17 Desserts That Are Sweet, Simple, and Slightly Addictive

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Looking for desserts that will make you the hero of your kitchen (and possibly the neighborhood)? Get ready for a slice of heaven with Hummingbird Cake, a little indulgence with Blackberry Peach Crisp with Brown Sugar-Oat Topping, and the always popular Fresh Blueberry Peach Pie. If you’re feeling bold, try Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Pizza for a fun twist, or keep things classic with Pecan Pie Recipe. From the refreshing Mango Mousse to the sweet delight of Pig Pickin’ Cake, there’s something here for every craving—click through for the ultimate dessert lineup!

Hummingbird Cake

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A spoonful of bourbon glaze dripping back into a hot pan.
Image Credit: Ally Roomberg for Baking A Moment

Hummingbird Cake is a Southern classic that brings together the best of sweet pineapple, ripe bananas, a hint of cinnamon, and a satisfying crunch from nuts, all crowned with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s everything you want in a dessert—sweet, rich, and totally unforgettable!

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Blackberry Peach Crisp with Brown Sugar-Oat Topping

A bowl of fruit crumble topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, featuring a mix of baked fruits and an oat crumble, with a spoon partially dipped into the crumble. Texture of ice cream and crumble visible.
Photo Credit: Little Black Skillet.

Blackberry Peach Crisp with Brown Sugar-Oat Topping is the perfect way to enjoy the season’s best fruits! Sweet, tangy, and perfectly complemented by a crunchy topping, it’s a dessert that will have you reaching for seconds—and thirds!

Get the Recipe: Blackberry Peach Crisp with Brown Sugar-Oat Topping

Mango Mousse

A spoonful of mango mouse in a glass.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Mango Mousse is a dreamy, silky-smooth treat made with just 4 ingredients—because who needs complexity when dessert tastes this good? Light, sweet, and eggless, it’s the kind of easy indulgence that’ll make everyone ask for the recipe!

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Fresh Blueberry Peach Pie

A fruit tart with sliced peaches and blueberries sits on a lace tablecloth.
Photo Credit: Pandemonium Noshery.

Fresh Blueberry Peach Pie is the ultimate summer mash-up, with sweet peaches and juicy blueberries dancing together in perfect harmony. It’s like a flavor explosion in every bite—ideal for picnics, barbecues, or any time you want a taste of sunshine!
Get the Recipe: Fresh Blueberry Peach Pie

Tangerine Drizzle Cake

A citrus pound cake with glaze.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen

Tangerine Drizzle Cake is a slice of sunshine in every bite! With a super moist cake bursting with tangerine flavor and a glaze that takes it to the next level, it’s an easy, sweet treat that’s impossible to resist.

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Pecan Pie Recipe

A big breakfast plate of home fries, with sausages and eggs.
Image Credit: Ally Roomberg for Baking A Moment

Pecan Pie is a Southern classic that never goes out of style. With its perfectly crunchy pecans, gooey brown sugar filling, and a flaky crust—plus no corn syrup in sight—this pie is the sweet finale every meal deserves!

GET THE RECIPE: Pecan Pie

Blueberry Buttermilk Cake Loaf

3 slices of blueberry cake on a white plate.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Blueberry Buttermilk Cake Loaf is like a cozy hug in dessert form. Packed with juicy blueberries and a hint of vanilla, this moist, rich loaf will make your taste buds swoon—plus, it’s super easy to whip up, so you can enjoy it even faster!

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Southern Vegan Banana Pudding (Gluten-Free)

Whipped cream topped with banana slices and crumbled toppings.
Photo Credit: Strength and Sunshine.

Southern Vegan Banana Pudding (Gluten-Free) is the dessert that proves you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for dietary needs. With creamy layers of dairy-free goodness and crunchy gluten-free vanilla wafers, this treat will have everyone at the potluck asking for seconds—no one will even miss the dairy!
Get the Recipe: Southern Vegan Banana Pudding (Gluten-Free)

Irish Tea Cake

A slice of cake on a plate.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Irish Tea Cake is the perfect dessert for any time of the year—this buttery, light, and fluffy vanilla sponge cake will make you feel like you’re sipping tea in a cozy Irish cottage. With a dusting of icing sugar, it’s the kind of simple, comforting cake that never goes out of style!

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Pig Pickin’ Cake

A cake topped with creamy frosting, orange slices, and a cherry.
Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah.

Pig Pickin’ Cake is a Southern delight with layers of moist yellow cake, crushed pineapple, and a fluffy whipped topping. The pineapple adds a light, tropical twist, making this cake a fun and fresh treat for any occasion!
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Coffee and Walnut Cake

A coffee and walnut cake on a plate.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

This Coffee and Walnut Cake is rich and decadent, with a silky coffee icing and a moist, crunchy coffee sponge. It’s a perfect choice for those who love the comforting flavors of coffee and nuts combined in a delightful dessert.

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Easy Peach Crescent Roll Dumpling Recipe

A plate with a peach dessert, featuring a pastry topped with whipped cream. Sliced fresh peaches are arranged alongside. A whole peach and a floral-patterned napkin are visible in the background.
Photo Credit: Not Entirely Average.

This Peach Crescent Roll Dumpling is the kind of dessert you’ll want to make again and again. Sweet, juicy peaches tucked inside buttery crescent rolls and baked to golden perfection—easy, indulgent, and completely irresistible!
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Chocolate Cherry Pie

Top-down view of a pie with dark and light crust strips on a white surface, accompanied by forks, a pie server, a red book, and a bowl of cherries.
Photo Credit: Live to Sweet.

Indulge in a slice of Chocolate Cherry Pie, where rich, velvety chocolate meets the perfect pop of tart cherries. This decadent pie is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion—summer gathering or not!

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Cara Cara Orange Cake

A round cake with white icing garnished with orange slices.
Image Credit: Jacqueline Piper for PiperCooks

This Cara Cara Orange Cake is a breeze to whip up, featuring a creamy tang from cream cheese and the sweet, citrusy punch of fresh Cara Cara oranges. Perfect for when you want something light, refreshing, and effortlessly delicious!

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a red plate, piled with Butter Pecan Cookies
Butter Pecan Cookies. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average

These Butter Pecan Cookies are pure perfection — melt-in-your-mouth, buttery goodness with just the right amount of crunchy pecans. Whether you’re sharing them as gifts or hoarding them all for yourself, they’ll be the star of the show!

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Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Pizza (Quick & Easy!)

A strawberry pizza with fresh strawberry slices, mint leaves, and a golden-brown crust.
Photo Credit: Addicted to Dates.

This Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Pizza is the ultimate sweet twist on a classic favorite! With fresh strawberries, rich chocolate, and a crust that’s just the right amount of crunchy, it’s a dessert pizza that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance. Quick, easy, and totally unforgettable—this one’s a must for any sweet tooth!
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Lemon Icebox Pie

A close-up of a lemon pie with a crumbly crust, topped with whipped cream, a lemon slice, and a mint sprig.
Lemon Icebox Pie. Photo credit: Chenée Today.

This Lemon Icebox Pie is the ultimate cool and tangy treat for when you need a little pick-me-up. With a creamy lemon filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and topped with a fluffy meringue, it’s the kind of dessert that’ll make you wonder why you didn’t make it sooner! Perfect for any occasion (or just because).
Get the Recipe: Lemon Icebox Pie

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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