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Cranberry Orange Cake with Lemon Glaze

My Cranberry Orange Cake with Lemon Glaze uses classic ingredients and spices like cranberry, orange, and cardamom for a truly…

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Featured Recipes

Ginger Crinkle Cookies

Crackly, crunchy, and chewy — my Ginger Crinkle Cookies give meaning to ’tis the season, and are perfect for all…

Easy Sugar Free Flourless Chocolate Cake

My Easy Sugar Free Flourless Chocolate Cake is fudgy, rich, and just as delicious as the classic you’re used to.…

Butter Pecan Cookies

My Butter Pecan Cookies incorporate actual buttered pecans, nutty browned butter, and brown sugar — making an incredible cookie that…

Easy Royal Icing for Cake Decorating

Cake decorating doesn’t have to be hard, and with my Easy Royal Icing for Cake Decorating you’ll be able to make…

Best Ever Sugar Cookie Recipe

My Best Ever Sugar Cookie Recipe is a holiday staple that can be baked into any festive shape you like!…

Easy Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)

From whimsical decorations to covering whole cakes, making my Easy Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste) will elevate your holiday baking to…

3 Ingredient Microwave Fudge (Chocolate and Orange, Cookie Butter, and Praline)

The only thing better than one Microwave Fudge recipe… is three different flavors! Using this one base recipe, you’ll be…

Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Sugar Free Frosting

Just like classic cupcakes, these Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes are moist, rich, and delicious with a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate Vegan Sugar Free Frosting frosting.…

How to Make Praline

Learn How to Make Praline and imagine gorgeous shards of caramel-y candy folded into your favorite desserts, like fudge and…

Homemade Coffee Creamer In 3 Flavors (Bailey’s, French Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice)

Whether you’re adding them to your morning coffee, or making that post-dinner cup extra special, my Homemade Coffee Creamer in…

Vegan Pecan Pie Bars (Sugar Free)

My Vegan Pecan Pie Bars are an awesome example of how to take all the new ingredients out there and…

The Perfect Classic Apple Pie Recipe

Tart apples turned sweet, my Best Ever Pie Crust, and a vanilla twist make my recipe the Perfect Classic Apple…

Gemma’s Triple Grands (Cookie Cupcakes With Cheesecake Filling)

My Triple Grands are a sight to behold: cookie cupcakes with a cheesecake filling — featuring Ghirardelli’s Grand Chips. Hi…

10-Minute Chocolate Tiramisu Recipe

With a layer of chocolate mascarpone cream AND a layer of classic mascarpone cream, this Chocolate Tiramisu Recipe will wow…

Gemma’s Best Ever Pumpkin Bread

My Best Ever Pumpkin Bread recipe is packed full of aromatic spices and warm Fall flavors making it a must…

Healthy Cookie Dough Truffles

Made with only 4 sugar, gluten, grain and dairy free ingredients, my Cookie Dough Truffles are an indulgence fit for any occasion.…

Classic Coffee Cake

My Classic Coffee Cake has a thick layer of cinnamon pecan streusel, a sweet maple glaze, and the honor of…

Flatbread Recipe With Only 3 Ingredients

My easy and delicious flatbread recipe uses a base of yogurt and flour — and that’s it! Hi Bold Bakers!…
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Meet Gemma

Hi Bold Bakers! I’m Gemma Stafford, a professional chef originally from Ireland, and I’m passionate about sharing my years of experience to get you boldly baking with confidence!

 

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Gemma's Best-Ever Recipes

Gemma’s Best-Ever Brownie Recipe

My chef-tested, Best Ever Brownie recipe is everything you’d want: ooey-gooey, fudgy, and oh so delicious! Hi Bold Bakers! Now,…

How To Make The Best-Ever Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Make the Best-Ever Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe with my chef-tested tips and techniques for the perfect buttercream icing every time!…

Gemma’s Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

I’ll show you how to make the Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe and why it will give you a…

Best-Ever Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

Celebrate anytime with this decadent and moist Best-Ever Chocolate Cake recipe topped with my favorite fudge frosting and vibrant homemade…

Best-Ever Pizza Dough Recipe (No Knead)

Hi Bold Bakers! As a professional baker, I naturally have a passion for bread making. And any baker worth their…

Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe

Get my chef-tested secrets and make this easy banana bread recipe featuring sweet banana flavor, a brown tender crust and…

Best-Ever Carrot Cake & How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting

