Bakery-style recipes you can make at home!

Welcome!

Julianne, the creator of Beyond Frosting®, has been sharing recipes since 2012. Fueled by her passion for baking for others, she specializes in simple and approachable bakery-style dessert recipes you can make at home. This passion led to her bestselling cookbook No-Bake Treats. Now, as a mother of two, Julianne continues to inspire and teach her boys in the kitchen.

My Favorites

A slice of creamy cheesecake garnished with fresh berries and a swirl of whipped cream on a white plate.

Creamy Homemade Cheesecake

Angled view of an extra thick chocolate chip cookie

Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of three cocoa powder brownies on a napkin

Cocoa Powder Brownies

A vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles

Sugar Cookies Headquarters

Sugar cookies are a holiday essential—easy to bake, fun to decorate, and endlessly adaptable. With simple dough, vibrant icing, and plenty of sprinkles, they’re the perfect canvas for all your Christmas cookie traditions.

Reader Favorites

Readers can’t get enough of these recipes! Here’s what home bakers just like you had to say about some of my favorite desserts:

A piece of homemade pound cake sitting on a plate

Easy Pound Cake

Best pound cake I’ve ever made. Just right not too heavy and just loved the crust on it as well. Reminded me of the old fashioned pound cake my mom used to make.
A stack of three cocoa powder brownies on a napkin

Cocoa Powder Brownies

So simple to make and so delicious!!!! I never use boxed brownie mix anymore, all I use is this recipe now!
A close up of the top of an Oatmeal cookie with Raisins

Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

I’ve tried many recipes through the years but always was looking for a soft, thicker cookie that kept fresh longer. Hurray! These are perfect!! I
A slice of coconut custard cake on a white plate.

Coconut Custard Cake

I am a life-long baker, and have made them all! BUT, this cake is BY FAR the best cake I’ve ever made! It is beyond delicious, it’s dreamy!
a close up of a slice of banana bread on a wire rack

Moist Banana Bread Recipe

This is the best banana bread I have ever made. My go to recipe. I deleted the rest of recipes for banana bread.

All About Frosting

Every home baker needs a stellar frosting recipe. Luckily, I have dozens of frosting variations perfect for your favorite cakes, cupcakes and cookies! If you’re not sure where to start, check out the recipes shown here. They’ll show you how to make a classic buttercream frosting, how to add color, and more.

Best Christmas Cookies

My favorite time of year is cookie season. Whether you love nostalgic classics or bold new flavors, my Christmas cookie collection has something for every baker. Start with a classic Molasses Cookie, or if you’re looking for something a little more nostalgic, my mom’s Coconut Date Balls are always a hit. Simple, stunning, and irresistibly festive

Pie Recieps That Impress

From buttery crusts to cozy, fruit-filled centers, pies are the heart of the holidays. Whether you’re baking a classic favorite or trying something new, these festive pies bring comfort and celebration to every table. You can stick with the classic pies like apple crumble or pumpkin, or go for something a little more bold like No-Bake Butterscotch Pie.

A slice of creamy cheesecake garnished with fresh berries and a swirl of whipped cream on a white plate.

How to Make a Perfect Cheesecake

Do you feel intimidated by the idea of making a cheesecake from scratch? Don’t be! This video will show you how to make a creamy homemade cheesecake with graham cracker crust. Over 33,000 people have loved this tutorial, which walks you through every step of the process.