This month’s category: ALL BAKED DESSERT ITEMS!
For those of you joining the bake-off for the first time, welcome! For my returning A Lot on Your Plater’s, thanks so much for returning and welcome back 
The A Lot on Your Plate “Use What you’ve Got Bake-off” is back and I am doing something a little differently this time around. In the past there were specific categories for each bake-off, but to honor the new year, I am doing something new myself. The category this month is ANY BAKED DESSERT ITEM. This can range anywhere from cakes and cookies to pies and other baked dessert goodies!
There are TONS of extremely talented bakers, chef’s and cooks (beginners & pros), all over the world and you all deserve to be recognized!
If you are not familiar with my previous bake-offs, check out the details below!
Here’s how it works: Simply, leave a comment below with a link to one of your new or old recipe posts that you have chosen to enter into the bake-off. The recipes entered will be judged and based on simplicity (prep time, active time, ingredients, etc…) and the photo of the finished product, itself. The recipe will NOT be based on the quality of the photo. (1) winner will be chosen, but all will be recognized. The winning recipe will be posted on ALotonYourPlate.com in its entirety, photos, text, links and all. The baker will be notified via post and email and will receive a prize hand-picked by your’s truly. All bloggers that submit a recipe will be acknowledged in the winner’s post with a link to their recipe entered, minus the photos and the prize.
The beauty of this bake-off is that it’s ”use what you’ve got”. I realize that people live busy lives and might not have the time to bake a new recipe from scratch for a bake-off, so you are more than welcomed to use one of your previous recipe posts to enter (or whip up a brand new one if you feel up to it and have the time).
To enter: Leave a comment below with a link to one of your recipe posts past or present. The recipe MUST be your own and not a re-blog.
The contest will run for 3 weeks (January 22, 2013). Again, the recipes will be judged on the simplicity of the recipe and the photo of the finished product supplied, NOT the quality of the photo, itself.
Be sure to have fun with this, you have nothing to lose, just acknowledgment to gain!
To see previous winners and entries, check out:
A Lot on Your Plate’s Past Winners & Entries:
Good luck and happy baking!
One of my favourites… Viennese Whirls
http://chattercakes.wordpress.com/2012/06/02/viennese-whirls-15/
Very cool, they look delish! Thank you so much for entering
This is a simple, yet delicious recipe perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins – http://oversalted.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins/. Enjoy!
Those are too cute and look delish! Thanks so much for entering and good luck!
My favorite “comes together in seconds” baked good from 2012: Blueberry Muffin Bread.
http://parkerkatiecasey.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/blueberry-muffin-bread/
Thank you for hosting!
Such an easy recipe!! Thank you so much for entering
What a great idea this bake-off is! Super fun
I’ve got something rather different; a Norwegian Tower Cake. Only 3 simple ingredients and super easy to make. Sure to get your guests attention!
http://thankheavens.com.au/2012/12/27/make-a-statement-with-the-surprisingly-simple-norwegian-tower-cake-only-3-ingredients/
That is such a unique cake, I have never seen one like that before! Amazing, thanks for entering
I love your bake-offs. So I have these simple and freshly baked cranberry scones enjoyed with natural homemade cranberry preserve – Have it at tea, breakfast or whenever you want something sweet.
http://urbanfoodlover.wordpress.com/2012/11/11/the-cranberries-scones-and-preserve/
Those look amazing, my husband would love those for sure. Thank you so much for entering and ps: I love your blog
Firstly, happy new year!
Yay another bake-off! Here’s a recipe for a bananas foster bread pudding with a vanilla rum sauce. The recipe itself would probably be cut in half since I made a particularly huge batch. Perfect for using up any bread and bananas lying around the house!
http://whoneedsadiet.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/banana-foster-bread-pudding-with-vanilla-rum-sauce/
Aww, Happy New Year! Your cake looks fabulous, I cant wait to make one! Thanks for entering
We always whip up brownies when we need something in a hurry at our house. Here’s a brownie I made for my son early last month to take to rowing camp. Whipped up at a moment’s notice. Topped with dried fruit, nuts and spices I had on hand for my Christmas baking.
http://thepaddingtonfoodie.com/2012/12/06/its-beginning-to-taste-a-lot-like-christmas-brownies-with-ginger-cranberry-pecan-and-white-chocolate-chunks/
OMG, those look so good! I need to whip those up myself!!!! Thanks for entering
What a wonderful idea to organise a bake-off!
