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Need something in a pinch? Try one of these quick desserts and have a unique and delicious bake in no time.

  • Looking head on at a plate of chocolate dipped orange madeleines

    Chocolate Dipped Orange Madeleines

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A close up of a plate of cheddar black pepper biscuits

    Cheddar Black Pepper Biscuits

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A direct shot of a slice of gingerbread bundt cake being lifted up

    Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Buttermilk Glaze

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A close uo over head shot of a few peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies on a black cooling rack

    Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • Looking head on at a slice of chocolate chestnut cake being held on a cake server above the whole cake on a cake stand

    Fudgy Chocolate Chestnut Cake with Orange Ganache

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A few triple berry scones on a small wire cooling rack with some berries and jam

    Triple Berry Scones

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • an overhead scene of several white chocolate strawberry blondies with one with a bite taken out and fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips scattered about

    White Chocolate Strawberry Blondies

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • An overhead shot of the pistachio financiers sitting in their mini muffin pan

    Pistachio Financiers

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A small loaf pan is filled with vanilla bean shortbread cookies with one that has been broken into two pieces.

    Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A head on shot of the cranberry almond custard cake sitting on a cake stand with a purple napkin

    Cranberry Almond Cake

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A slice of sage and lemon olive oil cake on a small white plate with a fork and the full cake on a wooden plate in the background

    Sage and Lemon Olive Oil Cake

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • Looking down at a rectangle of nine tahini swirl brownies with the center one standing up exposing the fudgy, gooey center

    Fudgy Tahini Swirl Brownies

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • An overhead shot of a pecan bourbon tart with a slice on a white plate with a glass of bourbon

    Bourbon Pecan Tart

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A head on shot of a stack of chewy ginger molasses cookies tied with a string and cinnamon stick

    Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A scene with plates with brown butter pumpkin spice cake with espresso shot

    Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Cake

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • An overhead shot of several thyme and peach popsicles with fresh thyme and peaches

    Thyme and Peach Popsicles

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • Looking head on at a plate filled with stacks of carrot zucchini bran muffins

    Carrot Zucchini Bran Muffins

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A close up shot of thumbprint cookies on a plate

    Thumbprint Cookies With Jam

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • A small white plate with lemon poppy cookies where one has a bite taken out of it

    Lemon Poppy Cookies

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
  • Looking down at a tray of coconut macaroons after being drizzled with chocolate

    Coconut Macaroons

    ByApril | 12 Kitchens
April, the creator of 12 Kitchens at home on the couch with a cup of coffee

Hi there, I'm April, and welcome to 12 Kitchens! The recipes here take my twelve years of professional pastry chef experience from twelve different kitchens to give you real life techniques, unique flavor pairings, and science to better your baking. With these recipes and thoughtful teachings, you can bring those professional desserts to your home kitchen.
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