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Desserts



Ice Cream Cones: The St. Louis World’s Fair Accident That Went Viral
It’s 1904, the sweltering summer of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. The World’s Fair is buzzing with visitors marveling...


Orange Rum Bundt Cake: A Citrusy, Boozy Dessert That Delivers Pure Indulgence
There are cakes that taste good, and then there are cakes that stop you in your tracks with each bite. This moist and dense orange rum...


Vanilla Bean Pound Cake with Buttermilk: A Fragrant, Velvety Dessert That Celebrates Pure Vanilla Flavor
There’s something timeless about a slice of pound cake — buttery, tender, and simple enough to be dressed up or enjoyed on its own. This...


Brown Sugar Apple Cake with Warm Cinnamon Frosting: A Cozy Dessert That Tastes Like Fall in Every Bite
There’s something about the combination of apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar that feels like a hug on a chilly day. This brown sugar...


RumChata Pound Cake with Warm Cinnamon RumChata Sauce: A Boozy, Buttery Dessert That Feels Like a Celebration
If you’ve ever enjoyed a sip of RumChata — that creamy blend of Caribbean rum, real dairy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla — then you know...


Blueberry Coffee Cake with Buttery Streusel Topping: A Tender, Fruity Bake Perfect for Any Occasion
There’s nothing quite like the smell of coffee cake baking — warm cinnamon, buttery crumbs, and sweet fruit mingling in the oven. This...


Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake: Gooey, Fudgy, and Ready in Minutes
Sometimes dessert cravings strike and waiting an hour for something to bake just isn’t an option. Enter this chocolate peanut butter mug...


Lime Blueberry Pound Cake: A Bright, Tangy Twist on a Beloved Classic
Pound cake is a timeless dessert, but when you infuse it with lime zest and fold in juicy blueberries, it transforms into something truly...


Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: Moist, Spiced Perfection with a Maple-Sweet Finish
When fall rolls around and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing more comforting than the aroma of pumpkin, cinnamon, and sugar baking in...


Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: A Sweet Carnival-Inspired Treat in Cupcake Form
If you love churros, you’re going to adore these churro cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. They capture the flavors of the...


Spiced Eggnog Pound Cake with Eggnog Glaze: A Festive Holiday Showstopper
Eggnog isn’t just for sipping by the fire — it makes an incredible baking ingredient, too. This spiced eggnog pound cake takes everything...


Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping and Cinnamon Maple Glaze: The Cozy Autumn Bake You’ll Want All Year
If fall had a flavor, it would be this cake. Imagine a tender, spiced pumpkin base, a buttery cinnamon-sugar crumb topping that crunches...


Buttermilk Pound Cake: A Velvety, Tender Classic with Old-Fashioned Charm
Pound cake has always been a timeless dessert, but when you bring buttermilk into the mix, you get something truly special — a soft,...


Mini Turtle Cheesecakes: Creamy, Chocolatey, Caramel-Pecan Bliss in Every Bite
If you’ve ever had a turtle candy — the classic chocolate, caramel, and pecan confection — imagine that same decadent experience...


Almond Joy Cookies: Chewy, Chocolatey, Coconut-Packed Treats With Crunchy Almonds
If you’ve ever loved the candy bar that combines coconut, almonds, and chocolate into one irresistible bite, then these almond joy...


Old Fashioned Oatmeal Apple Crisp: A Warm, Buttery Dessert Packed with Tender Spiced Apples and Golden Crunch
There are few desserts more comforting than apple crisp. The smell alone — apples baking with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar under a...


Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies: Soft, Spiced Pumpkin Cookies With a Creamy Cheesecake Surprise Inside
If fall had a flavor, it would taste like these pumpkin cheesecake cookies. Each bite begins with soft, chewy pumpkin-spiced cookie dough...


Almond Meltaway Cookies: Soft, Buttery Almond Cookies With a Sweet Glaze That Melts in Your Mouth
If you’re searching for a cookie that’s as delicate as it is flavorful, almond meltaway cookies are it. Tender and buttery with the...