Here’s a mini oven pancake canape recipe:
http://www.nonaughties.com/mini-oven-pancake-canapes.html
It’s gluten- and sugar-free, but you can use ordinary sugar instead of xylitol, ordinary wheat flour instead of gluten-free flour and ordinary jam instead of the sugar-free one if you like. They are easy to make and they are perfect after a large meal when you don’t have much room for a pudding. They also work well in parties when you want to serve finger food.
Thank you for your great competition!
Absolutely adorable. Those canapes are too cute and look delish!
Here’s a basic vanilla/Victoria sponge recipe I used recently to make a Strawberry Gateaux Birthday cake for my dear Nana’s 80th birthday .
Great competition, I’m enjoying reading all the recipe entries, thanks!
http://thisismeandfood.com/2012/12/30/celebrations/
You are so welcome and I must say, your cake looks so delish. I am def. going to attempt to make one just like it soon!
That picture at the top of this post looks familiar
My entry: Walnut Streusel Mini Cakes – so good!
http://playingwithflour.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/walnut-streusel-mini-cakes/
LOL! Yeah, def. one of my favorite recipes I have come across and I wanted to honor that
Thank you again so much for entering!!!
My easy no bake Oreo cookie dessert is simple, delicicious, and perfect for any and every occasion.
No Bake Oreo Cookie Dessert: http://thethreadaffect.com/2011/11/26/oreo-cookie-dessert-2/
Can’t wait to try out all the other recipes posted above!
Delish and easy, perfect recipe! Thanks so much for entering the bake-off
Banana Sour Cream Coffee Cake – easy to prepare, and I had everything it the pantry. The cake is very moist and delicious!
http://thehighfalutinduck.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/banana-sour-cream-coffe-cake/
That cake looks and sounds amazing!!! Thank you for entering your recipe
Peppermint Bark Blondies. Simple to prepare and very, very tasty!
https://quinngoldie.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/peppermint-bark-blondies/
That’s so clever! I need to whip up a batch of those, my sister would love them! Thanks so much for entering
What a lovely idea! And what a lovely collection of recipes that I am longing to try out.
Here is my Tunnel of Fudge cake that I made for my daughter’s birthday:
http://sinsationscakes.wordpress.com/2012/11/21/tunnel-of-fudge-cake/
Happy New Year!
Radhika
AWW, thank you so much! The fudge cake looks fabulous and it’s such an easy recipe!!! Thank you so much for entering
Not an old recipe, but one just for you!
Maple Oatmeal Cake with Hot Cocoa Glaze
http://nutsoveroats.com/2013/01/02/maple-oatmeal-cake-with-hot-cocoa-glaze-a-lot-on-your-plates-bake-off/
Thanks for the contest!
Delish and super easy, your recipe is absolutely fabulous. Thank you so much for whipping that up and entering the bake-off!!
Here is my entry: Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Cake… http://thegreedyfrog.wordpress.com/2012/10/30/how-to-make-friends-and-influence-people-dark-chocolate-and-raspberry-cake/
Yum!! I love dark chocolate and raspberry anything. This looks delish.
Hey, Jess, I’d like to enter my White Chocolate and Cranberry Cheesecake Cookies. Here’s the link. http://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/2012/11/24/white-chocolate-and-cranberry-cheesecake-cookies/
Teresa.
Those look amazing!!! Great recipe! Thanks so much for entering
Happy new year!
Here’s a recipe for Scrumptious Strawberry & Pistachio cupcakes (wheat, gluten, sugar and dairy-free! and delish)
http://wonderlusting.co.uk/2012/12/09/strawberry-pistachio-cupcakes-sugarglutendairy-free/
Thanks
What a wonderful idea, this is my first submission – a great way to start the new year!
Here is a blog I posted last year, about my Pistachio Cake. It is my go-to recipe, because I always seem to have the ingredients in the house, and everyone is always impressed by it, despite it being easy to make. I serve it as a dessert with an orange or lemon sorbet. In the post, I have also posted my orange sorbet recipe – but it will go just as nicely with a shop bought sorbet. I hope you have fun tasting!
hmm… and the post is : http://cookingwithemmarussell.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/masterchef-uk-pistachio-cake-with-orange-sorbet/# (oh dear!)
Those are such interesting ingredients! I love this recipe, thanks for entering
Simplified Cake Balls – truly a “use it up, wear it out, make do or do without” type of recipe. I used only things I had in the house – leftover cake, white chocolate, decorations and cream cheese frosting.
http://countrymousebakes.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/watching-the-ball-drop-onto-a-cake-pan/
What a really awesome idea! I’ve been having a lot of fun scrolling through and looking what everyone else has entered. This isn’t one of my most simple (the easiest cake I’ve ever made has yet to make it onto my blog) cakes, it is however delicious and if you excuse the yoghurt icing which was a complete fail and replace it for a light dusting of icing sugar then voila!
http://designerfoodie.com/2012/11/30/banana-cake-with-yoghurt-icing/#more-111
Enjoy!
