This loaf has a rugged, textured look that adds to its old-fashioned

It really is one of

appeal. The mild Parmesan flavor nicely complements the zucchini, which adds bits of green color to every tender slice. —Christine Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 156 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 11/29 Angel Food Cake 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For our daughter’s wedding, a friend made this lovely, airy angel food cake from a recipe she’s used for decades. It really is one of

the best angel food cake recipes I’ve found

the best angel food cake recipes I’ve found. Serve slices plain or dress them up with fresh fruit. —Marilyn Niemeyer, Doon, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 115 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 12/29 2-Ingredient Biscuits 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 2-Ingredient Biscuits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 biscuits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These 2-ingredient biscuits make a satisfying accompaniment to any meal. I never made biscuits until I tried this recipe, now my

husband wants them all the time!

husband wants them all the time! —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 213 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 13/29 Peach Kuchen 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peach Kuchen Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kuchen is a filling dessert for this German meal. It’s not too sweet, and you can use virtually any of your favorite fruits. As a child, I took great pride in arranging the fruit in

A dollop of whipped cream on top was an added treat!

the pan. We always made this dessert on the same day of the meal, so it would be warm and fresh. A dollop of whipped cream on top was an added treat! -Barbara White, Cross Plains, Wisconsin 14/29 Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Buttermilk Skillet Shortcake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This scratch-made strawberry buttermilk cake is a family favorite. The recipe is over 100 years old, and I remember my grandma making it. We still

carry on the family tradition by making this old-fashioned recipe each summer

carry on the family tradition by making this old-fashioned recipe each summer. —Claudia Lamascolo, Melbourne, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 526 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 15/29 Cheddar Skillet Cornbread 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cheddar Skillet Cornbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 loaf (12 wedges) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a tasty spin on traditional cornbread. It may become your new favorite! —Terri Adrian, Lake City, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 332 calories, 18g fat (9g

saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 16/29 Strawberry Shortcake 73 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Shortcake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up helping my mom make a lot in our farmhouse kitchen; strawberry shortcakes, roasts, soups and pies. This sunny strawberry shortcake recipe brings back memories of family summers on the farm. —Janet Becker, Anacortes, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 231 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate

(20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein

(20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 17/29 Ice Cream Bread 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ice Cream Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 loaf (6 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ice cream gets a whole new use in this tender bread recipe that I pared down to serve two. Be sure to use full-fat ice cream for best results. —Katherine Kuehlman, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 115 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 18/29 Feta ‘n’ Chive

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