This Old Baker Podcast Episode 52: Small Treats for Big Cravings

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July 9, 2026

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When a sweet craving hits, you don’t need to bake a whole cake or run to the drive-thru. In this episode, Kim walks through three single-serving desserts you can make from pantry staples in under five minutes: single serving microwave fudge, the classic 3-2-1 mug cake, and a scratch vanilla mug cake that requires no box mix at all. Plus a quick pantry checklist for keeping your sweet craving supplies stocked and ready.

Recipes mentioned in this episode:

• Single Serving Microwave Fudge — https://thisoldbaker.com/small-batch-chocolate-fudge-microwave/

• Microwave Salted Caramel Sauce — thisoldbaker.com/microwave-salted-caramel-sauce/

• 50 Kitchen Tips for Scratch Cooks — thisoldbaker.com/50-kitchen-tips-for-scratch-cooks-and-pantry-builders/

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Kim Artlip is the creator behind This Old Baker, where she teaches you how to simplify your kitchens using scratch-made pantry systems. Her approach focuses on replacing store-bought mixes with make-ahead dry blends, base recipes, and practical, budget-friendly solutions that actually get used.

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