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

Best Pie Recipes

When I roll up to the Thanksgiving dinner, you know I am really just waiting for the desserts to be served, and it’s okay with me if you want to serve dessert first. Of course, you can bring a classic Apple Pie or Pecan Pie, I am probably going to be bringing this Coconut Cream Pie or Chocolate Pie, because these will be my forever favorites. Both recipes require you to blind bake the pie crust, but with a few simple tools, you’ll find it easier than you think. One last tip: if you want to jazz up your slice of pie, try serving it with a scoop mascarpone whipped cream.

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 Berry Desserts

We are finally waking up from the winter thaw, and looking ahead to warmer day filled with cold lemonade and a bucket of freshly picked berries. If you find yourself with an abundance of berries, here’s a sweet excuse to bake with them. I would start with my favorite Strawberry Mascarpone Cake or even an Almond Raspberry Muffins for breakfast, you can’t really go wrong.

Brownies and Bars

Homemade brownie and cookie bars are the ultimate go-to dessert because they are incredibly easy to create, a breeze to transport, and always popular with everyone. Skip the hassle of scooping individual cookies and bake up these reader favorites like our classic Seven Layer Bars or decadent Cheesecake Brownies. With just one pan, you will have a perfect, shareable treat ready for any occasion!

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.