This is such an awesome recipe that I will def. need to make one day for my husband. He loves anything banana!!! Thanks for entering
What a fun idea to start the new year and gain some inspiration! My Christmas cake recipe has a lot of steps but is still very easy and worth the effort – http://bakingbohemian.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/merry-christmas-2012/
Jen
Chocolate Coconut Squares – my grandmother’s recipe. Easy to make, always a hit and they’re a family favorite…mmmm!
http://theyumdiary.com/2012/03/21/chocolatecoconut-squares/
Seriously, these look amazing. Thanks so much for entering and good luck
Nice idea Jessica. Really fun to follow the links to past Bake off winners and to view their desserts.
Here’s a different take on coffee cake…Chocolate Mexican Coffee Cake.
http://savorthefood.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/chocolate-mexican-coffee-cake/
Thanks again.
Thanks Randall and WOW. That looks absolutely delish. I need to attempt this cake.
Valentine’s Day brownies: http://kawaiikitchen.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/valentines-day-brownies/
This brownie recipe is my all-time favourite for spontaneous baking – whether it’s in the middle of the night after coming home from a party and feeling like baking or at any other time. Usually, I’ve got all ingredients at home and they’re baked pretty quickly. The chocolate ganache filling can be added to make these brownies a little more special, but they also taste great without!
That is such a simple and adorable idea! I love that!!
Happy New Years Jess! This is one of my favourite banana cake recipes complete with passionfruit icing – a bit old fashioned, simple yet completely delicious. I’m loving the challenges, cant wait to see what you’ve got in store for the rest of 2013!
http://cateskitchenadventures.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/bake-my-day/
Win or lose I still LUV this pie, so I thought I’d share.
Good luck all!
http://chyina.wordpress.com/2012/12/26/recipe-chocolate-chip-pie/
My son would love that pie!!! I def. need to attempt that one. Thanks so much for entering
What a great idea! I’m loving the recipes I see posted in here, definitely bookmarking a few!
Here is my submission– and it’s as easy as it gets! This is my go-to recipe for potlucks and parties alike, and it’s almost always one of the first plates to go. Chocolate Saltine Toffee Bark!
http://eatmyshortbread.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/dags-chocolate-saltine-toffee-bark/
I am literally going to the store to get the ingredients for this bark asap. I can’t believe how easy those look and how simple the recipe is!
Let me know how you like them! Fair warning, they’re addictive!
Thanks for the bake-off! Here is something I did around the holidays.
Red Velvet Candy Cane Dump cake. http://thebittersideofsweet.com/2012/12/13/red-velvet-candy-cane-dump-cake/
I love that!! Dump cakes are so much fun and you made that one look delish!!!!
In honor of the new year I made these pumpkin fortune cookies. 6 ingredients that I had in my kitchen and while the shape might seem confusing, they are actually SUPER easy to make!!
Thanks
Good luck to everyone!
http://fortheloveofdessert.wordpress.com/2013/01/07/pumpkin-fortune-cookies/
Those look fabulous and so unique. Such a great recipe! Thank you so much for stopping by and entering!
I am submitting my recipe for Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. I love that this recipe combines two all American favorites into one simple and delicious dessert. This is the perfect dessert for all ages.
http://divadicucina.com/2012/12/10/recipe-caramel-apple-cheesecake-bars/
Thanks for your consideration!
Easy Cinammon Roll: http://tickledpinkpatisserie.wordpress.com/2012/11/05/recipe-kks-easy-cinnamon-rolls/
That’s so clever I would have never thought to do that!! I love how simple this recipe is.
Hi there! Looks like you have some big decisions to make, with all these wonderful recipes. Perhaps my ‘drunken’ cupcakes can help ease your mind and make the decision process that much simpler (and fun!).
http://nicolerandom.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/nicoles-drunken-chocolate-cupcakes/
Thank you for your awesome entry and WOW, those look delish!!! This bake-off is def. the hardest for me by far!
My all time fast and easy fav: Cheesecake Brownies!
http://theculinarycapers.com/2012/07/26/cheesecake-brownies/
Those are fabulous and soooo delish!!!! Seriously. I was taken back by your photo!!
