Don’t be discouraged when you wake up to the sounds of rain tapping against the windows. Why? Because it’s the perfect opportunity to stay in PJs and create desserts in the kitchen. We always have rainy day baking recipes handy for when the weather report looks gloomy. Featuring recipes for chocolate peanut butter cookie dough pie, sour cream tea cakes, chocolate cobbler, banana bread, dishpan cookies, pound cake, and more, below you’ll find a recipe perfect for your family. They are guaranteed to brighten everyone’s day and turn a dreary day around.
OMG The Best Dark Chocolate Brownies Ever
“Thick, fudgy goodness… These will be your go-to brownies! Not too sweet, the dark chocolate is key in this wonderful recipe.” – Carrie
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
“These are awesome, thick, soft, and chewy gluten-free cookies and could pass off without anyone knowing.” – Naomi
Donut Muffins
“These are light and fluffy and can be served for breakfast or anytime during the day. You can serve them plain for a less sugary treat or sweeter with the glaze, if you like.” – Roz
Homemade Angel Food Cake
“This is an old angel food cake recipe that has been handed down. It’s good sliced with sweetened fruit, topped with fresh whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar.” – Straws
Double Crunch Peanut Butter and Jam Bars
“We love crunchy peanut butter and cherry jam together. Baked in a bar, you’d better grab one while you still can. I always have to make three batches so everyone gets seconds.” – Kait
Hawaiian Banana Bread
“This is my absolute favorite banana bread recipe. The combination of bananas and pineapple gives the bread a wonderful taste.” – Cynthia
Iced Cinnamon Apple Raisin Bread
“This was my mom’s recipe that she would make every fall after visiting the apple orchard. The aroma as it bakes is unbelievable!” – Family Favorites
Dishpan Cookies
“These cookies are so named because it takes a dishpan to put them together. Afraid it will make too many? Never fear! They’ll get eaten quickly.” – Debbie
Easy Hummingbird Cake
“Our Easy Hummingbird cake is moist and full of tropical flavors from bananas, pineapple, and pecans. It’s topped with a rich cream cheese icing.” – Debbie
Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake
“I saw this Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake recipe on Facebook from an old friend. Her mother used to make this cake when we were kids, and I remember way back then when she brought it over for us to try. It was so good and brought back happy memories.” – Valeree
Banana Muffins
“Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time of day and night.” – Aza
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Pie
“The ultimate flavor combo – in cookie dough form – then baked into a pie crust. Yes, please!” – Lindsay
Sour Cream Tea Cakes
“A soft cake-like cookie that isn’t too sweet, so it’s okay to pile it with frosting.” – Marsha
Mini Chocolate Cake
“A super easy, mix and bake, chocolate cake recipe in a smaller size; perfect for two!” – Kevin
Oooey Gooey Cinnamon Swirl Cake
“This is a quick and easy fix for when you have to have that cinnamony cake thing. Most of the ingredients we already have on hand, and throwing it together is no fuss and no muss! Great for a quick Sunday dessert or breakfast and also works well for those last-minute school carry-to’s that the kids forgot to tell us about til the night before.” – Chris
Cowgirl Cookies
“Sugar and spice and everything nice make these cookies the perfect treat. They remind you of the traditional Cowboy Cookie only with a flavorful twist.” – Kris
Mellina’s I Love Lemon Pound Cake
“This is my I Love Lemon Pound Cake With Snow Cap Frosting recipe, and it’s awesomely delicious. It’s lemony, it’s moist, and it’s always a hit.” – Mellina
Lazy Buckeye Brownies
“I call these bars lazy because you use a boxed brownie mix. But if you have your recipe and aren’t feeling lazy (like me), then use your own! They are scrumptious.” – Kelli
Chocolate Cobbler
“This recipe is great anytime! I take it to family dinners and fix it in the mornings to take to work for breakfast.” – Erin
Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes
“This recipe makes 18 cupcakes.” – Carla
Apple Cake
“I got this recipe from my Aunt Nellie. She was a great cook!” – Maureen
Earl Grey Tea Cake
“I love Earl Grey tea, and this is just delicious. It’s a little bit different, and the taste of this cake is surprising.” – Doreen
Irresistible Mud Bars
“Ooh, gooey good stuff. Do you love chocolate? You’ll love these. Love brownies? You’ll love these. Love nuts? Then sprinkle some on top. They’re irresistible and don’t last long. These bars are not hard to make.” – Freda
Cakerdoodle Cookies
“I came up with this recipe by combining 3 family-favorite cookie recipes into one delicious amazing cookie. It’s a soft cookie with a cake-like texture. The taste is unique, and when I sell them at bake sales, they sell out immediately!” – Diane
This Is THE BEST Blueberry Bread
“I double this recipe every time.” – Karen
Grandma’s Butter Cookies
“Paula Deen ain’t got nothing on butter when it comes to these buttery goodness treats!” – Taryn
Cupa, Cupa, Cupa Cobbler
“One of my favorite movies is Steel Magnolias. In the movie, Truvy talked about her Cupa, Cupa, Cupa recipe. My mother made this all the time when I was growing up, with either fresh peaches or frozen ones she put up in the summer. So simple, yet so good.” – Paula
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
“Cream cheese pound cake is my family’s favorite. I like my cream cheese pound cake with hot tea.” – Dira
Chocolate Cavity Maker Cake
“Over-the-top chocolatey-ness! So rich and moist, it doesn’t even need frosting. Don’t let the cake mix component fool you… this is highfalutin deliciousness!” – Lynette
Irish Soda Bread
“I’ve made many soda breads over the years… this recipe is the one I love most. And clean up is a snap since the preparation only involves two bowls and a wooden spoon.” – Christine