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Whether you’re hosting an at-home café this weekend, having a friend over for coffee, or just looking for a fun baking project, here are a few of my recent favorites that make me feel like spring is just a little closer. They vary in difficulty and time commitment, but depending on what you’re craving, one of them should hit the spot.

Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Baking Sheets
$24–$50
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Mosser 3-Piece Colored Glass Mixing Bowl Set
$89–$115
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1. Cardamom Buns
Baking cardamom buns is just as fun as eating them. I use a generous amount of cardamom in both the dough and filling, then sprinkle more on top as a fragrant cardamom-sugar. The folding technique takes a little practice, but once you get it down, it’s so satisfying. (Want to see how I do it? Watch the first episode of What’s For Fika?).