Desserts

Pull out your baking gear because making dessert has never been simpler. With this velvet crumb cake, you'll discover that you can craft something truly special without the fuss.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with bananas, vanilla extract, egg yolk, sweetened condensed milk, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, butter, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, coconut, powdered sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Who can say no to a glazed doughnut? Especially when it's homemade like these.

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

There's nothing quite like an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch shoo fly pie. This classic dessert is made with a rich molasses filling and topped with a buttery...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Made with sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, butter, active dry yeast, water, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

This rich and creamy chocolate marshmallow sauce is amazing over a couple of scoops of ice cream. It's equally delicious over cake, brownies, waffles, pancakes, etc.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Have rich, homemade cake-like donuts in minutes with this easy recipe.

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

A chewy cookie packed with chopped dates and raisins and a hint of cinnamon.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This creamy, cinnamon-spiced Cuban treat is a great one to have in your repertoire. It's easy to cook big batches ahead of time, so there's no stressing when it's...


Time:   1-2 hours

Standard chocolate covered cherries are no slouch, but adding in creamy chevre makes these bonbons sinfully good.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

This recipe features a unique chocolate bottom, creamy coconut filling, and a garnish of whipped cream and toasted coconut. No fancy jargon...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Rhubarb is the star of this custard pie, which has a pleasantly short ingredient list, so you'll want it at its in-season best.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

One bowl makes these brownies not only delicious but so easy to make. These brownies have just the right texture - not too fudgy, not too cakey.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Save some prep time with this pie crust mix. Flour, salt, and shortening are mixed together ahead of time (and can be frozen) to help make your pie baking a breeze.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This buttery icing complements a variety of cake flavors. Try it on white cake, yellow, pound cake, etc. Also works well on blonde brownies or coffee cake.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A variety of crepe, also known as Palatschinke, that is common in Eastern Europe. This version prepares the crepes and filling as usual but finishes them with a sour cream...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, flour, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This icing is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes, or just eating straight off the spoon. This recipe will quickly become your go-to whenever you need a delicious chocolate...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with shortening, sugar, eggs, lemon extract, all-purpose flour, 7-UP, crushed-pineapple, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Layers of chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut are baked into these gooey dessert bars.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

With creamy butter, crunchy nuts, and just the right amount of rum, these bite-sized rum balls are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

A crustless pumpkin pie made with pumpkin pie filling, evaporated milk, butter, eggs, sugar, Bisquick, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, vanilla extract, butter, water, cocoa powder, yellow cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, sugar, cornstarch

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Apples are healthy, delicious, and versatile - perfect for pies! This recipe is a simple apple pie that tastes just as great served hot or cold.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

For those who appreciate traditional flavors, this recipe for Pepperidge Farm's ginger man cookies marries molasses and a mix of warming spices to create a stand-out...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Like pumpkin pie but with a cake mix crust. Melt in your mouth delicious!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with brown sugar, cornstarch, water or peach nectar, lemon juice, fresh peaches, blueberries, all-purpose flour, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This may be the most delicious caramel sauce you ever taste!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Anybody who's checked into a Doubletree knows that the cookie is the best part of the stay. Grab the recipe and make your home feel as luxurious as a hotel for...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The American actress, Katharine Hepburn, was beautiful, intelligent, and a little bit eccentric. She was also known for her rich, chocolately brownies.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with 7-up, butter, shortening, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

With a light cherry flavor and pretty pink color, this creamy boiled frosting works well on both cakes and cupcakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These Vietnamese banana slices are batter-fried for a crispy exterior and finished off in a flaming pan of rum. Is it even necessary to mention they're amazing with a scoop of...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crisp lemon biscotti with a light lemon glaze.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with almonds, pecans or walnuts, butter, confectioners' sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, almond extract, cognac or brandy, baking powder, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Love cheesecake? Love chocolate cake? Now you don't have to pick just one. A chocolate cake layer is topped with a creamy layer of cheesecake, as cupcakes or a Bundt...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cinnamon, raisins, water, shortening, egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Cinnamon apple lasagna is such a fun idea. This lasagna goes full on dessert mode with cream cheese, apples, whipped cream, and chopped pecans.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Brighten up your favorite treats with homemade Jell-O flavored syrups. This simple recipe offers a fun and colorful way to enhance pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A classic and elegant buttercream icing that will make your cakes and cupcakes look like they came straight from a five-star bakery.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Skip the stove top method for Rice Krispies treats and let the kids make their own marshmallow cereal bars using the Hasbro Easy-Bake Oven.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Dark chocolate cookies made with three kinds of chocolate and served with a chocolate ganache for dipping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These sweet-tart cranberry squares are an excellent choice if you want a dessert that's both easy to make and appealing in taste.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, cornstarch, bananas, eggs, lemon juice, salt, ground cinnamon, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Need a tried-and-true, never-fail cupcake recipe? This recipe is a classic from Betty Crocker that will give you a perfect cupcake every time

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with walnuts, apples, cinnamon, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, rum, rum extract, water, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, margarine or butter, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with walnuts, butter, sugar, evaporated milk, semisweet chocolate bits, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes