“There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love chocolate, and communists.”
— Leslie Moak Murray
I’ve always had a sweet tooth, though the kind of dessert recipes that appeal to me aren’t usually the super rich, sickly sweet ones. Here are a ton of my favorite cakes, pies, puddings, tarts, and sooooo much more. These dessert recipes will make you a hero!
Fresh Apricot Cherry Coffee Cake (a.k.a. Buckle)
Easy Summer-y “Strawberry Shortcake” Cake
Orange Cinnamon Pistachio Morning Buns (+ How to Laminate Dough)
Rosemary & Roasted Apricot Olive Oil Cake
Peanut Butter & Jelly Baked Oatmeal (GF, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)
The Absolute Best, Easiest Classic Shortbread (Plain or Flavored)
Traditional Finnish Cinnamon Buns (Korvapuusti)
Buckeye Brownies a.k.a. Layered Peanut Butter Brownies (+ a GF Option)
10-Minute Super Easy Lime Curd
Healthy 5-Ingredient Banana Brownies (GF, Grain-Free, No Sugar, Vegan)
Easy Cranberry Snack Cake (a.k.a. My Platonic Ideal for a Cake)
The Lazy Person’s Kouign Amann
Creamy 5-Minute Peanut Butter Pudding (dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan)
Healthy Banana Almond Butter Donuts with Chocolate Glaze (gluten-free, dairy-free, no refined sugar)
Cranberry-Apricot Brioche Babka with White Chocolate
The Most Epic Single-Serving Molten Chocolate Lava Cake (gluten-free)
Indulgent-Feeling Dark Chocolate Banana “Nice Cream” (GF, dairy-free, sugar-free)
Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
The Best Homemade Key Lime Pie
10-Minute Stovetop Orange Curd
Peanut Butter Balsamic Caramel Sauce
Amazing Intensely Dark Chocolate Sable Cookies
The Best Easy Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes (naturally GF)
Levain Bakery Copycat Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Best, Creamiest Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)
Sticky Date Cake with Toffee Sauce
Healthy Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding
Simple & Amazing Chocolate Brioche Babka
Citrus Poppyseed Babka with White Chocolate
Lemon-Cherry Almond Tart with Rosemary Shortbread Crust
Caramelized White Chocolate & Coffee Tarts
Pear Fritters with Maple-Honey Glaze
How To Make Caramelized White Chocolate (“Blonde Chocolate”)
Sweet Corn Cake with Tart Lemon Glaze
Best-Ever Banana Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting
Sweet & Gooey Lemon Cardamom Buns
Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Ganache & Peanut Butter Frosting
Tahini Pistachio Biscotti with Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt
Mini Pavlovas with Grapefruit Curd & Berries
Most Amazing Peanut Butter Frosting Ever
13+ Delicious Desserts For Any Summer Party
Paul Hollywood’s Chocolate Cherry Bread
Traditional Sticky Toffee Pudding (Cake)
How to Make an Easy & Cute Onesie Cake
Bittersweet & Indulgent Dark Chocolate Waffles
How To Make An Easy Pouring Dark Chocolate Ganache For Cakes
“Elvis” Banana, Salted Honey, & Peanut Butter Cream Puffs
Orange Ricotta-Mascarpone Tart with Rosemary Crust
Subtle & Delicious Salted Honey Custard
10-Minute Stovetop Blood Orange Curd
Classic Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fresh Grapefruit Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
10-Minute Stovetop Pink Grapefruit Curd
Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake With Peanut Butter Glaze
The Most Amazing, Moist Lemon-Orange Pound Cake
Dark Chocolate & Whiskey “Irish Coffee” Cake
Apple Butter Cinnamon-Sugar Babka
Raspberry Skyr Cake with White and Dark Chocolate
Bing Cherry Pie with Streusel Topping
Pear-Apple Pie with Streusel Topping
15+ Amazing Holiday Dessert Recipes
Pear Hazelnut Cake with Rosemary Honey Glaze
Almond Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
Coffee Cardamom Cake with Bulletproof Frosting
Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Skillet Banana Bread
Heavenly Dark Chocolate Orange Babka
Almond Pavlova with Balsamic Berries & Whipped Cream (gluten-free)
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Almond Apricot Mascarpone Tart
Not-Too-Sweet Flourless Chocolate Cake (gluten-free)