Hi Bold Bakers! Every baker needs a great carrot cake recipe and that’s exactly what I’ll show you this week.…

Gemma’s Best Ever Irish Scones

Hi Bold Bakers! This is a very special recipe, one that has been highly requested and highly anticipated. In celebration…

Best Ever Sticky Buns Recipe (No Machine)

Hi Bold Bakers! Breakfast pastries are near and dear to my heart. A few years ago I had a catering…

Gemma’s Best-Ever Oatmeal Cookies

The chewiest, tastiest, and easiest oatmeal cookies ever! Hi Bold Bakers! No cookie you can buy at the store compares…

Gemma’s Best Ever Blondies

My Best Ever Blondies recipe goes for the gold with indulgent butterscotch and chewy, brownie-like texture. Hi Bold Bakers! I…

Best-Ever Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting

Hi Bold Bakers! A good Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting recipe is essential for all Bold Bakers! However buttercream and frostings…

Gemma’s Best Ever Pumpkin Bread

My Best Ever Pumpkin Bread recipe is packed full of aromatic spices and warm Fall flavors making it a must…

Gemma’s Best-Ever Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Learn the secrets to my best biscuits recipe and make flaky, delicious homemade biscuits everyone will love. Hi Bold Bakers!…

How to Make the Best Ever Cream Cheese Frosting

Top your cakes, cupcakes, donuts and more with the ultimate cream cheese frosting.  Hi Bold Bakers! My Cream Cheese Frosting…

Best Homemade Pancake Recipe (Buttermilk Pancakes Mix from Scratch)

Whip up my pancake recipe for fluffy, chef-tested buttermilk pancakes any time of the day.  Hi Bold Bakers! People often…

Best Ever Pecan Pie

Hi Bold Bakers! Heading into the holidays, Baking Season is in full swing! At the top of your dessert list…

Best-Ever Chocolate and Orange Cake

Hi Bold Bakers! Chocolate and Orange is a popular flavor combination around the holidays. It reminds me of Christmas in…

How to Make the Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Hi Bold Bakers! As all of you know being Bold in the kitchen starts with a good foundation! From knowing…

Gemma’s Best French Toast

With my insider knowledge as a chef, I’ve perfected my Best French Toast recipe to be your new go-to breakfast. …

Top Cakes & Cupcakes

Vanilla Birthday Cake Recipe

Learn how to make my classic Vanilla Birthday Cake Recipe with Buttercream Frosting and I’ll show you how to make…

Crazy Cupcakes: One Easy Recipe with Endless Flavor Variations!

My Crazy Cupcakes recipe is so easy! Make flavors like Birthday Cake & Red Velvet or create your own: it’s…

Best-Ever Carrot Cake & How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting

Hi Bold Bakers! Every baker needs a great carrot cake recipe and that’s exactly what I’ll show you this week.…

Japanese Cheesecake Simplified

My simplified Japanese Cheesecake Recipe is as soft as cotton and full of jiggle, reimagined without the complexity. Hi Bold…

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

You’re a few minutes away from the perfect party dish – my no bake strawberry cheesecake recipe is bursting with…

Stovetop Chocolate Cake

Easily bake a deliciously rich, moist chocolate cake without an oven using my Stovetop Chocolate Cake Recipe. Hi Bold Bakers!…

Easy Funnel Cake

Get a taste of summertime with my sugar-dusted funnel cake – topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberry sauce. Hi…

Halloween Cupcakes: Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe & Easy Decorating Ideas

Hi Bold Bakers! Halloween is the time we get to put our skills to the test, both for baking and…

EASY MICROWAVE BAKING

1 Minute Microwave Mug Brownie

Enjoy a single-serving, chocolatey brownie in a mug in no time with my 1 Minute Microwave Mug Brownie recipe! Hi…

Microwave Mug Pizza (Microwave Mug Meals)

Make my amazing Microwave Mug Pizza recipe in just minutes for real food fast! Hi Bold Bakers! Homemade Pizza made…

Celebration Vanilla Mug Cake (Egg Free)

Enjoy a delicious vanilla mug cake recipe in minutes with my Celebration Vanilla Mug Cake! Hi Bold Bakers! If there…

3 Layer Cake Made in the Microwave

Hi Bold Bakers! I have been inspired by all of you to bake a full-size 3 Layer Cake Made in…