Mini Lemon Cheesecakes: Bright, Tangy, and Creamy Individual Treats with a Buttery Crust
If you’re searching for a dessert that’s just as stunning as it is delicious, mini lemon cheesecakes are the answer. These bite-sized...


Millionaire’s Shortbread: Buttery Shortbread Topped With Golden Caramel and Silky Chocolate
If you’ve ever wanted a dessert that combines the best of all worlds — buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, and a glossy layer of chocolate...


Iced Soft Cranberry Cookies: Tender, Fruity Cookies Topped With Sweet Vanilla Glaze and Sugared Cranberries
These iced soft cranberry cookies are the kind of treat that instantly makes any day feel festive. Soft and pillowy in texture, they’re...


Homemade Caramel Corn: Crispy, Buttery, Sweet Popcorn That’s Impossible to Resist
Few treats feel as nostalgic and crave-worthy as homemade caramel corn. Withirresistible crunch, buttery caramel coating, and golden...


Easy Vintage 1940’s Custard Pie: A Silky-Smooth Dessert With a Hint of Nutmeg
Custard pie is one of those timeless desserts that never goes out of style. With its smooth, creamy filling and subtle hint of nutmeg,...


Easy Apple Dump Cake: A Cozy Fall Dessert With Warm Spices, Pecans, and Buttery Crumble
When the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, nothing feels more comforting than the smell of apples and cinnamon baking in the...


Orange Fluff Dessert Salad: A Creamy Citrus Treat With Marshmallows and Mandarin Oranges
This orange fluff dessert salad is a nostalgic, refreshing treat that combines the bright flavor of orange gelatin with creamy vanilla...


Blueberry Fluff: A Creamy, Dreamy Dessert With Bursts of Fresh Berries and Lemon
Blueberry fluff is the kind of dessert that’s light, creamy, and refreshing yewst rich enough to feel indulgent. It blends a...


Blueberry Cheesecake Dump Cake: A Creamy, Fruity Dessert With Golden Crumble Topping
This blueberry cheesecake dump cake is a heavenly combination of creamy cheesecake, juicy blueberries, and buttery cake topping baked...


Peach Dump Cake: A Golden, Gooey Dessert With Juicy Peaches and Buttery Crumble
Peach dump cake is one of those magical desserts that requires almost no effort yet comes out tasting like something much more elaborate....


Banana Split Dump Cake: Gooey, Chocolatey, and Fruity Like the Classic Sundae
This banana split dump cake takes everything you love about the ice cream parlor favorite — bananas, strawberries, pineapple, chocolate,...


Banana Cream Pie Fluff: A Creamy, Dreamy Dessert With Bananas, Pudding, and Vanilla Wafers
This banana cream pie fluff has all the flavors of classic banana cream pie, but in an easy no-bake dessert that’s perfect for sharing....


Oreo Cookie Fluff: A Creamy, Dreamy No-Bake Dessert With Chocolatey Crunch
This Oreo cookie fluff is the ultimate no-bake dessert — light, fluffy, creamy, and loaded with chunks of everyone’s favorite cookie. It...


Lemon Poppyseed Cookies: Bright, Buttery Citrus Cookies With a Sweet Lemon Glaze
These lemon poppyseed cookies are light, tender, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor, speckled with crunchy poppy seeds for texture....


Raspberry Lemon Cookies: Bright, Buttery Cookies With a Jammy Swirl of Raspberries
These raspberry lemon cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor, with ribbons of raspberry preserves swirled...


Lemon Raspberry Muffins: Bright, Bakery-Style Muffins Bursting With Citrus and Juicy Berries
These lemon raspberry muffins are everything you want in a bakery-style treat: golden domes, tender crumb, and the perfect balance of...