Hi
Thanks so much for this opportunity! I bake because I can’t buy for my 5-1/2 year old son who is anaphylactic to dairy and egg. I have included my chocolate cookie recipe.. look forward to reading all the other recipes.
http://intrepidallergymum.com/2012/11/22/morning-tea-cookie-with-tude/
That is such a great recipe and those chocolate chip cookies look fab! I will be sure to make everyone aware your cookies are dairy and egg free! The readers will certainly love that I am sure! Thanks so much for entering
Thanks for hosting another contest. I’m entering Earl Gray and Lemon Curd French Macarons. Yum!
http://erinsdckitchen.wordpress.com/2012/06/14/bastille-day-macarons/
Erin, as always your recipe looks amazing. I wish I could have one right now! Seriously, that’s such a great recipe. Thank you so much for sharing and thanks for entering!
I discovered your blog after you liked some of my posts (thank you!) and while I was looking through it I came across this and couldn’t resist entering! I’m still relatively new to blogging and only have one recipe that I would class as a true dessert…. salted caramel profiteroles… despite looking fancy they were actually straight forward to make and I had all the ingredients (with the exception of cream!) in my store cupboard:
http://gloverlycupcakes.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/salted-caramel-profiteroles/
WOW, I am so glad you found this post. That recipe looks so delish and super easy!! Thanks so much for entering
Thank you for giving us fellow bloggers the opportunity to participate in a friendly and fun competition! Hopefully this recipe of mine can compete with all these other great recipes! I wish I could be a taste tether!
http://tahnycooks.wordpress.com/2012/12/28/smores-cupcakes/
Aww, you’re totally welcome! Your cupcake def. competes with the other fabulous recipes because your’s is just as fab!!! Thank you for entering your recipes
This cookie recipe is so yummy and always a hit! Even if this recipe doesn’t become a winner (I hope it does!) I would love for you to try it, and see why it IS a winner here in my household!
https://tahnycooks.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/strawberry-white-chocolate-cookies/
I have never entered one of these contests but since you are looking for a simple dessert type recipe, I thought I would enter my Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding Delite. It is quick to make, healthy, and low fat. Plus is packed with flavor.
http://realisticcookingideas.com/2012/03/05/apple-cinnamon-bread-pudding-delite/
Wow! That’s a great recipe! I will be sure to add that your recipe is low fat! I am sure tons of readers would LOVe that! Thanks so much for entering
One of my favorite holiday treats so far as I entered the blogging world! This is so simple, but an absolutely perfect addition to your cookie tray!
Thanks for holding this bake-off!
-Christine
http://misschriscreations.com/2012/12/23/red-velvet-truffles/
OMG, I love ANYTHING red velvet. Those look so delish. Thanks so much for entering them, I will def. be trying this recipe!
Simple and always a classic, Corn Muffins!
http://justenoughsugar.wordpress.com/2012/11/10/bake-it-yourself-corn-muffins/
I LOVE corn muffins!! I bet that would be fabulous toasted!!! Those look amazing, thanks so much for entering the bake-off!!
Hello!
I’d like to enter my Dragon Fruit Mini Cupcakes With Dragon Fruit Frosting in this bake-off.
Here is my link:
http://assiaskaleidoscope.wordpress.com/2013/01/08/a-culinary-challenge-cooking-the-chinese-zodiac/
Best wishes,
Assia
Hello! I’ve finally got my act together and entered your fabulous Bake-off! I would like to enter my Fondant Fancies, a very sweet treat! http://cookiescakesandbakes.wordpress.com/2012/10/18/fondant-fancies/
These are my new favorite cookies! Lemon ginger cookies that are melt in your mouth delicious! Not to mention crazy easy to make. Here’s the post with recipe: http://shewinessometimes.com/2012/11/21/amazing-melting-lemon-ginger-cookies-recipe/
Thanks!
Hi, I love baking! Here’s my submission.
My Banana and White Chocolate Wholemeal Cakes (published as part of my Project 365)
http://meganchapple.wordpress.com/2012/11/03/project-365-day-308/
I’d like to participate as well! I’ll be entering my Chocolate and Peanut Butter cookies. They’re super easy to make and the ingredients are in everyone’s pantry! The link: http://warmtoastymuffins.com/2013/01/11/chocolate-and-peanut-butter-cookies/
With two small kids, I’m always baking something, but these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies were one of my favourites! Thanks for running a fun contest like this!
http://thefamilystandardblog.com/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/
hai.. i would like to enter my Banana Bread for the participation. This a great bake for anytime of the day.
http://jenyjohn.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/banana-bread-3/
I’m joining! My recipe is savoury cupacakes – something recognizable, but still new… http://minnascookingblog.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/savoury-cupcakes-with-frosting/
Http://jamieaaron03.wordpress.com/my-favorite-food/
Here is a tried and true recipe that I have made for many of my clients. Lemon yogurt Cake: Good for Breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner….
http://amypersonally.com/2012/02/29/lemon-yogurt-cake-and-a-day-on-the-couch/
amypersonally.com
HI Jess, I made this cake last month as an alternative Christmas cake for my dad, it went down really well.
http://notimeforironing.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/an-alternative-christmas-cake/
This is such a great idea! and the dessert in that picture looks so so so delicious. I noticed you are following my old blog, but I started a new one! Check it out!
