Baker by Nature
A Baking Blog by Ashley Manila
Welcome to Baker by Nature! Aka a food lover's paradise!
Welcome to Baker by Nature! Aka a food lover's paradise!
I’m Ashley Manila, and I’m here to help you create a delicious life!
Good food is a cornerstone of happiness, and the best memories are created around the table… bar… kitchen island… or picnic blanket. I believe food should look just as good as it tastes, and that a little garnish goes a long way! But most of all, I know time is precious, so there’s no room in life for dry cake, burnt cookies, or bland pasta. I obsessively test recipes behind the scenes in pursuit of perfection, and strive to be a trusted recipe resource for you and your loved ones. Essentially, I deal with recipe flops and mountains of dirty dishes so you don’t have to! You just get the good stuff!
All of the recipes, menus, and entertaining ideas I share here are developed to help you feel confident, inspired, and joyful in the kitchen! I hope you’ll use them to bring people together, create long lasting memories, and build new traditions with your loved ones!
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Seasonal Highlight Christmas in July
It’s never too early to think about Christmas…
Welcome to our 2nd annual Christmas in July celebration! During these slow Summer months, Christmas feels like it’s light-years away. But then, like clockwork, Thanksgiving rolls around and we’re all left wondering, Where did the time go? That’s where Christmas in July comes in! My goal for this tradition is to make your Summer experience magical with festive ideas, delicious recipes, and delightful gift ideas you can enjoy now, and later! I hope you’ll use these recipes as an excuse to learn new techniques, indulge in something luxuriously decadent, and gather with your loved ones around the table! Merry Christmas in July! Xx – Ashley
Boozy Recipes
Easy Bananas Foster French Toast
This Easy Bananas Foster French Toast is one of our favorite breakfast recipes! Crispy slices of buttery brioche are topped with a delicious homemade bananas foster sauce made from dark rum, butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and crunchy pecans. Delicious on it’s on, but devilishly good with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream! Bananas Foster…
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Appetizers
Soft Pretzel Garlic Knots
Soft Pretzel Garlic Knots are chewy, flavorful, and so delicious! Made with a simple soft pretzel dough, they’re shaped like knots and baked until golden brown. Then topped with garlic butter and parmesan cheese!
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Spotlight on Recipes
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Breakfast
Cranberry Orange Muffins (Bakery-Style)
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The Best Apple Crumb Muffins
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Healthier Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Bakery-Style)
Blueberry Recipes
The Best Blueberry Muffin Recipe
Breakfast
Chocolate Chip Coconut Muffins
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Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins
Blueberry Recipes
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Chocolate
Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies
Christmas
Frosted Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
Breakfast
Cranberry Orange Biscotti (with Chocolate and Pistachios)
Christmas
The Best Christmas Cookies Recipe
Cakes
New York-Style Oreo Cheesecake (Oreo Crust)
Chocolate
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Chocolate
Chewy Monster Cookies (Peanut Butter)
Chocolate
Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cakes
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe (Best Pumpkin Flavor)
Chocolate
Mini Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
Cakes
Pumpkin Ricotta Cheesecake
Pie
Pecan Pie with No Corn Syrup
Apple Recipes
Perfect Apple Pie Recipe
Boozy Recipes
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Apple Recipes
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Apple Recipes
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Brunch
Sunrise Strawberry Mimosa Recipe
Apple Recipes
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Big Batch Watermelon Mojito Recipe
Beef
How to Make Homemade Lasagna Recipe
Beef
The Best Homemade Chili Recipe (Beef and Bean)
Beef
Italian Wedding Soup (Mini Meatballs)
Chicken
Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Breakfast
Quiche Lorraine with Bacon and Gruyère Cheese
Christmas
The Best Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Meat Sauce)
Beef
The Best Baked Ziti Recipe
Dinner
The Best Turkey Chili Recipe
Highlight Cakes
The great Julia Child is rumored to have once said “a party without cake is just a meeting”… and I couldn’t agree more! Cakes are a symbol of celebration, and make any gathering feel more magical. And there’s something so satisfying about baking a cake from scratch. Which is why I have hundreds of cake recipes on this website… and see no end in sight! My recipes range from humble pound cakes to traditional favorites to jaw dropping layer cakes that are sure to earn you the title of star baker among your inner circle.
Cakes
Funfetti Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Exploding with rainbow sprinkles, this funfetti cake recipe is perfect birthday cake! The vanilla cake layers are heavenly moist and fluffy… and feature colorful sprinkles in every-single-bite. We top this colorful cake with classic cream cheese frosting and extra sprinkles. Funfetti Cake aka Confetti Cake Did you grow up eating funfetti cake? I always assumed…
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Meet Ashley
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Hi, I’m Ashley Manila and welcome to my blog, Baker by Nature.
Which is why I created BBN in 2010… and have been sharing recipes with the world ever since!
Every recipe I share here comes from the heart! And often reflects my favorite flavors and frequent cravings! So don’t be surprised if you see lots of indulgent desserts and comfort food! I’m passionate about pasta, crazy for cheesecake, and obsessed with Christmas! And if you put chocolate or red wine anywhere near me, they will definitely disappear within minutes!
These recipes are developed to help you build confidence, have more fun in the kitchen, and create delicious memories with your loved ones! Cheers to the sweet life! – Ashley
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