Waking  Up

These melt-in-your-mouth ricotta baked donuts have a beautifully tight crumb that makes every bite incredibly rich and satisfying. Their tender and sturdy crumb makes them perfect to hold one in each hand. The obsession will be so real, and this is coming from someone who was a firm believer that donuts are meant to be yeasted and fried. But I finally yielded to the peer pressure of baked donut lovers and after a few recipe testings, I must say I get it now! I finally understand why everyone loves a good baked donut. And this recipe was the one that made me fall in love with them too.

What makes these different from your average baked donut recipe is the ricotta cheese. It gives these a tender, almost creamy crumb that a standard batter just doesn't deliver. Besides, it adds a slight tangy note that balances all the sweetness beautifully. You won't taste it, but your donuts won't be as rich without it. I also used a combination of regular and brown sugar and a touch of cinnamon to give depth to every soft bite…

These soft blueberry lemon sweet rolls are your answer when you're looking for a bright and fruity alternative to cinnamon rolls. They have a triple filling of sweetened cream cheese, homemade lemon curd, and a jammy blueberry compote that gets swirled into every single bite. Because why have just one of your favorite flavors when you can have the three of them combined? I topped them with my blueberry cream cheese glaze, made with real blueberries that give a beautiful purplish hue that will make these the prettiest looking rolls. Overachiever? Well, they are just like us!

You know that all my cinnamon rolls and sweet rolls always stay super soft even when made the day before. This happens by adapting the tangzhong Japanese method into my dough recipe and setting a proper oven temperature, besides some other simple steps that create an almost unreal softness in these rolls. These are a make-ahead dream, ideal for any spring or summer brunch, or any morning you want to redefine your definition of casual. Warm and soft homemade whimsical rolls with a pretty homemade cream cheese glaze before 9 am? Hey, we're just doing the most we can ; )

I still can’t get over how irresistible these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls turned out. You’re going to love how fluffy, soft, and pillowy they are. The cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar-cinnamon filling made them so gooey and moist, every bite just melts in your mouth. I slightly reduced the pumpkin purée to concentrate its flavor and eliminate some of its water, helping the dough bake up perfectly tender. I also played with the baking temperature to make sure they rose tall and pretty while getting that gorgeous orange-y color. Trust me, these babes hit all the cozy-fall-morning-breakfast marks!

You know there’s just something about warm cinnamon rolls that feels like home, but this pumpkin version takes it up a notch. The best part is watching them puff up in the oven while that irresistible smell of cinnamon and butter fills all your home. The good news is that these can be made fully overnight, just warm them up and pour the cream cheese icing in the morning. I promise they’ll still come out perfectly soft and gooey. It’s the kind of bake that makes your whole kitchen feel incredibly cozy…

These easy, soft, and moist small batch pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are the most rewarding fall breakfast treat. They’re loaded with chocolate chips and pumpkin purée, and using sour cream and a bit of almond butter (optional) makes the crumb ultra moist and rich. I buttered and rolled them in cinnamon sugar while they were still warm, making them highly addictive with their crunchy texture and nice cinnamon kick. You only need one bowl—no mixer required here! Plus, you have the option of making the batter overnight, so your morning unfolds even cozier than you imagined.

The batter for this chocolate chip pumpkin muffin recipe is unbelievably easy to make. If you want more muffins or want to make jumbo-sized ones, you can easily double the batter. I wanted to make these small batch not only to give you the option but also to have my upcoming fall mornings cleared up for other cozy and sweet breakfasts. It’s so hard to commit to just one, right?!

Almond butter is the surprise ingredient. It’s optional, but it adds fat and moisture, helping the crumb stay soft and gooey. I usually have it because I love a good smear over my cinnamon toast before my Pilates class. But I’ve been adding it lately to my muffins and pancake recipes…

The question is, why aren’t all your coffee cakes yeasted? No matter if you are new to yeasted coffee cakes or one of those that can’t have them any other way, you are going to fall in love with this apple version. I used apple cider (not the same as apple cider vinegar!) through different points in the recipe, infusing every component with the subtle sweetness we love from apples. And that’s including the dough, which is chewy and elastic like the best cinnamon roll you’ll ever have, but also has that fluffy and light cake-like texture thanks to the addition of baking powder. The warm flavors of the brown sugar–cinnamon filling and the cooked cinnamon apples make this so good! It can be made ahead and also cut in half easily. It’s a sweet little baking adventure that will leave your mornings smelling like fall.

