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Cakes & Cupcakes
Homemade cakes made from scratch are our specialty, here at NellieBellie. Classic cakes made with vintage recipes is my personal favorite. We have everything from classic chocolate and white cake recipes to lava cakes and dump cakes. If you need a great recipe for a birthday cake, you'll find a for-sure winner!
Butternut Squash Cake Recipe (naturally sweetened)
This cake is full of yummy spice cake flavor but is also chock full of nutritious butternut squash. The best part? Not a drop of
Turkey Cupcakes (w/kids video tutorial)
Make adorable Thanksgiving turkeys from homemade or store-bought cupcakes and easy-to-find candy decorations. This treat is perfect for the kids to make themselves! --> Don't
Chocolate Chip Marble Bundt Cake
The perfect cake recipe for any occasion! Rich, moist, and tender! Among our recipe testers, this marble bundt cake recipe is a favorite because it's
The BEST Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
My personal favorite, this lemon blueberry bundt cake is a rich, buttery cake bursting with blueberries and zesty lemon flavor!! I love this cake and
How to Marble a Cake
Step by step instructions showing How to Marble a Cake. A great way to jazz up boxed cake mixes!
Really Really GREAT Carrot raisin Cake
A carrot and raisin spice cake that is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. This recipe for a one-pan carrot-raisin cake makes a moist cake
10-Minute Tiramisu Cake
This recipe is easy, yet produces the classic Italian dessert. You don't even need special equipment, baking, or ingredients.
2 ingredient orange soda cake
This recipe really is as simple as mixing a white cake mix with 12 oz of Sunkist Ten, stirring, and putting into a greased pan
How To Make A Giraffe Cake: A Detailed Step By Step Guide
This is a step-by-step recipe on how to make a giraffe cake, complete with images to illustrate how each part is made.
Homemade Marshmallow Fluff (recipe with or without corn syrup)
You can make your own marshmallow fluff with or without corn syrup! So easy to do! We have 2 recipes so anyone can find the
Easiest 3 Ingredient Petit Fours
These cute no-bake petit fours are really easy to make and you only need 3 ingredients!
homemade Carrot Cake recipe {with cream cheese frosting}
This is the best homemade carrot cake recipe you will ever find. It comes from my Grandma's recipe box of homemade cake recipes and
The Best Gingerbread Cake Recipe - Easier than Store-Bought
Are you craving cake? No need to run to the store, here is the recipe for the best gingerbread cake. This is the best gingerbread
Toasted Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These toasted coconut cupcakes are topped with a sweet, fluffy cream cheese frosting. They would make a tasty addition to a dessert table.
how to bake a simple White Cake
A simple white cake is one of the most popular cakes to bake. It's the perfect dessert for your kids' school parties or just to
the best old-fashioned Peanut Butter Cake (with coffee buttercream)
This cake is full of yummy Midwest flavor, easy to make and great to serve! Topped with a yummy coffee buttercream that is the perfect
Spiced Gluten-Free Pear Cake -simple, delicious, & gorgeous
A gorgeous gluten-free pear cake that LOOKS hard but requires only a few simple steps. Gluten-free, spiced, and full of flavor...serve this up for your
How to Make a Giraffe Cake: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide
Use this easy step-by-step guide to make a fun giraffe cake. It is not too challenging and you don’t have to be a professional baker.
the BEST EVER Classic Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe
The most popular recipe on NellieBEllie EVER. With good reason. This chocolate cake is easy, basic, and utterly divine. A classic recipe that you'll make
Butter Bundt Cake with Browned Butter Glaze
This cake has a classic buttery flavor that is perfect for highlighting your favorite frosting. In this case, browned butter glaze. The combo of this
Slow Cooker Chocolate lava Cake
Ooey, gooey, and decadent dessert perfect for the chocolate lover. This slow cooker chocolate lava cake has a rich chocolate cake and fudgy sauce, takes
Firecracker Cupcakes
This Firecracker Cupcake cake is made with redhots and dipped in poprocks! They are an explosion in your mouth and lots of fun for a
Chocolate Cherry Swedish Almond Cake
This is the cake of your dreams. An utterly delicious, full of flavor, and quite simple to make cake utilizing a Swedish almond cake recipe,
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In our company, we aim to make home cooks happy by providing them with the best resources and community, regardless of their experience or budget.
We believe that home cooks of all levels and budgets should feel confident and supported in their cooking journey.
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For the Novice Cook Who Isn't Sure Where to Get Started
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Where should I start?
→ Check out the Kitchen-Reference guide to learn the definitions of various kitchen terms (like what the heck is folding?), what pan to use if you don't have the one you need, and even how many tablespoons in a cup...etc.
→ Check out In NellieBellie's Cupboard for my list of essential kitchen supplies and the quick link to my favorites!
→ Don't miss the Learn to Cook section.
→ And for SURE don't miss the 5 Ingredients or Less Section. Those recipes are guaranteed to help you gain confidence in the kitchen fast!
Do I have to be experienced to cook your recipes?
No way! We believe that home cooks of all levels should feel confident and supported in their cooking journey." — that includes you! We just ask that you follow the directions, have fun, and watch for the tips and tutorials that we've included for novice cooks. I think our Short-Cut Cooking recipes are the perfect place for you to start looking for new recipes. And don't miss the Learn to Cook section as the perfect starting place for learning new skills!
Are there any tools you recommend I have in my kitchen before I get started?
A large mixing bowl, whisk, chef's knife, baking sheet, and skillet should get you started on most recipes. As you do more cooking & baking you'll find yourself building on the basic supplies you need to. In fact, check out my essential supplies list for a tiny kitchen. This list was created when we were renting and I had to condense my supplies down a TON. This list will give you a great place to start as well as tell you how you can multi-purpose several tools, if needed.
To learn more about the tools and supplies I keep on hand in my own current kitchen, check out what's In the NellieBellie Cupboard for links and info.
How do you stock your pantry to be ready to cook any meal?
You'll want to keep some basic baking and cooking ingredients on hand. Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, oil, salt, pepper, bouillon, pasta or rice, and canned beans are some items most people find useful. As you start using recipes you'll learn more of what ingredients would be helpful to keep in your pantry.
If you want to learn more now, check out what I keep stocked In the NellieBellie Cupboard.
Do you have recipes for special diets? Where can I find them?
We have LOTS of recipes for Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free diets. On the recipe index page we have an easy button to sort via diet. You'll find lots of great recipes!
