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

Christmas Cookies

Is cookie season the best season? I think so! My readers can’t get enough of the Chocolate Thumb Print Cookies, 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 and of course you can’t go wrong with an Easy Fudge Recipe.

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.

Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Take the stress out of Christmas morning with this easy breakfast ideas. Recipes like the overnight cinnamon rolls save time in the morning, but if you prefer a quick option, you can try 1 Hour Cinnamon Rolls. Another popular option is a homemade Monkey Bread. We always serve bacon alongside some buttermilk pancakes or waffles for the kids.

Christmas Desserts

It’s never too early to start planning your holiday baking. My readers can’t get enough of these Mini Peppermint Bark Cheesecake and classic pecan pie. For a no-bake option, readers love my easy No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake, 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.