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Pumpkin spice pound cake bakes a Bundt full of cinnamon, mace, and nutmeg-spiced pumpkin batter over a layer of toasted pecans, then drinks in a dark rum butter glaze poured through poke holes on both sides.

Mini brownie cupcakes topped with a milk chocolate kiss that melts slightly into the warm batter. Made from boxed brownie mix, these 25 bite-sized treats are ready in under an hour. Kids go wild for them.

A delightful Chocolate Marble Cake with a tender crumb, featuring swirls of rich chocolate and vanilla batters. Perfect for any occasion, this classic cake is easy to make and sure to impress with its beautiful marbled appearance.

This is my family's absolute favorite banana muffin. To make an awesome banana bread, pour the prepared batter into a greased 9x13 loaf pan instead of muffin tins and bake for 45-60 minutes at 350 degrees.

Plum streusel coffee cake layered with fresh plum halves, brown sugar cinnamon crumble, and chopped walnuts. Two layers of fruit and streusel sandwiched in a tender batter.

Chocolate mousse tiara cake: a tender chocolate cake baked in a tiara pan, its center crowned with an easy milk chocolate mousse. A bakery-worthy showpiece that starts from a simple cake mix.

Cornmeal pancakes with a sweet, nutty flavor and tender crumb. A one-bowl batter you stir, pour, and griddle until the tops bubble. Stack them with syrup, fresh fruit, or chocolate sauce for an old-fashioned Southern breakfast.

Banana nut muffins with a moist, tender crumb from ripe mashed bananas and a cup of chopped walnuts. The trick is mixing the batter just enough, so they bake up soft and golden, never tough. Great warm with jam.

Swedish pancakes (plattar) made with a thin egg batter cooked in a platt pan, served with lingonberry preserves, butter, and powdered sugar. Light, crepe-like, and Scandinavian.

Yeast-risen Belgian waffles with separated eggs for an incredibly light, airy texture and deep pockets perfect for catching syrup. The batter rises for 45 minutes before cooking, creating waffles with a crispy exterior and tender, almost custardy interior.

Battered eggplant slices deep-fried until crispy and drizzled with a spicy Sichuan sauce of chili bean paste, black vinegar, ginger, and tomato paste. A vegetarian Chinese dish with serious crunch and heat.

So this is more of a throw together than a drawn out affair. Sometimes you want to feel fulfilled and in control without alot of effort right? These freeze easily and can take on so many variations. Add ins like chocolate chips or flavored egg nog or cheesecake fillings work too!

Portuguese fried squid rings in a light egg-white batter that fries up crispy and dry when the oil is hot enough. Lulas Sevilhana are a classic Iberian calamari dish seasoned with lemon juice.

Monsters are quick yeast-raised donut holes dropped into hot oil and rolled in sugar. A fast, no-rise fried dough treat from a sticky batter, ready in 25 minutes.

Classic yeast-raised Belgian waffles with beaten egg whites for maximum height and crispy edges. The batter rises for 45 minutes until doubled, then cooks into golden waffles with deep pockets that hold every drop of maple syrup and melted butter.

Bread machine whole wheat loaf made with sour cream and a splash of apple juice for a soft, tangy crumb. Vital wheat gluten keeps the rise steady. Set it and forget it.