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A cookbook titled Sweet. Family. Favorite. Desserts. by Beth Baumgartner. The cover features a close-up of a slice of colorful, sprinkle-filled layer cake with white frosting, set against a simple white background. Life is sweeter with my NEW cookbook - Sweet! 🧁

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beth_thefirstyear

May 8

Muffin tips coming your way! Today, I’m sharing tips 2 and 3 out of 4:

2. Leave every other muffin cup empty in your pan—this gives the muffins room to rise and helps create those beautiful domed tops.
3. Don’t be shy with the batter! Fill each liner generously with 6–8 tablespoons for tall, bakery-style muffins.

Follow along for the rest of the tips! 🧁

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beth_thefirstyear

May 8

Say hello to the softest, gooiest Rice Krispie Treats you’ve ever had! This recipe takes the classic childhood favorite to the next level with extra marshmallows and the perfect chewy texture 🤤 This mouthwatering treat is one of 63 amazing, family-favorite recipes in my new cookbook, *Sweet*!

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beth_thefirstyear

May 7

Say hello to summer with this no-bake Kool-Aid Pie! 🍓 Just 4 ingredients and endless flavor possibilities make this the ultimate warm-weather treat ☀️

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#pierecipes #koolaidpie #dessertrecipes #summerrecipes

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beth_thefirstyear

May 7

🚨 COOKBOOK DROP = SUCCESS
Books shipped. Kitchens about to smell incredible 🍰

Grab a copy! Comment “sweet” and I’ll send you a link to purchase my new cookbook, Sweet!

#dessertcookbook #baking #foodblogger #dessertrecipes

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beth_thefirstyear

May 7

Comin’ at ya with my first of 4 pro tips for bakery-style muffins you can make right at home! 🏠

Tip #1: Let your muffin batter rest for 15 minutes before scooping it into the pan. This gives the starch time to absorb moisture and swell—leading to those beautiful, high domes 🧁

Now you know! Stay tuned for more muffin magic coming your way!

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beth_thefirstyear

May 6

This Earthquake Cake shakes up your dessert game. It’s loaded with gooey chocolate, coconut, and cream cheese swirls, it’s a deliciously messy masterpiece! 🍰 😋

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#cakerecipes #earthquakecake #dessertrecipes #foodblogger

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beth_thefirstyear

May 6

Use my 4 tips to create big, bakery style muffins right in your own kitchen! They’re sure to rival any store-bought muffin! 🧁

1. Let your batter rest for 15 minutes before scooping it into your muffin pan.
2. Fill your muffin liners REALLY full with batter — I like to do 6-8 tablespoons of batter.
3. Only fill every other muffin spot in your pan so that the muffins don’t run into each other and have room to spread creating those big muffin domes!
4. Start baking your muffins at 425°F for the first 7 minutes, then lower the oven temp to 350°F for the remaining bake time.

That’s it! After spending MONTHS testing different muffin recipes, I’ve simplified my strategy into 4 easy tips! 👊

Comment “cookbook” and I’ll send you a link to my Bakery Style Muffin Cookbook that has all my tips and tricks! It also includes 30 of my favorite muffin recipes!

#muffintips #muffinrecipes #muffincookbook #muffinexpert

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beth_thefirstyear

May 5

This Oreo pie isn’t just delicious — it’s a pie contest winner, according to my readers! Easy to make, stunning to serve, and totally irresistible. You’ve been warned 😉 🥧

This recipe is one of 63 tested and loved recipes in my new cookbook, *Sweet*!

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#dessertcookbook #pierecipes #oreopie #dessertrecipes

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beth_thefirstyear

May 5

Out of all the cupcakes I’ve baked over the years, these strawberry shortcake cupcakes are a standout! I took the classic dessert and turned it into the perfect handheld treat — and trust me, they’re just as dreamy as they sound 🤤🧁

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#cupcakerecipes #strawberryshortcake #strawberryshortcakecupcakes #dessertrecipes

https://thefirstyearblog.com/strawberry-shortcake-cupcakes/

beth_thefirstyear

May 4

Forget boring coffee cake — this is the crumb-lover’s dream! With double the topping (yes, inside and out), it’s gone viral for a reason. One bite and you’ll never go back 😋 🍰

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#coffeecake #viralrecipes #cakerecipes #dessertrecipes

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beth_thefirstyear

May 4

My kids used to ask what’s for breakfast — now it’s just, “What kind of muffin is it today?” Pretty sure they think muffins are their own food group at this point 😂🧁

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beth_thefirstyear

May 3

POV: I just got a new cookbook 😉 and suddenly I need 12 ovens and unlimited butter 🧈 Which one do you want to make?!

Comment “preorder” and I’ll send you a link to purchase my new cookbook, *Sweet*!

#dessertcookbook #baking #foodblogger #dessertrecipes

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beth_thefirstyear

May 3

Welcome to the party! 🎉 Now roll up those sleeves—it’s time to bake! 🧑‍🍳

#baking #foodblogger #muffinexpert #dessertrecipes

beth_thefirstyear

May 2

The only thing missing from your collection? A little more Sweet 😉🍰 Your bookshelf (and your sweet tooth) have been waiting for this one ✨

Comment “preorder” for a link to purchase my new cookbook, *Sweet*!

#dessertcookbook #dessertrecipes #foodblogger #baking

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beth_thefirstyear

May 2

🍋 This lemon poppy seed bread has a proven track record—it’s based on my beloved lemon muffin recipe, just adapted for a loaf pan! 🫶 You can’t go wrong with this bright, bakery-style favorite!

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#lemonpoppyseedbread #sweetbread #easybreakfast #breadrecipes

https://thefirstyearblog.com/lemon-poppy-seed-bread/

beth_thefirstyear

May 2

🍌 These are the perfect banana muffins that thousands of families swear by! This recipe—along with 29 other muffin favorites—is in my muffin cookbook! Try them once and you’ll see why they’re a favorite! 👩‍🍳

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#muffinrecipes #muffincookbook #muffintips #bananamuffins #muffinexpert

https://thefirstyearblog.com/bakery-style-banana-bread-muffins/

beth_thefirstyear

May 1

Mail days have never been this *Sweet*! All preorders are shipping out in the next few days, and we can hardly contain our excitement! 😁 🎉

Comment “preorder” for a link to purchase my new cookbook, *Sweet*!

#dessertcookbook #foodblogger #dessertrecipes #michiganblogger

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beth_thefirstyear

May 1

Pro tip: sugar and salt are not interchangeable. Unless you’re baking muffins for your enemies 😏🧂

#bakingfail #saltymuffins #muffinrecipes #muffintips

beth_thefirstyear

May 1

I heard “muffins” and came in for a bite. Jaws has nothing on my snack radar 🦈🧁

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#muffinrecipes #jaws #muffintips #foodblogger

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beth_thefirstyear

Apr 30

Ready to bake a showstopper? 🍰 This marble cake swirls rich chocolate and vanilla into one stunning, delicious dessert — topped with dreamy chocolate frosting and easy enough to make at home! 🏠 This recipe (along with many others) is available in my new cookbook, *Sweet*!

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#dessertrecipes #dessertcookbook #marblecake #cakerecipes

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