5-Minute Microwave Cheesecake

Hi Bold Bakers! By popular demand, I’m sharing my recipe for a 5-Minute Microwave Cheesecake. Now, not to toot my…

3 Ingredient Nutella Brownie in a Mug (Microwave Mug Meals)

From after-school snack time to anytime indulgence, my three ingredient Nutella recipe will yield you a perfect brownie in a…

Chocolate Mug Cake Trio

Learn how to make a trio of Chocolate Mug Cake recipes! Hi Bold Bakers! This holiday season, I’m very excited…

Microwave Mug Sponge Cake

Enjoy a delicious, light mug cake recipe in minutes with my single-serving Microwave Mug Sponge Cake recipe! Hi Bold Bakers!…

Microwave Breakfasts in a Mug

Hi Bold Bakers! It’s time for more Mug Meals and this time it’s 3 breakfasts you probably didn’t know you…

Best Cookie Recipes

Crazy Cookie Dough: One Easy Cookie Recipe with Endless Flavor Variations!

My Crazy Cookie Dough is the absolute perfect blank canvas for all of your favorite cookie flavors! Hi Bold Bakers!…

Gemma’s Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

I’ll show you how to make the Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe and why it will give you a…

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Whip up my 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies recipe in no time. My easy Peanut Butter Cookies taste as good…

3 Ingredient Shortbread Cookies

Whip up my easy and buttery Shortbread Cookies recipe with just three simple ingredients. Hi Bold Bakers! One of the…

Gemma’s Best-Ever Oatmeal Cookies

The chewiest, tastiest, and easiest oatmeal cookies ever! Hi Bold Bakers! No cookie you can buy at the store compares…

3 Ingredient Coconut Macaroons

Easily make Coconut Macaroons with my 3-ingredient recipe for the best macaroons recipe without all the fuss. Hi Bold Bakers!…

3 No Bake Cookies

You don’t need an oven or a lot of time for a good cookie recipe. My No Bake Cookies are…

Crazy Edible Cookie Dough: One Edible Cookie Dough with Endless Flavor Variations!

Hi Bold Bakers! Edible Cookie Dough is a trend that has been around a while but we like to do…

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are all-natural while still tasting big & bold! Hi Bold Bakers! As an expert on…

Homemade Ice Cream

Homemade Ice Cream (No Machine) with only 2 Ingredients

Learn how to make homemade ice cream with my easy 2-ingredient ice cream recipe and enjoy any flavor you want,…

6 Ice Cream Flavors: Homemade Ice Cream Party (No Machine)

With just 2-ingredients, my homemade ice cream base can be made into any flavor – talk about a reason to…

5 Homemade Ice Cream Milkshake Recipes

Make 5 different Homemade Ice Cream Milkshakes including an Oreo Milkshake, Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake & more! Hi Bold Bakers!…

Dairy-Free Coconut Homemade Ice Cream (2 Ingredients/No Machine)

Hi Bold Bakers! You’ve suggested so many great Homemade Ice Cream flavors and this week I’m bringing you more of…

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Cones (Bold Baking Basics)

Hi Bold Bakers! We make our own 2-ingredient, No Machine Ice Cream on Bigger Bolder Baking so why wouldn’t we make…

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

You can’t go wrong with this creamy classic. Indulge in a scoop of vanilla ice cream or use it as…

Homemade Rolled Ice Cream with Only 2 Ingredients

Easily make my Homemade Rolled Ice Cream recipe with only 2 ingredients and your choice of mix ins!  Hi Bold…

Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake (No Ice Cream Machine Required)

Make an impressive holiday treat with my Butter Pecan Ice Cream Cake using my No Machine Homemade Ice Cream recipe…

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Satisfy your sweet tooth in minutes. Delve into your favorite classic with my homemade chocolate ice cream recipe. Hi Bold…

Homemade Soft Serve Ice Cream (No Machine)

Make my Homemade Soft Serve Ice Cream recipe and you’ll enjoy creamy, smooth vanilla soft serve just like you get…

No-Fry Fried Ice Cream

Enjoy my Mexican Fried Ice Cream recipe featuring all of the flavor and none of the mess! Hi Bold Bakers!…

Homemade Ice Cream Sauce Recipes: Chocolate Syrup, Raspberry & Butterscotch

Ice Cream Sauce takes ice cream to a whole new level. What will be your favorite flavor? Hi Bold Bakers!…