Yeasted Coffee Cakes are kind of old school, but their unique texture is making me loving them so much right now. Let’s not fool ourselves: coffee cakes with baking powder and no yeast are just regular snacking cakes, and coffee cakes with yeast and no baking powder are basically giant cinnamon rolls. It’s the combination of these two leavening agents, plus an extra amount of acid and fat, that creates the uniquely fluffy and tender texture of a true old-school coffee cake. Thanks to the sponge…

(UPDATED) These super soft jumbo blueberry muffins are incredibly tender and ridiculously easy to make. You just need one bowl to mix everything! I added a sprinkle of Earl Grey tea leaves for a lovely, robust floral twist, but that's totally optional. This is the perfect blueberry muffin recipe for making ahead. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, whatever you have tucked away. Have one warm and start your day with the coziest, dreamiest morning.

I love making these jumbo muffins because they always end up looking like something you’d spot through a bakery window and fall a little bit in love with. Like I told you about in my Jumbo Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins, I just love how they make my kitchen counter feel—like a small, happy bakery…

These Honey Lavender Scones are flaky, buttery and super soft! For this update I eliminated the egg, creating in a tighter crumb that make these even more satisfying than before. They are baked until crispy-edges perfection and then bathe with honey butter. You may turn the lavender glaze pink by using blackberries as I did or using hibiscus tea!

If you are afraid of using lavender, please don’t be like me. I had the same fear, and I've been missing out a lot because of that. After working with high quality lavender and understanding how to work with it, I’ve been adding it to many recipes. I promise that in these soft scones…

Super soft, fluffy, pillowy and moist! These incredible Orange Cream Cinnamon Rolls are just a dream! The warmness of the cinnamon and the sweetness of the orange notes were like a cozy hug early in the morning. Because you know I hate to compromise when it comes to flavor and texture, I filled them with all my favorite things in rolls: cream cheese, a fruity filling and super cinnamon-y brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. I smeared a thick and creamy cream cheese glaze on top for more goodness in every bite! The good news? You have the option to fully bake these the day before and still eat soft and fluffy warm buns the next morning. Keep reading to learn how!

If only you would’ve smelled my kitchen when I was rubbing the orange zest with the brown sugar and cinnamon! When I caught myself smiling in awe after those fragrant notes started perfuming my kitchen I knew…

It’s finally here! I'm talking about Fall! Instead of waiting for pumpkins to turn into carriages, lets turn them into something delicious with all the spices, caramel and nuts we love to mix them up with. This incredibly soft, moist and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is the perfect recipe to start warming up yourself with all the Fall bakes that are already living in our minds. The punch of brown sugar is the star of the show, mellowed with a beautiful blend of warm spices that will make you come back for more. The streusel on top is made with a homemade pumpkin butter and perfectly toasted pecans. There’s no better buddy to your coffee than this delicious cake!

Before we jump into the recipe, let’s talk about what is a coffee cake. I know it sounds crazy, but coffee cake doesn't actually have coffee in it. It’s called coffee cake because of its dense and tender texture, the crumb bits from the streusel and the layer of brown sugar in the middle make it the ideal snacking cake to have with your cup of coffee. So please, don't think the recipe is missing something because you are not seeing coffee listed in the ingredients, even though the addition of some espresso powder wouldn't be such a bad idea!...

(Update alert! I updated this beloved recipe of yours with the ingredients amounts in grams, new video and printable recipe card. Enjoy!)

