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17 Crowd-Pleasing Desserts to Bring to Your Next Potluck

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Potluck gatherings are all about sharing delicious dishes, and no spread is complete without a show-stopping dessert. These 17 potluck desserts are sure to impress, from rich chocolate chip brownies and billionaire shortbread bars to elegant New York cheesecake and fresh strawberry cupcakes. Whether you’re craving a classic lemon pound cake or something decadent like peanut butter chocolate fudge brownies, this collection has a treat for every sweet tooth. Bring one of these desserts to your next potluck, and you’ll be the hit of the party!

Peanut Butter Bars

No-bake chocolate peanut butter bars
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These no-bake peanut butter bars are the ultimate indulgence! With a creamy peanut butter base and a decadent chocolate topping, they’re packed with flavor and made with just 5 simple ingredients. Easy to whip up and irresistibly delicious—your new favorite treat awaits!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Bars

Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake

A delicious cinnamon roll pound cake on a wire rack drizzled with a glaze icing.
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My legendary Cinnamon Roll Pound Cake, as seen on the TODAY Show and Rachael Ray, is a dessert dream come true! Picture a moist sour cream pound cake swirled with cinnamon goodness and topped with rich, velvety cream cheese icing. It’s the ultimate treat you didn’t know you needed!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Bundt Cake

Funfetti Sheet Cake

close up view of partially cut funfetti birthday cake topped with sprinkles
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This colorful Funfetti Sheet Cake has you covered! Imagine moist, fluffy vanilla cake packed with rainbow sprinkles and topped with creamy, dreamy frosting. It’s the ultimate treat to brighten any day!

Get the Recipe: Funfetti Sheet Cake

Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

A close-up of two chocolate cupcakes on a white plate. The cupcakes are topped with whipped cream frosting and dusted with cocoa powder.
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You can top these easy chocolate cupcakes with whipped cream frosting and your favorite toppings. They are simple to make and taste absolutely delightful.

Get The Recipe: Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

New York Cheesecake

A New York cheesecake topped with fresh raspberries, blueberries, and mint leaves. A slice has been cut from the cake, revealing a creamy interior. The cake is elegantly displayed on a white marble surface.
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Wow your crowd with this ultimate recipe for a creamy, velvety, crack-free New York-style cheesecake! It’s foolproof, beginner-friendly, and guaranteed to turn heads at any gathering. Ready to bake like a pro? Let’s do this!

Get The Recipe: New York Cheesecake

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

A red velvet bundt cake topped with a thick layer of white cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with red cake crumbs, displayed on a white scalloped cake stand.
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Ready to impress with a cake that’s as stunning as it is delicious? Meet the ultimate red velvet cake! With its vibrant color, moist crumb, and creamy frosting, this dessert is pure magic. Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or any occasion, it’s sure to steal the spotlight and leave everyone wanting more. Time to bake something unforgettable!

Get The Recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Three fresh strawberry cupcakes all topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.
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These super moist Strawberry cupcakes with whipped cream frosting reign supreme in the cupcake world. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Homemade tastes so much better than a box!

Get The Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Chocolate Chip Brownies

A woman's hand holding a fudgy brownie over a tray of Chocolate Chip Brownies.
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Calling all chocoholics! Get ready to indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these irresistible brownies. Packed with rich, fudgy goodness and bursting with extra chocolate chips, they’re a double-chocolate dream you won’t be able to resist!

Get The Recipe: Brownies

Apple and Pear Pie

A close-up of a slice of apple pie with a golden-brown lattice crust on a white plate. A gold fork is placed beside the pie, and the filling appears glossy and caramelized.
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of this Apple and Pear Slab Pie—a perfect harmony of spiced apples and juicy pears wrapped in a golden, buttery crust. Each bite is infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, making it the ultimate dessert for any occasion. Treat yourself to a slice of comfort today!

Get The Recipe: Apple and Pear Pie

Black Velvet Cake

A glossy black donut, a dessert you can't get enough of, flaunts a rich, reflective glaze as it sits on a clear surface. Its slightly rippled texture is perfectly highlighted against the white background, emphasizing its shiny allure.

This Black Velvet Cake is incredibly rich, super moist, and packed with deep cocoa flavor—perfect for any occasion! Check out some tips, shortcuts, and an easy step-by-step guide to whip it up today!

Get The Recipe: Black Velvet Cake

Raspberry Tart

A close-up of a raspberry tart with a crumbly crust, topped with fresh raspberries, white chocolate chips, and a few mint leaves. A slice is being pulled out with a pie server, highlighting the juicy raspberry filling in this delightful raspberry tart.
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Savor the delightful blend of sweet and tangy notes in this Raspberry Tart recipe. Whether it’s a special celebration or a simple gathering, this dessert is sure to delight everyone with its crowd-pleasing appeal.

Get The Recipe: Raspberry Tart

Lemon Pound Cake

A sliced lemon pound cake with icing and lemon zest.
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This lemon pound cake sings with citrus! Infused with both lemon juice and zest, it’s incredibly moist and buttery, with a burst of sunshine in every bite. The finishing touch? A delightful lemon glaze that ties it all together.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Pound Cake

Chocolate Chip Blondies

A close up image of a chocolate chip blondie with a gooey center exposed.
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Move over, brownies! These golden beauties offer a wonderful adaptation of the classic fudgy treat. Packed with the same dense texture, they are a treat you won’t want to miss!

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Chip Blondies

Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting

Devil's Food Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frostingon a pink cupcake stand
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Treat yourself to this recipe for Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting. It features a heavenly, moist, and fudgy chocolate cake, exquisitely topped with dark chocolate cream cheese frosting.

Get The Recipe: Devil’s Food Cupcakes

A close up image of 2 Billionaire Shortbread bars stacked on top of each other.
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Buttery shortbread is transformed into a decadent dessert with the addition of a layer of sweet and salty caramel and a final touch of rich dark chocolate. It’s a simple way to elevate a classic treat and create a flavor explosion.

Get The Recipe: Billionaire Shortbread Cookie Bars

Chocolate Fudge Cake

a chocolate fudge sheet cake with a slice cut out of it
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Don’t let busy schedules stop you from enjoying a delicious dessert! This easy sheet cake comes together in a flash and boasts a rich, glossy chocolate frosting. It’s the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the fuss.

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Cake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Brownies

A pile of Rich, fudgy brownies topped with mounds of peanut butter cookie topping.
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Warning: These fudgy brownies with peanut butter cookie dough are dangerously delicious! Bake a batch and see for yourself – you won’t regret it.

Get The Recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Brownies

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