Liam O'Connor

Liam O Connor
Liam O'Connor
Desserts, Baked Goods & Breakfast Bakes

Liam O'Connor, dessert and baking curator – cakes, cookies, pies, rolls and muffins.

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Liam O'Connor's recipes live mostly in the oven. Nearly three quarters of his work sits in Desserts: dulce de leche cheesecake, sweet potato and praline pie, glazed cinnamon buns, angel food cake cupcakes and cookie comparisons such as soft versus chewy chocolate chip. A smaller share is baked breakfast fare, including sourdough and cinnamon raisin English muffins, rhubarb muffins and make-ahead overnight rolls.

What sets these recipes apart is the explanation that comes with the method. Instead of only listing steps, they say what each one does: why butter temperature changes the texture of a crust, why resting dough pays off, or what separates a tender crumb from a dense one. Components like an all-butter pie crust or a sugar-free pepper jelly with low-methoxyl pectin are covered in enough detail to be reused in other bakes. Liam also adds the occasional kitchen-tips piece to settle common baking questions.

If you like understanding a recipe as well as following it, browse his Breakfast and dessert recipes and start with the bake that fits your week.

Latest recipes:

Sweet Potato and Praline Pie with Almond Flour

Sweet Potato and Praline Pie

4.60 (5 Ratings)

The Logic Behind the Texture explains how protein balance stops rubbery fillings. This Sweet Potato and Praline Pie is for bakers seeking precision.

Golden Boursin Puff Pastry Bites

Boursin Puff Pastry

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 30 minutes, Boursin Puff Pastry is a crowd-pleaser. Learn what makes the layers lift to ensure a shatteringly crisp finish for your guests.

Orange Dream Angel Food Cake in 65 Minutes

Orange Dream Angel Food Cake

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Bright citrus Orange Dream Angel Food Cake. It includes a guide on why the structure holds for an airy result. Great for sunny summer gatherings.

Lemon Meringue Angel Cake with Lemon Curd

Lemon Meringue Angel Cake

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Learn why this cake stays airy with our precision pH balance guide. This Lemon Meringue Angel Cake is for bakers who want professional results.

Lemon Curd Angel Food Cake: Technical Guide

Lemon Curd Angel Food Cake

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Ready in 1 hour, Lemon Curd Angel Food Cake. Technical recipe specs help you maintain a stable protein foam for a light and airy, cloud-like result.

Desserts with Angel Food Cake and Cherry Pudding

Desserts with Angel Food Cake

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Check out the Bringing It Together section for assembly tips. These Desserts with Angel Food Cake are ideal for those hosting a large dinner party.

Angel Food Bundt Cake from Scratch

Angel Food Bundt Cake

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Our guide includes exact baking steps for a spongy result. This Angel Food Bundt Cake is for home bakers who want a light, cloud-like dessert from scratch.

Cherry Angel Food Cake: Airy Sponge

Cherry Angel Food Cake

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Cherry Angel Food Cake offers a light sponge with a tart fruit finish. The How to Make It section ensures a stable meringue. Ready in 2 hours.

Weightless Mini Angel Food Cakes

Mini Angel Food Cakes

5.00 (5 Ratings)

Home bakers craving Mini Angel Food Cakes will love these. The physics of air section explains how to keep them light and fluffy without collapsing.

Angel Food Cake Cupcakes From Scratch

Angel Food Cake Cupcakes

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Want to bake light Angel Food Cake Cupcakes at home? Get the right rise with our detailed step-by-step baking process for a cloud-like result.

Baked English Muffins: High Hydration

Baked English Muffins

4.83 (6 Ratings)

These Baked English Muffins use high hydration for airy nooks. This homemade English muffins recipe includes a temperature chart. Ready in 2h 25min.

Old Fashioned Caramel Pecan Rolls

Caramel Pecan Rolls

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Caramel Pecan Rolls made with a slow-rise yeast dough. These Homemade Caramel Pecan Rolls include a temperature chart for precision. Ready in 2h 35min.

Glazed Cinnamon Buns with Cream Cheese Frosting

Tender Glazed Cinnamon Bun

5.00 (1 Rating)

This Glazed Cinnamon Bun recipe lets you make cinnamon rolls from scratch with cinnamon roll frosting cream cheese. Use our temperature chart for results.

Giant Fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream

4.67 (6 Ratings)

These Cinnamon Rolls are soft and gooey. This fluffy cinnamon rolls recipe helps you make homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch. Includes a temperature chart.

Pumpkin Banana Bread: Spiced and Velvety

Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Master this pumpkin banana bread recipe for a moist, spiced loaf. Includes a technical troubleshooting guide and precise measurements. Ready in 75 minutes.