Jumbo banana chocolate marble muffins!! Bakery style! Aren’t you drooling already? These will be the best banana and chocolate muffins you could ever have! They are rich, moist and oh-so-soft! These banana chocolate muffins are made with both melted butter and oil, which are key in preserving that softness and tenderness for days. And I used a whole bag of mini chocolate chips, so you know there will be chocolate chips in every bite!

You have probably heard me complaint before how much I don’t like banana bread. Like nothing at all. Let’s say that, even if my banana bread recipe is so beloved by a lot of people (from a technical point it’s a very well developed recipe), personally I’ll happily pick anything else before any banana bread. But then a magical ingredient entered in my banana bread game: chocolate!...

These cute Lemon Blueberry Muffins are so adorable! You would love having them at your kitchen counter for display. They’re tall, super fluffy and tender! Each bite bursts with the juiciness of the fresh blueberries. And they are filled with a velvety lemon cream, which add lots of tanginess to the taste. Bake them in your favorite cupcake liners for those sweet and dreamy bakery vibes! You know what’s the best thing about these muffins? You can make the batter the night before! Just rise and bake!…

Eating a crisp and sugary lemon filled doughnut for breakfast will instantly brighten your whole day! The soft doughnuts are made with a sweet brioche dough that can be put to rise overnight, making these ultra soft and fluffy. After fried and coated with sugar, they are filled with a tangy, silky and thick lemon curd cream. Pour yourself some coffee and dig in! I promise you won't be able to stop smiling after each bite!

These fried yeasted doughnuts with its lemony creamy filling make such a decadent breakfast!  Sure, you will have sugar reaching to the farthest corners of your kitchen and you will keep…

You can’t wait another day without having a bite of these warm and gooey Almond Croissant Cinnamon Rolls. The soft and fluffy bread is filled with a thick and gooey almond paste, which is the same filling used in almond croissants, and a cinnamon-brown sugar mixture. They are topped with more almond paste and sliced almonds for an extra crunch. A bit of melted butter and a super simple vanilla glaze after baked make these a complete delight that will make you start your day with a very big smile.

These fluffy rolls are super duper cool! They are a delicious crossover between a cinnamon roll and an almond croissant, but still feel like an outstanding confection on its own. These would be perfect to be enjoyed…

These incredibly delicious overnight Cinnamon Roll Croissant French Toast are crispy, velvety and so much fun! The recipe uses sweetened condensed milk, they are stuffed with a cinnamon-brown sugar mixture and topped with a thick cream cheese icing. Baked to perfection for less mess and crispy perfection. You’ll get that cinnamon roll taste in every bite! Who doesn't love a good dessert mashup for breakfast?!

If the flavors of these cinnamon croissant French toast sound heavenly to you, you will love them even more when I tell you that they can be made ahead. Just fill them with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and let them soaking overnight. The next morning…

Starting the morning with warm cherry almond sweet rolls should be a thing in your life. These soft and fluffy rolls are filled with an almond cream makes that makes the dough puff even more in the oven and with a juicy cherry compote that’s bursting with sweetness. I’ll tell you how you can totally make ahead these or leave rolled overnight in the fridge to bake in the morning. Get ready to add these sweet rolls to your new favorites!

I’ve been wanting to do something with cherries and almonds for a while now. The combination is so freakishly good! And now while I’m writing, a ricotta cake…

This incredible pumpkin cinnamon swirl bread captures the true essence of fall. It’s full of warmness in every bite. This is a recipe that uses bread flour for a truly bready and chewy feel in every bite. The pumpkin adds some nice sweet and earthy notes, and then comes that incredible cinnamon punch! Make it, freeze it and have toast a slice every morning with a cup of black coffee. Those would be some seriously delicious mornings.

If you've been following my blog, you know I'm all about cozy breakfasts and this bread is no exception. The pumpkin flavor is really there and the taste of cinnamon is a whole vibe. What I love the most is that even if it takes some time to make because of the proofing times for the dough, you will have breakfast for days!!

