Isabella Romero

Isabella Romero
Isabella Romero
Rustic baking: cakes, breads, holiday sweets

Hundreds of recipes by Isabella Romero – sheet cakes, breads, cookies and holiday bakes.

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Isabella Romero's recipes start from the oven and a handful of pantry staples: flour, butter, sour cream, eggs, seasonal fruit and nuts. Her collection includes German-style plum and apple sheet cakes, marble cake, sour cream cake, potato bread with a mahogany crust and hazelnut Christmas cookies, plus American holiday bakes such as pumpkin pie and cast iron cornbread. With hundreds of recipes, baking is by far the largest part of her work on the site.

What sets her recipes apart is how they guide you through the bake. Ingredient amounts are spelled out, baking times are realistic, and the steps describe what to look for: a golden edge, a springy crumb, a set center or a hollow sound when you tap the loaf. Many of her cakes and cookies are in Desserts & Sweets, while her pies, breads and festive treats appear in Seasonal Favorites.

Whether you need a cake that feeds a crowd, a loaf for the weekend or a tray of cookies for the holidays, browse her latest recipes below and pick a bake for your next oven day.

Latest recipes:

Garlic Cheese Bombs: Golden and Gooey

Garlic Cheese Bombs

4.64 (28 Ratings)

Delicious Bake Garlic Cheese Bombs offer a molten, gooey core. This guide includes the equipment needed for the best results. Ready in 30 minutes.

Guilt-Free German Apple Sheet Cake

German Apple Sheet Cake

5.00 (1 Rating)

A rustic treat with golden streusel, this German Apple Sheet Cake is a crowd-pleaser. Check the quick recipe specs for details and start baking today.

Old Fashioned German Sour Cream Cake

German Sour Cream Cake

5.00 (1 Rating)

Our quick recipe specs detail a 15-minute prep. This German Sour Cream Cake is a comforting, buttery treat for families who love old-fashioned baking.

Old Fashioned German Sour Cream Twists: Rustic Treats

Sour Cream Twists

5.00 (1 Rating)

Home bakers will love these Sour Cream Twists. This rustic treat includes an ingredients and swaps guide for a crisp, golden finish every time.

Traditional German Honey Cookies: Rustic and Chewy

German Honey Cookies

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Want to bake authentic German Honey Cookies? These treats have chewy centers and crisp edges; see our guide to the right ingredients for the best result.

Potato Masher Jam in 30 Minutes

Potato Masher Jam

5.00 (1 Rating)

Many jams take hours of stirring. This Potato Masher Jam uses a manual crush for a chunky texture; see our Quick Recipe Specs for small batch jam recipes.

Frozen Berry Jam in 25 Minutes

Frozen Berry Jam

4.00 (3 Ratings)

This tangy, chunky spread is a bright Frozen Berry Jam. Learn why this jam sets without pectin and try this small batch recipe today.