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17 Must-Try Dessert Recipes for a Perfectly Delicious Ending

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Desserts are the perfect way to end any meal on a high note, bringing joy and satisfaction to the table. This collection of 17 dessert recipes includes something for everyone, from rich chocolate brownies and classic apple spice pie to light and airy pavlovas. Whether you’re baking for the holidays or simply indulging a sweet craving, these recipes will delight with their flavors and textures. Discover new favorite treats that are perfect for any occasion and sure to impress family and friends.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Close-up of a Bundt cake drizzled with glossy caramel sauce, the dessert glistening enticingly. One slice is partially removed, revealing the rich, moist texture of the cake. The indulgent treat rests elegantly on a metal surface.
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Treat yourself to this yummy Pumpkin Bundt Cake, drizzled with creamy dulce de leche icing. It’s just perfect for those cozy fall gatherings!

Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Sticky Toffee Ginger Cakes

Three rectangular gingerbread cakes, topped with a shining caramel glaze and decorated with tiny gingerbread men sporting colored icing accents, are arranged side by side on a tray. These desserts are irresistibly delightful—you simply can't get enough.
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These individual cakes are the perfect balance of elegance and convenience. Bake them ahead, store them in the freezer, and dress them up with a homemade sticky toffee glaze just before serving. It’s a sophisticated and delicious dessert option that’s surprisingly easy to prepare.

Get The Recipe: Sticky Toffee Ginger Cakes

A stack of three double chocolate chip bars with melted chocolate chip cookies dotted throughout.
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Craving the best of both worlds? This easy recipe for Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars delivers! Enjoy a delightful mix of crisp edges, chewy middles, and rich chocolate flavor in every bite. It’s a dream come true for any chocolate lover.

Get The Recipe: Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Old Fashioned Apple Spice Pie

A close-up of a slice of peach pie, showcasing golden-brown lattice crust and juicy peach filling, served on a white plate with a gold-colored fork.

A delicious apple pie made with light and dark brown sugar, vanilla, and butter for a filling that’s just too good to resist.

Get The Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Spice Pie

Apple Fritters

Close-up of glazed apple fritters from My Favorite Recipes, showcasing a glossy, caramelized surface with visible apple chunks and a golden-brown crust.
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Indulge in fluffy, crispy Apple Fritters bursting with fresh apples, aromatic spices, and a mouthwatering apple glaze! With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this perfect homemade treat that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart. Don’t miss out on this deliciousness!

Get The Recipe: Apple Fritters

Coconut Lovers Dream Cake

A Coconut Lovers Dream Cake on a bronze plate, showcasing its moist yellow layers and creamy coconut buttercream frosting, all sprinkled with shredded coconut.
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If you’re a fan of coconut, you won’t be able to resist this deliciously moist cake that’s generously loaded with shredded coconut and infused with rich coconut flavor! Topped with a creamy coconut frosting and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes, this cake is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.

Get The Recipe: Coconut Lovers Dream Cake

Banoffee Pie

The Banoffee Pie on a cake stand showing the crust, caramel layer, banana layer, whipped cream and banana chips as decoration.
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Calling all caramel lovers! Banoffee Pie is a British twist on classic flavors. Layers of gooey caramel, fresh bananas, and pillowy whipped cream sit atop a buttery biscuit crust. Prepare to be amazed!

Get The Recipe: Banoffee Pie

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

Cranberry Christmas Cake

A sliced bundt cake with white icing on top, revealing a moist interior with red cranberries, showcases the allure of classic Bundt Cake Recipes. Presented on a clear glass stand, a cluster of bright red cranberries decorates the center for an inviting touch.

Infused with a delightful hint of orange, this festive cake recipe is a guaranteed showstopper! Picture a tender, moist cake bursting with tangy fresh cranberries, artfully swirled with cranberry sauce, and crowned with luscious vanilla icing. Perfect for celebrating the season!

Get The Recipe: Cranberry Christmas Cake

Pavlova

Pavlova with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and passionfruit.
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Light and fluffy on the inside, with a crisp, sugary shell on the outside – that’s the magic of Pavlova! This show-stopping dessert is a blank canvas for your topping creativity. From fresh fruit to decadent chocolate sauce, the possibilities are endless!

Get The Recipe: Pavlova

Coconut Cream Pie

a full image of the coconut cream pie on a plate with a pie server next to it.
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This Creamy Coconut Custard Pie is like a little vacation on your plate! Imagine rich custard combined with the delightful taste of coconut in a creamy filling, all topped off with fluffy whipped cream. It’s a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly easy to whip up!

Get The Recipe: Coconut Cream Pie

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Close-up of a gooey chocolate chip cookie with melted chocolate oozing from the center. The easy chocolate chip oatmeal cookie appears freshly baked, with a golden-brown, slightly crispy exterior.
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Everyone deserves a little treat now and then, and this Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies recipe, packed with delicious chocolate and wholesome oats, is an absolute delight!

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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

Chocolate Chip Brownies

A woman's hand holding a fudgy brownie over a tray of Chocolate Chip Brownies.
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Hey chocoholics! You’re going to love these brownies—they’re an explosion of fudgy goodness, loaded with extra chocolate chips for a delicious double-chocolate treat!

Get The Recipe: Brownies

Pumpkin Swiss Roll

Close-up of two slices of a Pumpkin Swiss Roll with a rich brown sponge and a white cream filling, dusted with powdered sugar. They are placed on a white plate, next to an ornate serving spatula. The background is white.
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This Pumpkin Swiss Roll is the ultimate treat with its cozy spices and fluffy, creamy filling. The cream cheese whipped cream adds a tangy sweetness that goes perfectly with the spiced cake—just right for fall!

Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Swiss Roll

Salted Caramel Blondies Bar

Salted caramel blondies with a chocolate chip cookie base and dark chocolate topping.
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This Salted Caramel Blondies recipe is pure indulgence. The combination of rich blondies and gooey caramel is irresistible on its own, but the touch of sea salt takes it to the next level. It’s a flavor combination that will have you reaching for seconds (and thirds!).

Get The Recipe: Salted Caramel Blondies Bar

A large, gooey chocolate chip cookie sliced into triangular pieces rests on a cooling rack. A metal spatula is partially under one slice, ready to serve this delectable dessert. Chocolate chunks are visibly melted and spread throughout, inviting you to indulge in its sweetness.
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Craving cookies but short on time? This skillet cookie is here to save the day! With a quick and easy recipe, you’ll enjoy a warm, gooey dough packed with chocolate chips, all baked to perfection in just one skillet. It’s the perfect fast and delicious treat!

Get The Recipe: Pizookie Skillet Cookie

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