22 Decadent Black Friday Bake Recipes You Must Try Now

Black Friday isn't just about scoring big deals on electronics and holiday gifts—it's also the perfect time to indulge in some sensational baking. Whether you're entertaining a crowd or just satisfying your sweet tooth, there's no better way to warm up after a long day of shopping than with a kitchen filled with the tantalizing smells of freshly baked goods.

So, I've rounded up 22 amazing Black Friday bake recipes that are sure to make your taste buds dance. From show-stopping cakes to melt-in-your-mouth cookies, these recipes will add a touch of decadence to your post-Black Friday celebration. Go ahead, grab your apron, and let's get baking!

1. Classic Pumpkin Pie

Nothing says fall quite like a slice of pumpkin pie. This classic recipe brings all the cozy flavors of autumn to your table.

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked pie crust
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. Pour mixture into the pie crust.
4. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the filling is set.
5. Let cool before serving with a dollop of whipped cream.

2. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This moist and delicious banana bread gets an upgrade with a generous helping of chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix mashed bananas and melted butter in a bowl.
3. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, stirring well.
4. Sprinkle in baking soda and salt, then fold in the flour.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool before slicing.

3. Red Velvet Cupcakes

Turn any day into a special occasion with these vibrant and velvety red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp red food coloring
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp white vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes and let cool.
7. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

4. Cinnamon Rolls

These fluffy cinnamon rolls with gooey icing are the perfect start to your Black Friday morning.

Ingredients:

• Dough:
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• Filling:
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• Icing:
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix warm milk and yeast in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt; knead until smooth.
3. Let dough rise covered for 1 hour.
4. Roll out dough to a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
5. Spread softened butter on the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
6. Roll up the dough and cut into slices.
7. Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
9. Mix icing ingredients and spread over warm rolls.

5. Apple Crisp

This apple crisp is loaded with warm, spiced apples and a crunchy oat topping—perfect for fall.

Ingredients:

• Filling:
• 6 cups sliced apples
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• Topping:
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Toss apple slices with sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Spread apples in a baking dish.
4. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter; sprinkle over apples.
5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender.
6. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

6. Double Chocolate Brownies

Indulge in these rich, fudgy double chocolate brownies that are simply irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
2. Melt butter and mix with sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until combined.
4. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Let cool before cutting into squares.

7. Lemon Bars

These bright and tangy lemon bars make a delightful treat that’s both sweet and tart.

Ingredients:

• Crust:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• Filling:
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Combine crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the dish.
3. Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Mix filling ingredients and pour over the hot crust.
5. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until filling is set.
6. Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

8. Peanut Butter Cookies

Warm, chewy peanut butter cookies that will satisfy any peanut butter lover’s cravings.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Beat in egg until well mixed.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; blend into wet ingredients.
5. Form dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
6. Flatten each ball with a fork to make a crisscross pattern.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
8. Let cool on a wire rack.

9. Pecan Pie

This traditional pecan pie is rich and indulgent, featuring a buttery, flaky crust.

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked pie crust
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Stir in pecan halves.
4. Pour mixture into the pie crust.
5. Bake for 60-70 minutes until the pie is set.
6. Cool before serving.

10. Chocolate Soufflé

Elevate your baking game with this light and airy chocolate soufflé.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz dark chocolate
• 2 tbsp butter, plus extra for greasing
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 3 tbsp sugar, divided
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease souffle dishes.
2. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler.
3. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and 2 tbsp sugar until thick.
4. Fold chocolate mixture into the yolk mixture.
5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with remaining sugar and salt until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
7. Spoon batter into prepared dishes.
8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until risen and set.
9. Serve immediately.

11. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Combine the flavors of caramel, apple, and cheesecake in these luscious bars.

Ingredients:

• Crust:
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• Cheesecake Layer:
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Apple Layer:
• 2 cups diced apples
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Combine crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the dish.
3. Bake crust for 10 minutes.
4. Mix cheesecake layer ingredients until smooth and pour over crust.
5. Sprinkle diced apples on top and drizzle with caramel sauce.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
7. Cool before slicing.

12. Chocolate Lava Cake

Dive into this decadent chocolate lava cake for a rich, gooey dessert experience.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 6 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and butter ramekins.
2. Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler.
3. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Whisk in eggs and egg yolks until well blended.
5. Fold in flour until just combined.
6. Divide batter into ramekins.
7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are firm but the center is soft.
8. Invert onto plates and serve immediately.

13. Pumpkin Cheesecake

This luscious pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and pumpkin pie.

Ingredients:

• Crust:
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• Filling:
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
2. Combine crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the pan.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Mix in pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and spices until well combined.
5. Pour filling over crust.
6. Bake for 55-60 minutes until set.
7. Cool before removing from the pan. Chill before serving.

14. Blueberry Muffins

Enjoy these fluffy and moist blueberry muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, whisk oil, egg, and milk.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in blueberries.
5. Divide batter into the muffin tin.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool on a wire rack.

15. Gingerbread Cookies

These spicy and sweet gingerbread cookies are perfect for decorating and eating.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
4. Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
6. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thick and cut shapes with cookie cutters.
7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
8. Cool on a wire rack before decorating.

16. S’mores Bars

These s’mores bars bring a taste of summer to your Black Friday with layers of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar; press into the bottom of the dish.
3. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust and return to the oven for 1-2 minutes until melted.
5. Spread melted chocolate evenly, then top with mini marshmallows.
6. Broil for 1-2 minutes until marshmallows are golden.
7. Cool before cutting into bars.

17. Carrot Cake

This moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting is a classic.

Ingredients:

• Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots
• Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour cake pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, mix oil, sugar, and eggs.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
5. Fold in grated carrots.
6. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
7. Let cool completely.
8. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth and frost the cake.

18. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies, and this recipe delivers thick, chewy perfection.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool on a wire rack.

19. Snickerdoodle Cookies

These snickerdoodle cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon-sugar goodness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and 1 1/4 cups of sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
6. Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar with ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
7. Roll dough into balls and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
9. Cool on a wire rack.

20. Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Take your usual chocolate chip cookies to a new level by stuffing them with creamy Nutella.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 jar Nutella (chilled)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and flatten slightly.
7. Add a teaspoon of chilled Nutella in the center of each cookie and top with more dough.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
9. Cool on a wire rack.

21. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

Experience the flavors of your favorite fall drink in cupcake form with these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, followed by vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with the brewed coffee, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
6. Divide batter into the muffin tin.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool on a wire rack and frost with cream cheese frosting.

22. Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This gingerbread cake is the epitome of holiday spirit, bursting with warm spices and rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup hot water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add molasses and eggs, mixing well.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with hot water, mixing until smooth.
6. Pour batter into the cake pan.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

Conclusion

Each of these 22 decadent Black Friday bake recipes is sure to delight and impress your friends or family. Whether you're in the mood for something classic like pumpkin pie or feeling adventurous with Nutella-stuffed cookies, there's something here for every palate. Happy baking!