Hey! Glad I saw this in time to submit my entry
here is a family recipe of mine for the traditional Mexican “Cake of the Three Milks”; or, “Pastel de Tres Leches”. Cheers!
http://thedomesticatedfeminist.com/2012/08/20/pastel-de-tres-leches/
Here is the best cake in the world. And I’m not lying! Everybody should eat this cake at least once in their life. It’s simple to make and doesn’t need a lot of ingredients. Not complicated at all and always a winner!
The blog post is bilingual, the second part is in english.
http://tastyandtempting.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/nutella-cake-or-nutellina-torta/
Thanks, Maja
Just in time!! Here’s the simplest (and most delicious!) recipe for banana muffins! Hope you like them!
http://quattromaniblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/blissful-banana-muffins/
I’d like to enter my ‘Hummingbird bakery-alike’ cupcakes. Moist chocolate sponge with fluffy white buttercream!
http://lucysfriendlyfoods.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/hummingbird-bakery-alike-cupcakes/
Super simple – cherry lemonade cupcakes! I made these for a coworker’s birthday and everyone went nuts over them. http://shakebakeandparty.com/2012/04/10/buttons-or-why-sometimes-boxed-is-better/
Hi! I would love to share my mother-in-laws recipe for Courabiet- Greek nut cookies- so so easy, with ingredients you always have in your pantry- and most importantly- DELICIOUS! http://elianna119.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/courabiet-my-mother-in-laws-most-delicious-nut-cookies-melt-in-your-mouth-i-swear/
Count me in! Sounds like fun. I’d like to enter my Black-Eyed Susan Mini Cheesecakes.
Here is the link:
http://thebeaddenshowto.wordpress.com/2012/09/07/black-eyed-susan-cheesecakes/
I would like to enter my rich divine chocolate and orange cake, perfect for any occasion.
http://surreyKitchen.wordpress.com/2012/10/21/chocolate-and-orange-cake/
So glad I stopped by your blog…this looks like fun!
http://mamasgottabake.wordpress.com/2012/01/28/mexican-chocolate-chip-cookies/
My favorite recipe of all time. Easy to make and tastes wonderful.
* hint * also good with a hint of sea salt.
https://olafsdottir.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/im-making-chocolate-cake/
Enjoy
Here is my entry for the bake off. A family favourite and chocolatey tea time treat.
http://lucielovesbaking.wordpress.com/2013/01/20/white-chocolate-and-cranberry-cupcakes-2/
How fun is this!? I’m sneaking in under the wire. Thanks for posting the reminder! I’ll submit my fave holiday dessert – Chocolate Tart with Gingersnap Cookie Crust. It’s heavenly!
http://wp.me/p2ojQJ-L
Hi, I’d like to enter my coconut self saucing pudding. It is an easy ten minute recipe, using basic ingredients, that gives a great result.
http://chocolatefudgefrosting.wordpress.com/2012/08/18/coconut-self-saucing-pudding/
This is such a fabulous idea! I hope I’m posting in time- it’s almost midnight in Singapore.
http://sinsationscakes.wordpress.com/2013/01/22/cinderella-cookies/
Radhika
Hi Jessica,
I didn’t realize that this is the same bake off. I’ve posted a recipe before…and one 5-6 minutes ago. Sorry
R
Hello! I love the idea of an online bake off, brilliant! I was inspired to make a classic treat, chocolate chip cookies. But these aren’t just any chocolate chip cookie, they are soft and chewy chocolate cookies with a Valentines Day spin. I hope you enjoy them!
http://christinasweetnothings.com/2013/01/21/pretty-pink-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Hello! I’m glad I found your site just in time! I’d like to enter my baklava recipe!
http://sugarbeats.net/2011/11/30/baklava-christmas-goodies-1/
Thank you so much! <3
I’m not sure if the contest has already ended or not, just wanna share with all of you my favorite recipe for cake: Apple Upside down Cake ^^
http://trangquynh.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/apple-upside-down-cake/
I hope you enjoy