Small Batch Baking And Desserts For Two

Need cupcakes without the leftovers?  Craving fudgy brownies for two? I have you covered with hundreds of easy recipes for small batch desserts! 

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Extreme close up of a croissant and the flaky layers.
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Pretty mini strawberry shortcake cake layered with whipped cream and fresh strawberries on a cake stand.
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Tall stack of chocolate chip cookies
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A line up of the cutest funfetti gluten free cupcakes on a table.
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Caramel butter free frosting on a beater whisk.
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A bowl of homemade cherry ice cream with ice cream cone garnish.
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Cherry galette for two on a plate
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Hi, I'm Erin. Welcome!

I am the author, self-taught baker, and photographer behind Butter and Bliss.  In my household of two, dessert is a must, but leftovers are not (there’s only so many cupcakes two people can eat)!  What started in 2019 as a personal blog to chronicle my love for scaled-down sweets – and of course butter! – has grown into a trusted source for small batch desserts.  Every recipe is thoughtfully tested for smaller portions and easy baking, perfect for two.

A small strawberry frosted vanilla cake on a white plate.
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6-Inch Vanilla Cake

Sometimes you just want a piece of cake. And this single layer cake with light strawberry frosting is sure to satisfy! Pillowy soft cake, perfectly flavored with vanilla for special holidays, celebrations, or just because.

Small Batch Frosting

Even baking for two deserves these perfectly creamy frosting crowns that are small in size, but big in flavor! 

Almond croissants dusted in powdered sugar in a basket.
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Brunch For Two

Buttery, with layers upon flaky layers – that’s what Sunday’s, brunch, Easter, and Mother’s Day are for!  Impress your guests with from-scratch almond croissanst with buttery almond filling. Or easier rough-puff with cherry filling turnovers. Whichever you choose, you will not be disappointed!

my favorite baking essentials

Stock your kitchen with my must-haves for baking in small batches. Including 6-inch cake pans, mini measuring cups & spoons, and other helpful tools.