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Loaf BakeClub is my free monthly baking challenge. Every month I share a new featured recipe, you bake it, you send me a photo, and you’re entered to win a gift card. That’s the whole thing.
No fee, no skill requirement, no public posting required. I’ve sent over $400 in gift cards to BakeClub winners so far, and I’m just getting started.
Here’s everything you need to know to join.
Why I Started Loaf BakeClub
Honestly? Because baking alone got lonely.
I’ve been running Lifestyle of a Foodie for about eight years. In that time I’ve tested hundreds of recipes, mostly by myself in my kitchen on a random Tuesday afternoon. And as much as I love it, I kept thinking about how much better it would be if other people were baking the same thing at the same time. Trading photos. Comparing how the dough turned out.
That’s what BakeClub is. A free, low-pressure, monthly excuse to bake together. The gift cards are my way of saying thank you for showing up. ◡̈
Table of Contents
- How Loaf BakeClub Works
- The Rules-
- Do I have to post publicly to enter?
- Is it free?
- Can I enter from outside the United States?
- What if I’m a beginner?
- When does each challenge open and close?
- How are winners chosen?
- Can I enter every month?
- What if I miss the deadline?
- What You Can Win
- This Month’s Loaf BakeClub Challenge
- Past Loaf BakeClub Challenges
- How to Never Miss a Loaf BakeClub Challenge
- Ready to Join Loaf BakeClub?
How Loaf BakeClub Works
Three steps. That’s it.
- Bake the featured recipe of the month. It goes live on this page on the 1st of every month.
- Send me a photo of your bake. DM it to me on Instagram (@chahinez_tbt) or tag me in a post or story, either works.
- Leave a review on the recipe page and fill out the Google Form so that I can keep it organized and not miss your entry.
- You’re entered. At the end of the month I pick a random winner and send out a gift card
The Rules–
Do I have to post publicly to enter?
No. This used to be a requirement, but I changed it. You can just DM me your bake photo on Instagram and you’re fully entered. Private accounts welcome, people who don’t love posting welcome, everyone welcome.
Is it free?
Yes. Completely free. No fee, no membership, no purchase required.
Can I enter from outside the United States?
Right now, gift card prizes can only be sent to US addresses. The platforms I use to send digital gift cards are restricted to the country they’re issued in, so I can’t send a US gift card to someone in another country.
That said, you’re still welcome to bake along and DM me your photo, I’d love to see it. And if you have a friend or family member in the US, I can send the prize to them as a gift from you if you win. I’m also actively thinking about how to do an international version with a different kind of prize.
What if I’m a beginner?
Beginners are exactly who BakeClub is for. There’s no judging on technique. Wonky loaves and first attempts are celebrated. The whole point is to bake along, not to compete!
When does each challenge open and close?
Each monthly challenge runs from the 1st of the month through the last day of the month. The new recipe is published on the 1st, and entries close at 11:59pm Pacific on the last day.
How are winners chosen?
Winners are picked at random from all valid entries each month. I announce the winner in the first week of the following month and send the gift card directly via email.
Can I enter every month?
Yes, please do. Each month is a fresh entry, and even if you’ve won before, you can keep entering.
What if I miss the deadline?
That entry won’t count for the month, but the recipe is yours to keep and bake any time. The next BakeClub challenge starts on the 1st of the following month, so you can always jump in then.
What You Can Win
Each month I send a gift card to one BakeClub winner. The amount varies depending on the month, but I’ve sent over $400 in total so far and I’m committed to keeping it going.
This Month’s Loaf BakeClub Challenge
This month’s featured recipe is mini cinnamon rolls and s’mores cookie bars.
Bake it, DM me a photo, leave a review, fill our the form and you’re entered for a chance to win!
Past Loaf BakeClub Challenges
Want to see what we’ve baked before? Here are past BakeClub recipes:
- January: Almond Croissant Cinnamon Rolls & Small Batch Brownies
- February: Black Forest Cinnamon Rolls & Single Serve Red Velvet Cookies & Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
- March Croissant Cinnamon Rolls & Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
- April: Lemon Cinnamon Rolls & Starbucks Mocha Sauce
How to Never Miss a Loaf BakeClub Challenge
If “I want to do it but then forget” is you, I hear you. The best way to stay in the loop is to join my email list. I send the new recipe and a reminder on the 1st of every month, so it lands right in your inbox.
You can also follow @chahinez_tbt on Instagram and turn on post notifications, or bookmark this page since the current month’s challenge is always at the top.
Ready to Join Loaf BakeClub?
Here’s everything you need:
- This month’s featured recipe: Mini Cinnamon Rolls or S’mores Cookie Bars
- Email reminders on the 1st of every month: Sign Up To My Newsletter Here!
- DM me your bake photo: @chahinez_tbt on Instagram
Cannot wait to see what comes out of your oven this month.
xo, Chahinez