Norwegian Skillingsboller (Cinnamon Buns)
Addictive Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Tahini Bark
Swedish Vanilla Cardamom Bread
Whole Wheat Cranberry Pistachio Orange Shortbread (egg-free)
Lemon Elderflower Cake with Strawberry Jam
Bourbon Cherry Crisp with Brown Butter Streusel
Orange Cinnamon-Sugar Twist Bread
Orange, Apricot, & Pistachio Biscotti
Cinnamon-Walnut Stuffed Challah
Spiced Chocolate Tahini Swirl Bread
Brown Butter Cinnamon Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Tahini Brownies (gluten-free, but adaptable)
Dark Chocolate Stout Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Banana Bread with Espresso Glaze
Meyer Lemon Syrup Cake with Jam Swirls
Chocolate-Almond Tartine with Jam Swirls (gluten-free)
Yogurt & Honey Olive Oil Cake with Fresh Lemon & Thyme
A Healthier Take on Moist Strawberry Shortcake for a Big Group
Chocolate, Cinnamon, & Almond Loaf Cake (gluten-free)
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Banana Bread
Lemon Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting
Banana Cake with Caramel Frosting
Rosemary Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Cake (or Bread)
Maple Puddings (Pudding Chomeur)
Espresso Chocolate Coffee Cake
Salted Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Dark Chocolate Puppy Chow with Sea Salt
Lemon Raspberry Swirl Cake with Raspberry Frosting
Almond Cake with Roasted Fruit Compote (gluten-free)
Fresh Peach Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Maple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten-free)
Giant Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Skillet Cookie
Pioneer Woman’s Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Frosting
Oatmeal Cinnamon Cookies (dairy free)
Apple Pie German Pancake Bowls
Gluten-Free Chocolate Quinoa Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Smitten Kitchen’s Chocolate Stout Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Smitten Kitchen’s Whole Lemon Tart
Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream
Roasted Apricot & Honey Ice Cream
Moist Strawberry Shortcake (for big groups)
Peanut Butter & Honey Ice Cream with Sea Salt
Super Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Pound Cake with Coffee, Chocolate, & Hazelnuts
Honey Roasted Peaches with Ricotta Cream
Plum Pound Cake with Almond Crumble
Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
The Runner-Up: Black Bean Brownies with Honey
Soft, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
November Cakes a.k.a. Delicious Gooey Orange Rolls
Caramel Pear Pie with Oat Crumble
Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Smitten Kitchen’s Purple Plum Torte
Gluten-Free Chocolate Financiers
Apple Cinnamon Chip Coffee Cake
Healthy Deep-Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Super Healthy Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Oat Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcake
No-Bake Cookies a.k.a. Haystacks
Healthy Cardamom-Almond Peach Crisp
Healthy Lemon Cornstarch Pudding
Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fresh Apple Cake with Honey Glaze
Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt
White Chocolate Lemon Lava Cakes
Giovanna’s Family Secret Tiramisu
Homemade Ladyfingers (for Tiramisu & Trifle)
Smitten Kitchen’s Bittersweet Chocolate & Pear Cake
Aunt Kristy’s No-Fail Whole Wheat Pie Crust
Pioneer Woman’s Pots de Creme (Chocolate & Orange)
Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Peach Jam Filling
Healthy Peach Crisp (with Bonus Blueberries)
Peach Cupcakes with Peach Cream Cheese Frosting
Taste of Home’s Fresh Berry Shortcake
Best Soft Molasses Cookies Ever
Orange Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing
Hi, Jessica. I am also from Wichita and know your parents. I remember you when you were a little bitty thing. 🙂 Arlene Henderson (I think that’s who) posted one of your recipes on Facebook, which brought me to your blog. You have a great collection of recipes!
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for the note! Glad you’re enjoying the recipes 🙂