Bold Baking Basics

How to Make Cream Cheese (Bold Baking Basics)

Hi Bold Bakers! To say I have received tons of requests for this recipe is an understatement. How to Make…

How To Make The Best-Ever Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Make the Best-Ever Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe with my chef-tested tips and techniques for the perfect buttercream icing every time!…

How To Make Condensed Milk (Bold Baking Basics)

Easily make my Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk recipe and use it to create ice cream, cookies & more! Hi Bold…

How To Make Rolled Fondant (Bold Baking Basics)

Buying Rolled Fondant = expensive. Making it yourself? Much easier — and cheaper — than you’d think! Hi Bold Bakers!…

How To Make Easy Puff Pastry

My Mum’s recipe for an easy, shortcut Puff Pastry is so fast to make without all the folding like a traditional…

How to Make Homemade Extracts: Vanilla Extract Recipe & More!

Easily make Homemade Extracts including my pure vanilla extract recipe & many more! Hi Bold Bakers! I love the idea…

7 Best Egg Substitutes for Baking Recipes & How to Use Them

My egg substitutes chart has all the information you could ever need for baking egg free treats! Hi Bold Bakers!…

How to Make Homemade Butter (Bold Baking Basics)

Easily make Homemade Butter with just a few simple ingredients to make your own delicious butter for baking recipes or…

How to Make Marshmallow Fondant

Marshmallow Fondant is easy to make, is beautiful, and uses just THREE ingredients! Hi Bold Bakers! Have you ever heard…

How to Turn Milk Into “Whipped Cream” (Bold Baking Basics)

Hi Bold Bakers! Since starting Bigger Bolder Baking, I realized that my Bold Bakers don’t all have access to the same simple ingredients…

How to Make Sour Cream (Bold Baking Basics)

Learn How to Make Sour Cream at home and then use it to make your baking even better or enjoy…

How to Make Whipped Cream (Bold Baking Basics)

Hi Bold Bakers! Whipping cream seems like a little bit of a no brainer right? Put cream in a bowl…

How to Make Homemade Marshmallow Fluff (Bold Baking Basics)

This recipe gives away all of the secrets to making the perfect Marshmallow Fluff recipe at home! Hi Bold Bakers!…

How to Make Dairy Free Condensed Milk (Bold Baking Basics)

Hi Bold Bakers! The only difference between Dairy Free Condensed Milk and regular Condensed Milk is the milk used. Dairy Free…

How to Make All Natural Homemade Food Coloring (Bold Baking Basics)

Hi Bold Bakers! Now more than ever we want to know what goes into our food.  What better way to know…

How to Make Buttermilk Substitute (Bold Baking Basics)

Hi Bold Bakers!  Working as a professional chef I have learned a lot over the years and I’m excited to…

How to Make Pie Crust (Bold Baking Basics)

Learn How to Make Pie Crust, perfectly, every time, and change your pie-life forever. Hi Bold Bakers! Fall is when…

Best-Ever Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting

Hi Bold Bakers! A good Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting recipe is essential for all Bold Bakers! However buttercream and frostings…

The Best Sugar Substitutes for Baking & FREE Substitutes Chart!

Easily find the best sugar substitutes for baking with my free downloadable sugar substitutes chart!  Hi Bold Bakers! My Bold…

How to Make Dulce de Leche (Bold Baking Basics)

Making homemade dulce de leche has never been so easy. With one of my simple two methods, my dulce de…

Breads & Doughs

Crazy Dough: One Easy Bread Recipe with Endless Variations

Hi Bold Bakers! First things first, what is Crazy Dough? Well what if I told you that from one simple…

Cinnamon Rolls (Easy Recipe: No-Knead, No Machine)

Hi Bold Bakers! This week, I’m sharing with you my favorite no-knead method for making yeast dough. I think you’ll…

No-Knead Donuts (Baked Not Fried)

Hi Bold Bakers! On Bigger Bolder Baking, I like to take what I have learned as a professional pastry chef…

Best-Ever Pizza Dough Recipe (No Knead)

Hi Bold Bakers! As a professional baker, I naturally have a passion for bread making. And any baker worth their…

Homemade Baked Churros

Hi Bold Bakers! Are Baked Churros better than fried ones? I’ll show you how to make Homemade Baked Churros and…

Best Ever Banana Bread Recipe

Get my chef-tested secrets and make this easy banana bread recipe featuring sweet banana flavor, a brown tender crust and…

