Forget the store-bought and dive into making these 13 great desserts right at home. Why settle for something off the shelf when you can whip up something perfect in your own kitchen? These recipes are simple, quick, and use ingredients you probably already have. They’re perfect for a sweet finish to your day without all the extra hassle. Plus, nothing beats the satisfaction of a homemade dessert. Ready to make your evenings a bit sweeter? Let’s get started.
![A three layer chocolate cake on a white platter.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Chocolate-torte-fdl-1024x664.jpg)
Mountain Dew Bundt Cake
![An overhead view of an iced Mountain Dew bundt cake on a yellow plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mountain-dew-cake-fdl-1024x664.jpg)
Bundt cakes are easy to make, so skip the store-bought and make this Mountain Dew Bundt Cake that starts with a box cake and a can of soda. Top with a delicious creamy icing that drips down the sides. If you love lemons, bake this for your next dessert.
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Chocolate-Covered Ice Cream Bites
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These creamy and crunchy Chocolate Covered Oreo Ice Cream Bites are the ultimate no-bake dessert, they look so fancy, but they are so easy to make with just five ingredients for a delicious frozen treat. Grab your favorite ice cream flavor and a pack of Oreos. Your family will thank you for these treats.
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Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting
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Hey there, fellow coconut lovers! I’ve got a scrumptious treat you can easily bake at home: coconut cupcakes with creamy coconut buttercream frosting. And guess what? This recipe couldn’t be easier! These cupcakes are perfectly moist and decadent, starting with a boxed cake mix, making them the ultimate dreamy coconut dessert.
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Homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn
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Hey there! How about making a big bowl of homemade caramel apple popcorn? Pop a batch of corn and then pour on an easy caramel and stir. It’s sweet, crispy and crunchy.
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Iced Oatmeal Cookies
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There is no need to buy cookies at the store when you can make a batch of Iced Oatmeal Cookies. The family will love these cookies, which bake up soft and chewy with a sweet icing drizzled over the top that gets in all the nooks and crannies. Homemade cookies, Yes! Store-bought cookies, No!
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Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts
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Homemade Cinnamon Bread Pull-Aparts takes a quick yeast dough recipe and turns it into layers of cinnamon pillows to pull apart each layer of sweet dough. This cinnamon bread is perfect for a morning treat or enjoy for dessert.
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Chocolate Torte Cake
![A three layer chocolate cake on a white platter.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Chocolate-torte-fdl-1024x664.jpg)
Every day should be a cake day. This chocolate layer cake looks super fancy, and you won’t find it in a store. It’s super easy to make. Bake the cake in a sheet pan then cut and stack with lots of chocolate buttercream between the layers.
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Peach Raspberry Bars
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Summer fruits are the best and these buttery Peach Raspberry Crumble Bars use two sweet and colorful fruits that combine to make an easy and delicious dessert bar. These bars to minutes to put together and bake.
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Pie Crust Tarts {With Jam}
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Made with your favorite jam and buttery pie dough, these Pie Crust Cookies offer a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. in bite-sized treats. Make your own pie dough or use store-bought pie die and spread with jam.Get the Recipe: Pie Crust Tarts
Cinnamon Roll Cresent Rolls
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These tender Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls bake up golden brown and buttery with a sweet cinnamon filling that starts with refrigerated crescent rolls for a quick breakfast treat. These are so quick to make, it would take longer to go to the store to buy cinnamon rolls than to make them.
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Peach Blackberry Ice Cream
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Homemade Peach Ice Cream is always a delicious dessert and you’ll never find this flavor combo in the store. This easy-to-make recipe is made in the no-churn ice cream method, and because we love berries we tossed in fresh blackberries for a perfect frozen creamy peachy dessert.
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Peach Pandowdy
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Sweet and juicy with a flaky crust, hello spiced Peach Pandowdy, you are so delicious. Bake this old-fashioned dessert full of fresh ripe peaches topped with a buttery, flaky pie crust.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon
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This simple Apple Cinnamon Cake is a beloved comfort dessert adorned with fresh apple slices on top. Baked in a skillet, it is easy to make, has a rustic charm and tastes delicious.
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