Imagine making this the week before Thanksgiving, freezing it and…

Ok, you love Mallorca bread buns! Those rich, soft and bouncy Puerto Rican type of brioche buns. Now, imagine them filled with guava paste and sweet cream cheese!! These Guava and Cream Cheese mallorcas are so incredibly delicious! The hint of guava spread through the layers of the bread make them subtly sweet. The creamy cream cheese in the center adds a nice tang creating a lovely contrast. Trust me when I say you will finish yours and will be looking around to see from whom you can steal an extra bite!

Baking mallorcas is pretty easy and they’re one of those simple pleasures that puts you in a real good mood. I loved them since I was a little kid and I was happy as a clam every time my grandpa came home with that clear bag completely dusted with…

These sticky pecan cinnamon rolls with cinnamon cream cheese icing will be your new breakfast obsession for fall! They’re so soft and gooey that I couldn't even tear them apart prettily for the video. They kept falling down from my hands while dripping the syrup from the brown sugar filling. I have never been happier to have my hands so sticky!

Why are these pecan cinnamon rolls the best ones ever? First, I toasted the pecans for an intense nutty flavor. Second, I brushed a cinnamon simple syrup on top of the baked rolls to make them sticky. Lastly, I added…

These sautéed potatoes have the crispiest surface and the softest center! They’re one of my favorite things to cook and eat! The reason they’re impossibly crispy and soft at the same time is because they’re first slow cooked in olive oil, kind of a confit, making the potatoes tender on the inside, and then cooked in high heat to finish up sealing that crispy outside. Each potato bite is decadent and so flavorful! Do you ever thought you’ll be talking about potatoes the same way you talk about ice cream? After you make these, you definitely will!

It was in high school when I tasted the most amazing plate of potatoes. Way better than French fries!! I was at a friend’s house and her mother made them for us as a snack. After trying them I was curious about…

So many of my favorite things for breakfast in one single bite! Bananas, blueberries and almonds! These Jumbo Banana Blueberry Muffins have almond in the batter and are made with some almond flour as well. They’re so tender and crumbly! The top is crunchy thanks to a nice layer of Demerara sugar over them! You only need one bowl, a whisk and a wooden spoon, that’s it! NO mixer or special equipment required. And the cool thing with these is that you can make the batter the night before and just bake them the next morning.

When I wake up with that rush for making muffins, I know it’s going to be a nice, warm and slowly paced morning. I love the idea of taking a glance at different corners of my kitchen and being inspired to bake a fresh batch of muffins with what I already have. This morning I happened…

These sweet rolls are bursting with blueberry flavor in each bite! They’re filled with a spread of cream cheese and a homemade blueberry compote where you can see the whole blueberries on it, making these perfectly satisfying and not overly sweet. A pretty purplish cream cheese icing bring these to a whole new level! Oh, and these are perfectly made the day before, another big yes for these soft gooey rolls!!

Sweet rolls is something we can crave most mornings. Pretty sure you can crave them too. I love the idea of just grabbing a piece of something for breakfast without too much thought…

These mallorcas are so light, puffy, fluffy and anything you might think could describe eating a sweet cloud! They’ll melt in your mouth, especially when warm or toasted. Traditionally these are served with confectioner’s sugar on top, but read below where I share other delicious ways for serving, including my favorite, toasted with butter and cinammon-sugar. So many ways to use this traditional Puerto Rican bread! I’m sure you’ll love this mallorca bread recipe!

If you haven’t heard about mallorcas before you might be wondering, what the heck are mallorcas? And I got you in here! Mallorcas are a Puerto Rican sweet bread that’s eaten mostly…

The taste of peanut butter shines in this Peanut Butter Coffee Cake. It has peanut butter in the batter and in the streusel for extra peanut butter goodness. The middle is filled with homemade blueberry preserves and the pieces of blueberries plus peanuts in the streusel give this cake a very nice bite! The consistency of the cake itself is like a quick bread but still super soft and fluffy. I can’t believe it’s already gone from my kitchen!

