9 easy baking recipes

A soft, spongy, not-too-sweet cake that takes a two-minute spin in the microwave? Genius. It’s the perfect recipe for little bakers. Get the recipe: Lemon-Strawberry Mug Cake

Kids leave fingerprints EVERYWHERE. Delight them with the chance to leave their thumbprint on these simple cookies. Get the recipe: Jam Thumbprint Cookies

The family that bakes together stays together right? This healthy spin on the classic banana bread is a great recipe to try out with your kids. Bake a loaf together then eat it together as an after-school treat or quick breakfast. Get the recipe: Quinoa Banana Bread

Next time you have guests, put the kids in charge of dessert. This delicious crumble is sure to please any crowd and is super easy to make. Get the recipe: Maple Apple Cranberry Crumble

We’ve probably all baked (and burned) a batch of cookies when we were kids. But that won’t happen again thanks to this easy recipe. Get the recipe: Perfect Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let them eat cake… and make it too! The kids will be so proud when they master this recipe. Just don’t tell them how easy it is. Get the recipe: Chocolate Pound Cake with Fudgy Glaze

Kids will love making and mixing the simple batter for these tasty muffins. Not to mention tossing in the blueberries can become a game of kitchen basketball. They’ll learn a valuable skill while having fun. Get the recipe: Blueberry-Ginger Muffins

Tell the kids they’re making fancy cookies and they’ll never be the wiser. And once they’ve mastered these effortless scones, you can have tea time any time. Get the recipe: Cream Scones

This recipe really is perfect for the novice baker. Grab some pastry sheets, fill with jam and voila, cookies! Get the recipe: Raspberry Sweetheart Cookies

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