Lemon Cheesecake Bars: A Bright, Creamy Dessert With a Buttery Cookie Crust
These lemon cheesecake bars are the perfect balance of tangy citrus and creamy indulgence. With a buttery lemon cookie crust, smooth...


Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes: A Bite-Sized Dessert With Graham Cracker Crunch and Creamy Topping
These cherry cheesecake cupcakes combine everything you love about cheesecake and cupcakes in one irresistible bite. Soft vanilla-graham...


Easy Cherry Cheesecake Cake: A Gooey, Fruity Dessert With a Buttery Golden Topping
This easy cherry cheesecake cake is the kind of dessert that looks fancy but takes almost no effort. It combines sweet cherries with a...


Fresh Blueberry Dump Cake: A Bright, Juicy Dessert With a Golden Lemon Topping
This fresh blueberry dump cake is the perfect dessert for when you want something easy, fruity, and bursting with flavor. With just a few...


Baked Apple Fritters With Sweet White Glaze That Taste Just Like the Fried Version
There’s something irresistible about apple fritters—the soft, spiced dough, the tender bites of apple, and that glossy white glaze that...


Blueberry Pineapple Jello Salad with Creamy Vanilla Frosting – A Sweet, Fruity, and Refreshing Dessert That’s Perfect for Any Gathering
This Blueberry Pineapple Jello Salad with Creamy Vanilla Frosting is a luscious, nostalgic dessert that combines the fruity flavors of...


Lemon Meringue Cheesecake – A Creamy, Tangy, and Elegant Dessert with a Fluffy Meringue Topping
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake is a stunning dessert that combines the richness of creamy cheesecake with the bright, citrusy flavor of lemon...


Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Glaze – A Soft, Fruity, and Irresistible Breakfast Treat
These blueberry sweet rolls with lemon glaze are the perfect combination of fluffy dough, sweet blueberry filling, and a tangy citrus...


Easy Berry Cheesecake Fluff – A Light, Creamy, and Irresistible No-Bake Dessert
This easy berry cheesecake fluff is a luscious, creamy, and fruit-filled dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With fluffy whipped...


Fluffernutter Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies – A Gooey Marshmallow Center Wrapped in Buttery Peanut Butter Cookie Goodness That Melts in Your Mouth
These Fluffernutter Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate mashup of soft peanut butter cookies and nostalgic fluffernutter...


No Bake Maple Pecan Cookies – Rich, Chewy, and Sweet with the Perfect Nutty Crunch and a Deep Maple Flavor
No Bake Maple Pecan Cookies bring bold maple flavor and a chewy, nutty bite with zero time in the oven. These cookies are made with...


Apricot Raspberry Cheesecake Fudge – Creamy, Fruity, and Sweet with Swirls of Preserves in a Velvety White Chocolate and Cream Cheese Base That Melts in Your Mouth
This Apricot Raspberry Cheesecake Fudge is the perfect no-bake treat that combines the creaminess of cheesecake with the indulgent...


Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gooey, Buttery, Bakery-Style Cookies with Golden Edges and Melted Chocolate, Ready in a Flash
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything you want from a fresh-baked cookie—crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and packed...


Strawberry Rhubarb Pie – A Sweet and Tangy Homemade Dessert with a Buttery Crust and Vibrant Fruit Filling That Tastes Like Spring in Every Bite
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is the kind of dessert that screams homemade comfort. With its perfectly balanced filling—bright strawberries and...


Rhubarb Cookies – Soft Brown Sugar Cookies with a Tart, Juicy Burst of Fresh Rhubarb in Every Bite
These Rhubarb Cookies bring a bright pop of springtime to your dessert plate. Soft, chewy, and rich with brown sugar and cinnamon, each...


Easy Bisquick Coffee Cake – A Buttery, Cinnamon-Streusel Breakfast Favorite That Comes Together Fast and Satisfies Every Craving
This easy Bisquick coffee cake is the kind of warm, crumbly, cinnamon-filled bake that makes mornings feel like a celebration. With a...
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