I’m not kidding when I tell you this cake if for peanut butter lovers, not likers. And I don’t want to scare away peanut butter neutral people because…

You know it’s not Valentine’s in here if there aren’t Heart Shaped Doughnuts in my kitchen!! This year I sticked to my bready dough and filled them with a sweet elderflower blueberry jam. I also used the Tangzhong method for the dough to make it soft and fresh for days, not only the day they were fried. I’m also telling you how you can make these overnight and a few cool tips on how to reheat doughnuts to make them taste even better than when fried!

Maybe it’s because everyone loves these doughnuts so much, from you my readers to my neighbors in the first floor, that I couldn’t help to make these for Valentine’s. There’s something magical about them and ironically, I think it is the amount of work behind them, haha!! After you finally sit down with a doughnut in one hand, a cup…

What else can be easier than a Nutella Heart Shaped Puff Pastry for Valentine’s?! This 3 ingredients Valentine's breakfast can be made by anyone in no time. Add fresh raspberries for a sweet romantic touch and you my friend will have created a true love masterpiece!!

I’m so happy to be posting here after being away the last few months while working on The Cooking Course! But now that the course it’s officially done and out in the world I was impatient to return to my regular postings. I had an amazing experience creating the course and am having a blast with the current participants. So many details and so much work is behind it. Enough to make you see the calendar one day and realize…

These Lemon Curd Jumbo Almond Muffins are for lemon lovers! The are full of sliced almonds, the tops are ultra crunchy and yes, they have lemon curd in the batter and lemon zest in the streusel on top. The texture is super crumbly, typical of quick breads. You will feel the hint of lemon in every bite!

I’m so happy to bring you this brand new recipe, the first in the last couple of months. I’ve been away working in something that’s been on my to-do list for a very long time, probably more than…

Even though I get bored pretty fast with things, I can get attached for a long time with anything that brings me comfort and happiness. Things that I know aren’t going to disappoint me when I need their support have a safe place in my heart. Like pancakes and French toast, my sweet breakfasts of choice. I’ve been making these two for most of my life, sometimes with a nonchalant approach. That’s why I had never paid too much attention to Dutch babies. But friends, this is so good!!!

Dutch baby is an airy and fluffy giant pancake. It puffs and rise high in the oven so it ends up with a crusty skin, a super crispy border but with a custardy crumb. It’s truly amazing! I was kind of upset…

A super crispy asparagus puff pastry tart, that keeps sturdy after baked even with a creamy filling? Yes please!! This tart is the definition of slow spring living. Fresh asparagus, fresh herbs, lemon zest, prosciutto and a creamy cheesy spread. It’s done in 30 minutes, from prep to bite. Serve it with a simple spring leaves salad with a sweet or mustardy vinaigrette and a crisp white wine as I did. You’ll be smiling bite after bite!

I like to think of this puff pastry tart as a cheat tart. It’s super good, will make you feel kind of fancy, the kind of recipe that will elevate any moment it’s served. But only you and me will know…

Homemade Raspberry Jelly Heart Shaped Doughnuts for Valentine’s breakfast!! Do I need to say more? I still will say these are yeasted and FRIED, exactly how doughnuts are intended to be made!! They’re super soft and tender but still with a chewy bite thanks to both all-purpose and bread flour. They will also be fresh for days thanks to the Tangzhong method and I’ll explain what is exactly that here in this post. These are a perfect and fun Valentine’s breakfast to be enjoyed any day of the year!

Given Valentine’s is near, I wanted to bring together my love for two flours that usually don’t get involved with each other in the baking world; all-purpose and bread. Bread flour has more protein than all-purpose, giving the dough you are making a more structured gluten formation, which helps in giving the final product that chewy bite we…

Not only these super soft and tender jumbo blueberry muffins are full of flavor, they are topped with a streusel inspired by one of the most popular dessert here at the blog, Blueberry Cheesecake. I used softened cream cheese and graham crackers to make the streusel that will top these bakery style blueberry muffins. You only need two bowls and a spoon to mix these up, that way you can easily have them any day you want!

I know the mere idea of having a bite of these early in the morning will make your day better instantly. I’m sure your mood…