Desserts & Sweets recipes

Cakes, cookies, bars, pies and no-bake sweets for birthdays, holidays and ordinary afternoons. Baked classics include apple crisp, banana bread, pumpkin roll, snickerdoodle bars and coconut cream pie, while chocolate lasagna, peanut butter Butterfinger balls and vegan Oreo truffles need no oven at all. Brownies and blondies, from mocha cocoa swirl to pecan pie brownies, suit anyone who wants a pan dessert that feeds a crowd.

Choose by effort: truffles and fruit dip come together in about 20 minutes, mini cheesecakes and cobblers take under an hour, and layered cakes like German chocolate or tiramisu are better made ahead. You will also find frosting and icing guides, such as royal icing for sugar cookies, plus festive picks for Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Mixed Ambrosia Salad with Fruit Cocktail

Mixed Ambrosia Salad

4.58 (24 Ratings)

Includes a servings and fruit mix table. This Mixed Ambrosia Salad with Creamy Fruit Goodness is for anyone who loves a nostalgic, creamy side dish.

Guilt-Free German Apple Sheet Cake

German Apple Sheet Cake

5.00 (1 Rating)

A rustic treat with golden streusel, this German Apple Sheet Cake is a crowd-pleaser. Check the quick recipe specs for details and start baking today.

Old Fashioned German Sour Cream Cake

German Sour Cream Cake

5.00 (1 Rating)

Our quick recipe specs detail a 15-minute prep. This German Sour Cream Cake is a comforting, buttery treat for families who love old-fashioned baking.

Old Fashioned German Sour Cream Twists: Rustic Treats

Sour Cream Twists

5.00 (1 Rating)

Home bakers will love these Sour Cream Twists. This rustic treat includes an ingredients and swaps guide for a crisp, golden finish every time.

Traditional German Honey Cookies: Rustic and Chewy

German Honey Cookies

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Want to bake authentic German Honey Cookies? These treats have chewy centers and crisp edges; see our guide to the right ingredients for the best result.

Caramelized Grilled Peach Dessert

Grilled Peach Dessert

This Grilled Peach Dessert uses grilled peaches with brown sugar for a smoky finish. A summer grilled peach dessert with a budget swap table. Ready in 13 min.

Easy Grilled Peaches in 15 Minutes

Easy Grilled Peaches

Make Easy Grilled Peaches for a fast treat. This Easy Grilled Peaches Dessert is great on a gas grill. Check our budget swap table for tips. Ready in 15 min!