Having visited more than 33 countries, Maryland-based Britney Brown-Chamberlain draws inspiration for her blog, Britney Breaks Bread, from each region she encounters, making Britney a deliciously welcome addition to our magazine as the Bake from Scratch 2024 contributing editor. Over the next year, you will find new recipes from her in each issue!
Don’t miss out on being the first to pre-order Britney’s first cookbook! In this cookbook, Bake Until Golden Brown, Britney shares her favorite sweet and savory bakes from heirloom desserts passed down from her loved ones. Pre-order your copy today!
“Britney and I became instant friends a few years ago when our conversation about travel and travel-inspired recipes became a never-ending dialogue via text, social media, and a podcast episode as we talked about the places we love, the places on our bucket list, and the baking that would follow. I am more than excited to have that same dialogue continue in the pages of the magazine with her AMAZING recipes.” – Brian Hart Hoffman
Imagine this: a fudgy black cocoa cookie topped with a whipped Oreo cheesecake. OK, now, stop imagining it and go make this recipe. It’s beyond delicious, and if you love Oreos, this recipe has your name all over it!
This delicious One-Bowl Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream is the quintessential chocolate cake recipe. This is a fluffy chocolate cake with a fudgy, velvety chocolate buttercream on top that’s literally finger-licking good. Make this cake in one bowl, bake it, and whip up the buttercream all in under an hour.
Swedish pancakes are a delectable and elegant treat that combine the sweetness of fresh, ripe strawberries and the velvety luxury of a luscious cream filling. Each pancake is tender and soft with slightly crispy edges, enveloping a generous serving of sweet strawberry cream. The pancakes are topped with strawberries, creating a harmonious blend of textures and a refreshing, fruity burst in every bite.
This divine dessert gracefully marries the zesty brightness of lemon with the subtle sweetness of blueberries, all layered within a delicate, flaky pastry. The lemon cream, kissed with the citrusy essence of lemon zest, adds a refreshing and tangy note that beautifully complements the sweet blueberry cream. This dessert is not only a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes.
A new dessert obsession! It’s an exquisite harmony of a velvety white chocolate cream and raspberry cream, layered between almond liqueur-soaked ladyfingers, creating a luscious symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. This take on tiramisù elevates the classic dessert where sweetness meets the perfect hint of tartness in every heavenly bite.
Embark on a floral-infused journey with rose cupcakes crowned with a pistachio buttercream that adds a delightful nutty yet buttery flavor. These cupcakes are a sublime blend of elegance and indulgence.
I make a red velvet cake every year, and this is my new favorite version! Called a tuxedo cake because of its alternating dark and light layers, this recipe is a showstopper. It’s perfect for any celebratory event but also a delicious treat that is truly ice cream’s best friend.
This pie has a buttery, golden graham cracker crust that cradles a lusciously smooth strawberry curd filling topped with fresh strawberries. The fluffy and delicate layer of meringue melts in your mouth and gives this pie a beautiful velvety texture. Each blissful bite is a blend of fruity strawberry perfection, making this pie an irresistible treat.
Picture this: chocolate, raspberry, and vanilla cookie dough baked together to form a buttery, soft, and chewy cookie! You’ve got the richness of chocolate, the zing of raspberries, and the smoothness of vanilla. When they mingle together, it forms a beautiful dance of sweetness and tartness. Trust me—once you take a bite, you’ll be hooked.
Just when you thought Kentucky butter cake couldn’t get better, I added browned butter! It turns an already incredible cake into a cake that is out of this world! The rich, nutty aroma of the browned butter gives the cake a luxurious gourmand flavor that is unlike anything you can imagine! Each slice is a perfect blend of rich, buttery flavor and moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture that leaves you craving just one more slice.
This apple butter-swirled pound cake is the ultimate autumn treat! It’s a buttery, rich pound cake, delicately marbled with a rich apple butter swirl that infuses every bite with the sweet, spiced essence of fresh apples. The cake is complemented by a drizzle of warm cinnamon glaze, adding a fragrant and cozy finish. Each slice offers a blend of flavors and textures, making it the perfect dessert to savor on a crisp fall day.
Rich, dark cocoa meets creamy, dreamy cheesecake. The luscious black cocoa cake base is a moist yet fluffy cake with velvety cheesecake marbled throughout, providing delicate ribbons of creamy goodness. To top it off, there’s a smooth cream cheese layer bringing a tangy sweetness that complements the deep cocoa flavors. Sprinkle some crushed chocolate sandwich cookies on top for a delightful crunch and added chocolaty bliss!
For more than two years, I have been waiting for a special moment to share this recipe. What’s more special than my first cookbook? The sweet potatoes give this cake an incredibly moist texture, offering a rich depth of flavor that’s balanced by a velvety cream cheese frosting. Each bite is a comforting blend of warm spices and sweet, creamy goodness!
These bars are the perfect choice for those seeking a memorable dessert! The buttery, citrusy shortbread crust is topped with a bold layer of cranberry compote. To finish, a billowy meringue complements the rich flavor of the bars with a touch of sweetness.
Nothing screams the holidays like peppermint bark, and let’s be clear, cream puffs are simply delicious and so much fun to make. This recipe features cream puffs stuffed with chocolate ganache, a peppermint whipped cream, topped with chopped peppermint bark, and more chocolate ganache to finish. It’s such a fun recipe!
This recipe was inspired by my travels to Portofino, Italy, with Bake from Scratch magazine when I was about seven months pregnant. Me and my big bump ate everything in sight, but my favorite thing was focaccia. This artisanal bread boasts a stunning texture, generously studded with plump figs, briny olives, fragrant rosemary, and thinly sliced prosciutto. Every time I make this, it takes me right back to that place.
