Margaret Evans

Margaret Evans
Margaret Evans
Classic Baking and Gluten-Free Desserts

Margaret Evans, dessert and baking curator – cakes, cookies, breads and gluten-free sweets.

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Margaret Evans' recipes start with the oven: loaves of sourdough sandwich bread and focaccia with a crisp crust, soft chocolate zucchini bread, bran muffins, flaky biscuits and sheet pan cookies. The bulk of her work sits in Desserts, where you will find traditional favorites such as tiffin, chocolate-covered strawberries and coffee-style cakes alongside gluten-free treats built to taste like the originals.

She also adds a few savory bakes to the mix, including a make-ahead sausage and egg casserole and oven-baked chicken tenders, plus the occasional dish in Sides. These recipes follow the same approach as her desserts: familiar flavors, plain instructions, and baking times and temperatures that suit a regular home oven.

Her recipes tend to rely on pantry staples such as flour, butter, eggs, sugar and fruit, and they include ingredient swaps where a substitution works, including options for readers avoiding gluten. If you are looking for a dependable cake, a batch of cookies for the weekend or a bread to bake from scratch, browse her latest recipes below.

Latest recipes:

Lofthouse-Style Frosted Sugar Cookies

Frosted Sugar Cookies

4.33 (6 Ratings)

This guide includes a breakdown of what each ingredient does. These Frosted Sugar Cookies are for anyone craving bakery-style sweetness at home.

Guilt-Free Cookies Sheet Pan: Chocolate Chip

Cookies Sheet Pan

4.71 (7 Ratings)

Chewy centers and mahogany edges define these Cookies Sheet Pan bars. Check the Quick Recipe Specs for a fast bake and start your oven today.

Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: Bakery Style

Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 27 min, Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. This guide includes the logic behind the chew to ensure a soft center and mahogany edges every time.

GlutenFree Soft Pumpkin Cookies: Soft Crumb

GlutenFree Soft Pumpkin Cookies

4.14 (7 Ratings)

Pumpkin puree, butter, and brown sugar make these GlutenFree Soft Pumpkin Cookies. Includes a baking guide and takes 27 minutes total to prepare.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy Pumpkin Spice Cookies

4.14 (7 Ratings)

Many pumpkin cookies turn out cakey. These Easy Pumpkin Spice Cookies stay chewy by reducing puree moisture; see our step-by-step baking process for tips.

Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars in 45 Min

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

4.50 (8 Ratings)

Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with a warm cinnamon scent. This guide includes an ingredient role table for easy swaps. A hit for fall parties.

Easy Zucchini Cake with Cinnamon

Easy Zucchini Cake

4.71 (7 Ratings)

Tender and spiced Easy Zucchini Cake. This guide includes the steps to bake to ensure a moist sponge every time. Great for family gatherings.

Fluffy Zucchini Bread Pancakes

Zucchini Bread Pancakes

4.86 (7 Ratings)

Cinnamon, nutmeg and buttermilk make these Zucchini Bread Pancakes. This guide includes an ingredient swap table and takes 25 minutes from start to finish.

Zucchini Bread Muffins in 35 Minutes

Zucchini Bread Muffins

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Tender, cinnamon-spiced Zucchini Bread Muffins. This guide includes the section Quick Recipe Specs for fast planning. Great for morning snacks.

Lemon Zucchini Bread with a Tender Crumb

Lemon Zucchini Bread

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Mix flour, sugar, and lemon zest for this Lemon Zucchini Bread. Follow our step by step baking instructions to get a tender loaf in 75 minutes.

Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

4.71 (7 Ratings)

For busy mornings, these Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a great choice. This guide includes an ingredient role table to help you swap components.

Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

4.60 (5 Ratings)

A rich, fudgy dessert using fresh garden vegetables is this Chocolate Zucchini Cake. Our step by step bake section helps you get the texture right.

Fudgy Zucchini Brownies with Coconut Sugar

Fudgy Zucchini Brownies

4.86 (7 Ratings)

Ready in 40 minutes, these Zucchini Brownies are rich and dense. Our guide on bringing the brownies together ensures a glossy, chocolatey finish.

Ultra-Moist Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 85 min, Chocolate Zucchini Bread. The Baking Your Loaf section ensures a fudgy, brownie-like crumb every time you bake from your garden.

Zucchini Squash Bread with Coconut Oil

Recipe for Zucchini Squash Bread

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 65 minutes, this Recipe for Zucchini Squash Bread is wholesome. Includes a substitution table to keep the crumb moist without refined sugars.

Biscoff Swirl Cheesecake with White Chocolate

Biscoff Swirl Cheesecake

4.86 (7 Ratings)

Indulge in a White Chocolate Biscoff Swirl Cheesecake. Discover how to create a rich, firm base and creamy texture with this easy no-bake dessert recipe.

Three Ingredient Biscoff Mousse: Light and Airy

Biscoff Mousse in 10 Minutes

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Want a rich Biscoff Mousse for dessert? This three ingredient mousse recipe is ready in minutes and includes the full recipe specs for easy planning.

Biscoff Cheesecake Squares: Creamy Cookie Butter Bars

Biscoff Cheesecake Squares

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Dessert lovers will enjoy these Biscoff Cheesecake Squares. Includes an ingredient swap table for Cookie Butter Cheesecake Bars for a rich result.

Chocolate Biscoff Cake with Spiced Frosting

Chocolate Biscoff Cake

4.29 (7 Ratings)

A rich fudgy sponge with spiced frosting makes this Chocolate Biscoff Cake a hit. See why this combo works in our guide and start baking today.

No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake Cups

No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake Cups

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Biscoff spread, cream cheese, and heavy cream make these Biscoff Cheesecake Cups. This recipe includes an ingredient role table and takes 20 minutes.