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High School Student | Youth Mentor | Baker

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I’m Katelyn, a high school student dedicated to community building, leadership, and the culinary arts. I blend academic excellence with a passion for mentorship and baking. Here, I share my baking journey—recipes that tell stories of experimentation, growth, and delicious discoveries. Enjoy!

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Baking Philosophy
Creating
Approach
Experiment & Learn
Specialty
Brownies & Pastries
Style
From Scratch
Recipes Shared
18+
Baking Since
2020

Recipes

Each recipe here represents more than just ingredients—it's a story of experimentation, failure, growth, and ultimately, creation. From my perfect brownie to new adventures, these are the results of understanding the why behind every technique. Click on any recipe to see the full ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

Perfect Fudgy Brownies
Signature Recipe

The Perfect Brownie

Rich, fudgy, with that signature crackly top. After weeks of testing, this is my ideal brownie recipe.

Brownies Chocolate
Matcha White Chocolate Cookies

Matcha White Chocolate Cookies

Earthy matcha meets sweet white chocolate in these perfectly chewy cookies.

Cookies Matcha
Classic Sourdough Bread

Classic Sourdough Bread

Artisan sourdough with a crackly crust and open crumb, fermented for 24 hours.

Bread Sourdough
Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Light biscuits layered with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream.

Cake Fruit
Lemon Tart

Tangy Lemon Tart

Buttery shortbread crust with silky lemon curd. Sweet and tart perfection.

Tart Citrus
Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, pillowy rolls with cinnamon sugar and cream cheese frosting.

Bread Breakfast
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

The ultimate chocolate chip cookie—crispy edges, gooey center, loaded with chips.

Cookies Classic
Banana Bread

Moist Banana Bread

Ultra-moist banana bread with a hint of cinnamon and optional chocolate chips.

Bread Banana
French Macarons

French Macarons

Delicate almond cookies with smooth tops, ruffled feet, and creamy filling.

Cookies French
Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

Fluffy muffins bursting with fresh blueberries and a sweet crumb topping.

Muffins Berries
Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Moist red velvet layers with tangy cream cheese frosting. A classic favorite.

Cake Classic
Pumpkin Pie

Classic Pumpkin Pie

Spiced pumpkin filling in a flaky butter crust. Perfect for fall gatherings.

Pie Seasonal
Croissants

Buttery Croissants

Flaky, layered French pastries with a golden crust. Worth the effort!

Pastry French
Cheesecake

New York Cheesecake

Creamy, dense cheesecake with graham cracker crust. Perfectly smooth.

Cheesecake Classic
Apple Pie

Classic Apple Pie

Tender cinnamon apples in a buttery double crust. American classic at its best.

Pie Fruit
Classic Tiramisu

Classic Tiramisu

Elegant Italian dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.

Dessert Italian
Rosemary Focaccia

Rosemary Focaccia

Golden, dimpled Italian bread topped with fresh rosemary and sea salt.

Bread Italian
Spiced Carrot Cake

Spiced Carrot Cake

Moist, spiced cake loaded with fresh carrots and topped with cream cheese frosting.

Cake Spiced

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