Get 17 easy & irresistible dessert recipes to wow your family

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Looking for some great recipes to wow your family? We’ve got you covered with 17 easy and irresistible dessert ideas that are sure to be a hit at any gathering. From classic favorites to creative twists, these recipes are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without any fuss. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. So roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get ready to impress with these delectable treats!

Iced banana cake with pecans on top.
Banana Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon bundt cake on a white plate with strawberries.
Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Easily made from scratch, this Lemon Bundt Cake bakes up golden brown. Juicy lemon pieces are baked in the batter and a creamy lemon glaze is drizzled down the sides. It’s an easy dessert that will wow your family with its irresistible flavor.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Apple Cake with Cinnamon

An apple cake baked in a cast iron skillet, cut into slices.
Apple Cake with Cinnamon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This simple Apple Cinnamon Cake is a beloved comfort dessert adorned with fresh apple slices on top. Baked in a skillet, it’s a rustic cake and delicious cake, making it an easy dessert choice for any gathering.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Lemon Cake Pie

A slice of lemon pie with raspberries on top.
Lemon Cake Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Looking for an easy and fruity dessert with a twist on the old-fashioned lemon pie? Look no further than this delightful Lemon Cake Pie! It’s a perfect two-in-one treat, seamlessly blending the cake’s light, airy texture with the tangy zestiness of lemon custard filling all in a buttery pie crust. It’s so YUM!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cake Pie

Sugar Cookie Bars

Red, white and blue sugar cookies stacked on a white plate.
Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Celebrate with these soft, chewy Sugar Cookie Bars for a festive dessert. We added a sweet, creamy frosting to these bars and topped them with the prettiest sprinkles , ensuring an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars

Banana Cake Roll

A sliced banana cake roll on a white platter.
Banana Cake Roll. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this easy Banana Roll Cake recipe. It combines a baked cream cheese filling with the sponge cake, which makes it so easy to roll up. We added pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger for an extra delectable dessert cake that will wow your family with easy irresistible slice.
Get the Recipe: Banana Cake Roll

Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake

A sliced mandarin orange bundt cake on a white plate.
Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Refresh your palate with this citrusy Mandarin Orange Cake using canned or fresh mandarins. A citrusy dessert topped with a sweet orange drizzle icing, ensuring a slice of pure delight for a festive and flavorful experience that your family will love.
Get the Recipe: Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake With Canned Mandarins

Chocolate Fudge Cake

A three layer chocolate cake on a white platter.
Chocolate Fudge Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in chocolate with this easy-to-make layered Chocolate Fudge Cake with chocolate frosting. Bake this cake in a sheet pan, then cut into slices and stack into layers with a decadent chocolate fudge icing in between each layer. Finally, cut this cake into irresistible slices of cake goodness that will wow your family.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Cake

Banana Caramel Cake

Iced banana cake with pecans on top.
Banana Caramel Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Easy Banana Caramel Cake is tender and flavorful and it all starts with a boxed cake mix that tastes like it came from a high-end bakeshop, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Banana Caramel Cake

Bourbon Pecan Pie

Pecan pie on a plate with a slice taken out.
Bourbon Pecan Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This delectable dessert takes pecan pie to the next level. A warm, spicy bourbon infusion enhances the sweet and salty flavor, making this Bourbon Pecan Pie an irresistible dessert choice for your holiday fare, or anytime you crave a nutty dessert.
Get the Recipe: Bourbon Pecan Pie

Browned Butter Blondies

Pecan blondies on a brown cutting board.
Browned Butter Blondies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake a pan of these rich and delicious Browned Butter Blondies with Pecans for dessert. These bars bake up soft and buttery with delicious toasted pecans and a spicy cinnamon glaze that are just a bit decadent and so, so good, perfect for an irresistible dessert option.
Get the Recipe: Browned Butter Blondies

Butterscotch Pie

A butterscotch pie with meringue on a wire cooling rack.
Butterscotch Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This classic Butterscotch Meringue Pie is rich and creamy, with a meringue topping that takes it over the top. Make this vintage pie recipe the next time you want a truly decadent and totally irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Pie

Chocolate Mousse Tart

A slice of a chocolate tart with whipped cream on top on a white plate.
Chocolate Mousse Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Easy and elegant, this Chocolate Mousse Tart is a stunner! A rich chocolate crust is filled with creamy chocolate mousse and topped with refreshing peppermint whipped cream. Perfect for a chocolate lover, and it’s so easy to make, ensuring an irresistible dessert to make for your family.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mousse Tart

Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

Cherry and apricot upside down cake on a white plate.
Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Stone fruits make the best cakes, and this Apricot Cherry Upside Down cake uses two of my favorite fruits in one cake. This easy-to-make dessert has a tender yellow cake topped with caramelized cherries and apricots for a tasty slice of cake goodness that will wow your family.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

Cherry Pandowdy

Cherry pandowdy in a baking pan.
Cherry Pandowdy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this vintage recipe for Cherry Pandowdy for an easy-to-make dessert that will wow your family with its irresistible flavors with the flaky pie crust cut into squares.
Get the Recipe: Cherry Pandowdy

Chocolate Beer Cake

A slice of chocolate cake on a white plate.
Chocolate Beer Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Did you know chocolate and beer pair well together, especially when you combine them both in this delicious Beer Cake? This rich, chocolaty cake with infused malty flavors from the stout beer will definitely excite your taste buds, oh and the creamy ganache glaze is silky and smooth, making it an easy dessert choice.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Beer Cake

Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Chocolate covered ice cream bites on a piece of parchment paper.
Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These no-bake ice cream bites are ridiculously easy to make with just five ingredients! They’re perfect for satisfying sweet tooths with a fun pop-in-your-mouth treat. Layers of Oreo and your favorite ice cream are dipped in chocolate for a delicious and fancy-looking dessert that will wow your family.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A slice of a chocolate  ganache tart.
Chocolate Ganache Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This rich Chocolate Ganache Tart is an elegant and delicious dessert. Just imagine a thick silky ganache made from simple ingredients like cream, butter, and divinely rich chocolate sitting atop a flaky, buttery tart shell, perfect for an easy dessert option that will wow your family.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Tart

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