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

Thanksgiving Desserts

Why wait until the end for dessert on Thanksgiving? Don’t let the main course steal the show—leave plenty of room to sample what’s on deck for desserts. I’ve got everything from timeless favorites like pumpkin pie or pecan pie. Readers especially love making my classic cheesecake and pound cake. My no-bake desserts are a lifesaver for busy cooks and a great make-ahead option. Readers are always coming back for the No-Bake Oreo cheesecake or peanut butter cheesecake the most. Apple Pie Lasagna is the star of my dessert table

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:

Homemade sugar cookies arranged on a plate.

Easy Sugar Cookies

This sugar cookie recipe is SO GOOD! I love a soft and chewy sugar cookie and this is it!
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 slice of frosted vanilla cake on a white plate, garnished with rainbow sprinkles, with another slice of cake in the background.

Moist Vanilla Cake

I made this awesome cake recipe exactly as written and it is just perfect! The vanilla flavour is BIG and it is so moist.
A slice of coconut custard cake on a white plate.

Coconut Custard Cake

This recipe is AMAZING! I had never made coconut cake and simply love it. The filling is what sets this recipe apart from others.
a close up of a slice of banana bread on a wire rack

Moist Homemade Banana Bread

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.

Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Who says the turkey has to steal the show? Thanksgiving side dishes bring just as much flavor to the table and take up the most real estate on my plate! Classics on our table include this sweet baked Acorn Squash, my Grandma’s Baked Mac and Cheese and a classic Cold Crab Dip.

Christmas Desserts

It’s never too early to start planning your holiday baking. My readers can’t get enough of the Chocolate Thumb Print Cookies, and Mini Peppermint Bark Cheesecake. For a no-bake option, I love these vintage Coconut Date Balls or Rum Truffles, while my personal favorite are a classic Peanut Butter Ball. If cookies aren’t your thing, try your hand with these easy Christmas Cupcakes or decorated Oreos. Whether you’re making treats for a crowd or a cozy night in, these desserts are sure to bring holiday cheer

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.