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November is here! The month of giving thanks means lots of turkey, stuffing, and tasty treats. Celebrate the season by adding new specials to your menu showcasing the favorite flavors of fall. Now is the time to introduce pumpkin, cranberry, and apple baked goods that will capitalize on the holiday spirit. Here are 12 sweets promised to bolster your seasonal menu this November: Pumpkin Tiramisu Layer Cake Pumpkin Mousse and Ginger Parfaits Pumpkin Cheesecake Tiramisu Cranberry Pecan Tart Pomegranate Blood Orange Tiramisu Tasty Pecan Tassies Pumpkin Fudge Baklava with Nutella Glaze Creme Brulee Carrot Cake Cookies Apple Stack Cake Turkey

Who doesn’t love a perfectly baked muffin? They are an incredibly versatile item that can be enjoyed throughout the day – from a morning meal to an afternoon snack. Sweet and easy to hold, muffins typically include many of our favorite flavors: blueberry, banana, chocolate, and dozens more. Muffins are not only popular for their delicious taste – texture plays a key role in quality. Your customers expect to enjoy a light, airy texture with perfectly baked, fluffy dough in every bite of a muffin. Consistently producing this type of delectable product requires strict adherence to a series of steps. Any mistakes in the process can lead

October 14th is National Dessert Day! Today serves as the perfect opportunity to celebrate a sweet tooth and enjoy a bite of your favorite dessert. There is no better way to honor this sweet holiday than review the most beloved desserts in the country! There are so many delicious baked goods and sweet treats that it becomes difficult for many to rank their favorites. A popular food blog, Eat This, Not That!, has put together their list of the 10 most iconic desserts in America: Chocolate Chip Cookies  Apple Pie Cheesecake Pecan Pie Carrot Cake Ice Cream Boston Cream Pie

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for bakeries to continue serving their valued customers sweet treats. Bakers have been forced to update on the fly and adapt to keep their business open and thriving. This includes meeting their customers in new channels (online ordering, delivery, carry-out), updating safety guidelines, and so much more. The American Bakers Association released the following tips that will help bakeries fight the pandemic: 1. Update Your Crisis Management Plan An updated crisis management plan will help prepare your bakery for any potential health problem that arises. Important topics to keep in mind are:

For over a hundred years, General Mills has milled the flour that people rely on to make everything from family favorites to new and inspired creations. They put their best into everything they do—so your business can thrive. General Mills Flour Today Just as every baker has a great formula, every great formula has Gold Medal Flour. Flour is the product of milling and sifting high-quality wheat berries into a fine powder. But there’s a little more to it than that. The type of formula you can make depends on the type of flour, which depends on the type of

Bakeries have the unique opportunity to brighten the day of any customer with a single bite. Enjoying a perfectly-frosted, luscious piece of cake is more than a simple dessert; it is an uplifting experience that immediately brings a smile to the face. The current environment demands that bakeries find new ways of reaching customers and providing this important value. Bakeries must be aware of top trends to adapt their collection of scrumptious sweets and fully satisfy customer expectations. Here are three trends to follow that will deliver more customers to your doorstep: The use of flowers in design: Floral arrangements are

The COVID-19 pandemic has touched the lives of millions, including members of the “Class of 2020.” This year’s high school and college graduates are celebrating their milestone achievement in a variety of alternative ways – from drive-through celebrations to virtual parties with family and friends. Creativity is today’s mandate for appropriate celebrations in these uncertain times – and people are rising to the occasion. With all of these innovations however, a common theme among many of these festivities is the expectation for a custom cake. There is no better way to excite the graduate in your customers’ lives than the

Customer demands are changing weekly with the current restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are three tips to help your bakery thrive during these uncertain times: Optimize In-Store Management Rearranging your traditional hours to allow extra time for new hygiene measures and ensuring your team’s safety is vital. Also, look at your recent orders and analyze how your customers’ purchasing trends have changed since the outbreak. Your team can take action on these trends, such as highlighting and promoting the most popular menu items. Maximize the Efficiency of Your Pick-up and Delivery Offer customers the ability to pick-up orders at

Mother’s Day celebrations during the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to look very different for your customers this year. More than ever, customers will be looking for easy and fun ways to celebrate. For bakeries to succeed, they have to provide convenient and creative baked goods that will bring a smile to Mom’s face. This Mother’s Day calls for bakers to “think outside the cake” – promoting unique and innovative treats. With extreme limitations on large gatherings still in effect, traditional cakes will be too much for intimate family celebrations. Smaller, “grab-and-go” items that feature more versatility are in high demand