10 Sweet Treats That Deserve a Comeback in Your Kitchen

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Some desserts just need a little resurrection—and that’s exactly what we’re doing here! Forget the same old recipes you see everywhere, because we’re bringing back the unsung heroes like Chocolate Lava Cakes, Banana Mug Cake with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting, and Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Puffs. These aren’t vintage desserts, but they sure deserve to be, so let’s give them the love they’ve been missing. Ready to treat your taste buds to a Quick and Easy Raspberry Fool or even indulge in a Bourbon Pumpkin Milkshake that’ll give your fall a kick? It’s time for a little dessert rebirth, and we’re kicking it off with the Apple and Cherry Strudel that’s all the cozy vibes wrapped up in flaky goodness. Trust us, you’ll want to click—and you’ll definitely want to bake!

How to Make Chocolate Lava Cakes

A warm chocolate lava cake oozes molten chocolate, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate sauce. It's served on a white plate with fresh raspberries and a spoon on the side.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes are the perfect dessert for when you need to wow without the work. With only 6 ingredients and 25 minutes to spare, you’ll be diving into rich, gooey chocolate goodness in no time!
Get the Recipe: How to Make Chocolate Lava Cakes

Banana Mug Cake with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

A glass filled with creamy banana pudding, topped with sliced bananas and sprinkled with crunchy nuts. A soft-focus banana is visible in the background. The pudding is presented on a white surface.
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

Banana Mug Cake with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting is your new go-to single serving indulgence that combines the best of banana bread, vanilla cake, and frosting—all in one easy mug. It’s a dessert made just for you (and maybe a friend, but probably not).
Get the Recipe: Banana Mug Cake with Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

Quick and Easy Raspberry Fool

A glass bowl filled with creamy dessert swirled with raspberry puree, topped with fresh raspberries. A spoon is placed beside the bowl on a light surface. Another similar dessert is slightly blurred in the background.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Raspberry Fool is the dessert equivalent of a quick wardrobe change—simple yet elegant. Swirl fresh raspberries and cream together for a sophisticated treat that looks fancy but takes no time at all!
Get the Recipe: Quick and Easy Raspberry Fool

Apple and Cherry Strudel

Close-up of sliced pastry squares with a golden, flaky crust on a wooden board. The pastries are topped with sugar and almond flakes, revealing a fruit and nut filling inside.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Who says homemade pie has to be hard work? Apple and Cherry Strudel starts with a freezer shortcut, giving you all the cozy, fruit-filled goodness of a pie without the hassle. It’s a total win-win!
Get the Recipe: Apple and Cherry Strudel

Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Puffs

Five cream puffs are topped with powdered sugar, filled with whipped cream, and a layer of red jam. They are arranged on a white plate, with a couple more puffs on a cooling rack in the background.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

These Strawberry Jam Cream Puffs are a showstopper—light and airy puffs filled with no-bake cheesecake goodness and topped with sweet strawberry jam. You’ll be surprised how effortlessly these beauties come together!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Puffs

Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispie Treats

Top view of homemade chocolate-topped rice crispy treats sprinkled with sea salt, arranged around a small wooden bowl filled with coarse salt. The treats are square-shaped and placed on a light-colored surface.
Photo credit: Foodie Crush

Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats take the classic snack to new heights with creamy peanut butter, a rich dark chocolate layer, and a dash of flaky salt—making this dessert dangerously irresistible!
Get the Recipe: Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispie Treats

Muffin In A Mug

Close-up of a blueberry mug cake with a spoon in the center. The cake is topped with fresh blueberries and dusted with sugar, revealing a soft, moist texture. Served in a white ceramic mug.
Photo credit: The Big Man’s World

Craving a quick and indulgent treat? Muffin In A Mug bakes in just one minute, delivering a super moist, fluffy single-serving dessert that’s ready whenever you are!
Get the Recipe: Muffin In A Mug

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

A strawberry shortcake cheesecake with a slice on a white plate with fork in the slice ready to serve
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

Looking for the ultimate summer dessert mashup? Strawberry Cheesecake Shortcake combines the best of both worlds—fluffy shortcake and creamy no-bake vanilla cheesecake, topped with fresh strawberries, making it the treat you’ll crave all season long!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Bourbon Pumpkin Milkshakes

Overflowing glass of Boozy Pumpkin Milkshake topped with coconut whip
Photo credit: Minimalist Baker

Craving something that’s both cozy and a little bit naughty? Bourbon Pumpkin Milkshakes are your answer—rich, spiced pumpkin goodness with a boozy twist that makes every sip feel like autumn in a glass.
Get the Recipe: Bourbon Pumpkin Milkshakes

Banana Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

A close-up of two slices of moist banana cake with creamy frosting, layered with walnuts, on a light blue plate. A fork rests beside the cake.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Looking to wow your guests with a homemade dessert? Banana Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect showstopper—sweet, rich, and sure to have everyone asking for the recipe!
Get the Recipe: Banana Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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