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Three Thanksgiving Dessert Rush Recipes You Need Today
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and the big question on everyone’s mind is: are you ready for dessert? The holiday season is a whirlwind of family, cheer, and, most importantly, spectacular food. But navigating the festive season in your kitchen doesn't have to be stressful. To truly enjoy the upcoming weeks of celebrations, a little bit of holiday baking preparation goes a long way. Getting ahead of your Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert prep is the smart way to enjoy the season. You want to focus on making memories, not scrambling for the last-minute treats.
Grandparents Day is Best Spent in the Kitchen
National Grandparents Day is the perfect time to celebrate the love, wisdom, and recipes that grandparents bring into our lives. Some of the best family traditions happen in the kitchen, where generations gather to bake, laugh, and share stories. When Grandma is leading the way, the kitchen becomes more than a place to cook, it’s where family bonds are strengthened through food.
The sweet aroma of pumpkin spice cake pops, warm fritters, or slow-cooked apple cake can instantly bring everyone to the table. With the right kitchen tools, you can create recipes that honor the past while inspiring the next generation of family bakers. National Grandparents Day is all about creating these cherished connections, one recipe at a time.
Lazy Day Kitchen Hack: Cake Pops in One Bowl
There’s a day for everything, and August 10 is reserved for doing as little as possible. National Lazy Day is the perfect excuse to ditch complicated recipes, skip multiple mixing bowls, and lean into laid-back baking. For anyone who loves dessert but not the fuss that usually comes with it, this is your moment. The best part? With a little help from the Babycakes Cake Pop Maker, you can whip up sweet treats in no time using just one bowl. No oven. No hassle. Just mix, bake, and decorate.
5 Fun Ways to Remix Éclairs for National Éclair Day
National Éclair Day deserves something light, luscious, and filled with cream. This year, we're putting a fun spin on tradition with mini desserts inspired by the classic éclair, made with crisp choux puffs using your Toastmaster Air Fryer or Toastmaster Convection Oven. These golden treats are perfect for summer entertaining, quick dessert cravings, or fun weekend baking projects.
Sweet Celebrations for National Strawberry Shortcake Day with Babycakes
There's a day for everything, but National Strawberry Shortcake Day just might be the sweetest of them all. Celebrated each year on June 14th, this day is the perfect excuse to indulge in the summery, juicy goodness of strawberries paired with rich cream and tender cake.
And if you're looking to get creative in the kitchen, there’s no better time to break out your Babycakes appliances — the Cake Pop Maker, Mini Donut Maker, Cupcake Maker, and the ultra-versatile 3-in-1 Treat Maker. These compact powerhouses make it easy to whip up fun, festive, bite-sized desserts in no time.
Today, we’re spotlighting four must-try recipes that put a mini twist on the classic strawberry shortcake.
