If you’re in the mood for a tropical vacation, but you just can’t get away, turn to your kitchen and make a tropical dessert instead! Today, April 20th, is National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day, and we have some sweet recipes that will have you reaching for a beach chair in no time. From tasty daiquiris to grilled cake on a stick, each recipe incorporates the sweet taste of pineapple in a delicious and refreshing way.

This recipe for Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is made with just seven ingredients and baked in a springform pan. The pineapple rings and cherries decorate the top of the cake once it’s inverted after baking. (via Kwestia Smaku)

Start the celebration with a Pineapple Upside-Down Daiquiri. A refreshing blend of strawberry, pineapple, and coconut paired with whipped cream vodka and pineapple rum is sure to get you in the baking spirit! (via Slim Pickin’s Kitchen)

These individual Pineapple Surprise Cakes are almost too cute for words. Baked right in the jar, each serving is loaded with tropical flavor and topped with coconut whipped cream. Delicious! (via Whipperberry)

This beautiful Pineapple Upside-Down Wedding Cake is a Momofuku Milk Bar creation. Its luscious layers include yellow cake, white wine, and cardamom poached pineapple–a truly unique dessert. (via Momofuku Milk Bar)

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake on a Stick is a perfect dessert for a tropical party. Small squares of pound cake are skewered and grilled with butter and brown sugar. They’re then topped with a butterscotch caramel and rum pecan whipped cream. Heaven! (via Better Recipes)

What’s your favorite tropical flavored dessert?

Today, March 28th, is National Black Forest Cake day! Black Forest Cake, named after a German specialty liquor that is distilled from dark cherries, is the perfect combination of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.  There are so many ways to bake up this great combination, and today, we’re sharing our favorites with you! From cupcakes to gluten free cake, we’ll help you celebrate with fabulous recipes that are sure to please everyone on your dessert list.

This Black Forest Cake from Passionate About Baking is a more traditional style cake with beautiful layers of whipped cream, cake, and cherries.

These Single-Serving Black Forest Cakes from Sugar for the Brain are the perfect individual desserts for party guests.

Gluten free doesn’t have to mean dessert free with this Gluten Free Black Forest Cake  from Delicieux.

This Black Forest Mini Pavlova with Chocolate Mousse  from Cooking Melangery is a dreamy combination of flavors served in a most decadent way.

Try this recipe for Black Forest Tiramisu from Flagrante Delicia for a truly unique way to serve a great dessert.

Today, January 24^th is National Peanut Butter Day. What a fun food to celebrate! Peanut butter is one of the most versatile ingredients to work with in the kitchen. It can be paired with everything from jelly to chocolate and adds flavor and nutrition to every dish. We love peanut butter and chances are, it’s a favorite for someone in your family too, so we are going to help you celebrate! Whether it’s salty or sweet, we’ve got your cravings covered with these delicious recipes. Go ahead and try one today!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Shortbread Squares from  Martha Stewart are beautifully topped with milk chocolate that was made in a simple mold. So pretty and so easy!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes from My Baking Addiction are reminiscent of a childhood favorite, the PB & J sandwich.

Our founder, Melissa of  Best Friends For Frosting says these Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes are some of the best she has ever had!

If you have a sweet and salty craving, this Peanut Butter Pretzel Tart with Caramel Drizzle from Everyday with Rachel Raywill do the trick!

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pops from Food Network served cube style are a fun twist on the usual round version.

Did you know that today, December 26^th, is National Candy Cane Day? What a fun dessert holiday to celebrate! I don’t know about you, but I have lots of candy canes in my house this time of year and I love the idea of making cheerful desserts with them. If you never thought about using candy canes in a dessert, check out these cool recipes and try something new today!

This Candy Cane Cocktail from Hostess Jo  is a festive way to liven up your party.

Candy Cane Mint Milanos from Hostess are a pretty dessert that is actually very simple to make.

Candy Cane Macarons from Tartelette are filled with peppermint buttercream and  rolled in crushed candy canes.

A dollop of Peppermint Whipping Cream from Real Mom Kitchen will add something special to your next cup of cocoa.

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Oh, what joy it brings me to share this festive day with you! December 24^th is National Egg Nog Day! There are so many delicious ways to enjoy this seasonal treat and we’d love to give you a few ideas. From breakfast to dessert, there are many great recipes that use egg nog and since they don’t all include alcohol, you won’t have to wait until New Year’s Eve to get the party started.

Egg Nog Cupcakes from Dashing Dish are the perfect treats to add to your holiday celebration.

Egg Nog Fudge from Recipe Girl is a wonderful gift for a holiday hostess.

Egg Nog French Toast from Just a Taste can be made the night before for stress-free mornings during a busy holiday season.

Try switching things up on the dessert menu and replace traditional pumpkin pie with this Egg Nog Pie Recipe from The Family Kitchen.