Homemade Chocolate Croissants

Hi Bold Bakers! Croissants are delicate and delicious pastries that require technique but they’re much easier to make than most…

Flatbread Recipe With Only 3 Ingredients

My easy and delicious flatbread recipe uses a base of yogurt and flour — and that’s it! Hi Bold Bakers!…

Traditional Irish Soda Bread (Brown Bread)

Hi Bold Bakers! In Ireland, we are extremely fortunate to have access to some of the best produce in the…

Cinnamon Raisin Bread (No-Knead Recipe)

Hi Bold Bakers! Since getting my Alfa Pizza wood-burning pizza oven, I have been experimenting with a lot of different…

Homemade Soft Pretzels (No Knead, No Machine Recipe)

Hi Bold Bakers! Since I received my pizza oven from Italy, I have been doing a lot of bread making. Something…

Homemade Beignets (Baked Not Fried)

Hi Bold Bakers! I was reading through the comments on my YouTube channel and one dessert I saw requested time…

Gemma’s Best Ever Irish Scones

Hi Bold Bakers! This is a very special recipe, one that has been highly requested and highly anticipated. In celebration…

Best Ever Sticky Buns Recipe (No Machine)

Hi Bold Bakers! Breakfast pastries are near and dear to my heart. A few years ago I had a catering…

3 Homemade Pop-Tarts

Hi Bold Bakers! This week I want to show you how to make a homemade version of a very popular…

Gemma’s Best Ever Pumpkin Bread

My Best Ever Pumpkin Bread recipe is packed full of aromatic spices and warm Fall flavors making it a must…

Pizza Monkey Bread (Pull Apart Bread)

Regular pizza does in fact pull apart — but not like this! Make my Pizza Monkey Bread the day before,…

Crazy Dough Cheesy Bread

Hi Bold Bakers! Every Bold Baker needs a great recipe for white bread. It is an all-purpose, versatile dough that…

Gemma’s Best-Ever Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

Learn the secrets to my best biscuits recipe and make flaky, delicious homemade biscuits everyone will love. Hi Bold Bakers!…

No-Yeast Homemade Donuts

Make irresistible donuts at home in a matter of minutes. My Donut Recipe is shallow fried and glazed for classic…

Alternative Baking

7 Best Egg Substitutes for Baking Recipes & How to Use Them

My egg substitutes chart has all the information you could ever need for baking egg free treats! Hi Bold Bakers!…

Best Fudgy Keto Brownies

I was able to create the Best Fudgy Keto Brownies that are high in healthy fats, but very low in…

Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread (Low Carb / Zero Added Sugar)

My delicious and nutritious Gluten-Free Banana Bread is a low carb, zero sugar added powerhouse of flavor. Hi Bold Bakers!…

Healthy Homemade Twix Bars

Hi Bold Bakers! My culinary assistant and healthy-food expert, Olivia and I got together and asked ourselves, “What could be…

Dairy-Free Coconut Homemade Ice Cream (2 Ingredients/No Machine)

Hi Bold Bakers! You’ve suggested so many great Homemade Ice Cream flavors and this week I’m bringing you more of…

How to Make Dairy Free Condensed Milk (Bold Baking Basics)

Hi Bold Bakers! The only difference between Dairy Free Condensed Milk and regular Condensed Milk is the milk used. Dairy Free…

Vegan Caramel Sauce

Hi Bold Bakers! After many requests for a dairy free and Vegan Caramel Sauce option, it is finally here! This…

Healthy Nutella Recipe (Vegan)

Hi Bold Bakers! Who out there is a sucker for all things hazelnut and chocolate? I know I am!  This…

Healthy Homemade Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan)

Hi Bold Bakers! Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are definitely a favorite with you guys and for a good reason. Motivated…

Vegan Brownies

With wholesome ingredients and absolute decadence, anyone can enjoy my fudgy vegan brownies recipe. Hi Bold Bakers! I don’t have…

Chocolate No Bake Cookies

Delve into rich chocolate and sweet coconut with my mouth-watering Chocolate No Bake Cookies – no oven required. Hi Bold Bakers!…

How to Make Non-Dairy Milk

Hi Bold Bakers! Welcome to the fourth and final episode of my Bold Baking Boot Camp. This week we are…

How to Make Gluten Free Flour

Hi Bold Bakers! Welcome to the third installment of my Bold Baking Boot Camp. This week we are making our…

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