This beautiful Egg Nog Cheesecake from Mariel’s Window would be a delicious way to end to any holiday meal.

December 4^th is National Cookie Day and it’s the perfect time of year to celebrate! This month many of us will be baking cookies to share with friends and take to holiday gatherings. We thought it would be a great time to bring back our popular cookie post: 14 Popular Bloggers All-Time Favorite Cookie Recipes to remind you just how many delicious cookie recipes are out there! We’ll show you a few of the bloggers who shared their favorites with us, but make sure you head over to the original post to get the whole scoop. We’ve got lots of ideas for you, all in one place. All you have to do is bake!

Bereavement Cookies ,also known as Sugar Cookies, from Stefanie Pollack of Cupcake Project.

Our founder Melissa of Best Friends For Frosting shares her recipe for Basic Rolled Sugar Cookies.

Chewy Chocolate Chip Snickers Cookies from Naomi of Bakers Royale.

Peanut Butter Blossoms from Bridget of Bake at 350.

Chocolate Caramel Cookies with Sea Salt from Maria of Two Peas and Their Pod.

Be sure to check out the full post here: 14 Popular Bloggers All-Time Favorite Cookie Recipes

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We all know December 1^st is the start of a wonderful month that includes lots of holiday fun and delicious baking. However, you may not know that December 1^st is also National Pie Day! This traditional dessert has been around long before the cupcake and cake pop craze, so why not pay respect to the ultimate classic by baking a pie today! We’ve got some great ideas to get you insPIEred.

These Mini Lemon Meringue Pies from My Baking Addiction are perfectly portioned for those who want to celebrate without going overboard.

This Apple Pie Egg Rolls recipe from Spoon Fork Bacon offers a refreshing twist on a classic desssert!

A sugar cookie crust is the perfect balance for the lemon curd filling in these beautiful Meyer Lemon Tartlets from Cherry Tea Cakes.

This light and airy Pumpkin Chiffon Pie with a rum-infused whipped topping from Chow is a heavenly alternative to a traditional pumpkin pie recipe.

Entertaining? Send a slice of pie home with your guests in a Wedge Shaped Pie Box from Petit Moulin. A sweet way to do take-out!

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Today, November 28th, is National French Toast Day, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with these scrumptious recipes from some of our favorite bloggers. When it comes to French toast, you can’t imagine how many delicious options there are to choose from. Try one, or try them all! And if you need a few extra days to celebrate, don’t worry, we won’t tell!

These French Toast Cupcakes from Bakingdom are the whole package with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a streusel topping. With a recipe like this, you won’t know if it’s time for breakfast or dessert!

This French Toasted Angel Food Cake from SprinkleBakes is absolute heaven on earth. Truly a dessert dream come true.

If you like eating dessert for breakfast, this Tiramisu French Toast from How Sweet It Is makes for an amazing wake up call.

Since this Baked Banana French Toast from Bakerella is prepared in individual dishes, it’s a great make-ahead recipe that can save you time when you have a busy morning.

Today, November 26th, is National Cake Day! It’s a day to celebrate one of the most popular confections in the dessert world. Cakes come in so many wonderful shapes, sizes, and flavors. From birthdays to weddings, cakes are something we use to celebrate all types of special occasions. We are sharing some delicious ideas with you here so that you can bake something amazing and start celebrating!

For a dessert with a citrus twist, try this Orange Chiffon Cake with Italian Meringue Frosting from Chasing Delicious.

If chocolate is what you’re craving, try this Rich and Ruffled Chocolate Celebration Cake from Sweetapolita. Such a pretty way to get your fix!

This Caramel Banana Cake from The Kitchn would make any celebration memorable. With a drizzle of caramel sauce over caramel buttercream, who could possibly resist?

This Key Lime Cream Cake from Bakerella is fantastically fresh, with a splash of key lime juice in both the cake and frosting. Whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs make it all come together.

November is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month, and if it were up to me, I would celebrate this wonderful spread throughout the year! Peanut butter is one of the most versatile ingredients when it comes to desserts. You can bake with it, use it as a topping, or even spread it like frosting. Some of our favorite recipes include peanut butter, and the dessert world wouldn’t be the same without it. In honor of National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month, we wanted to share some of our favorite peanut butter dessert recipes with you.

A chocolate cookie crust topped with a light peanut butter mousse and a layer of chocolate ganache sounds heavenly. That’s what makes this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie  is a perfect dessert to kick off the celebration. (via Jessie Monds)

If you love candy with your popcorn like I do, you will be in heaven when you make this Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn. It’s a sweet and crunchy treat that just looks like fun to eat. (via Cookies and Cups)

A little goes a long way with this beautifully stacked Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cake. A hint of espresso powder in the frosting sounds like a delicious way to top off such a rich dessert. (via SprinkleBakes)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups  are a wonderful combination of so many delicious things. Just one bite and you’ll be hooked! (via How Sweet It Is)