20 Irresistible Desserts to Bake Right Now

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Life’s short—eat dessert first, second, and maybe again after lunch. These desserts are here to impress, whether you’re craving a Chocolate Bourbon Chai Latte Cupcake with a side of drama, a slice of Orange Raspberry Pound Cake, or a retro bite of Farm Recipe Green Tomato and Raspberry Pie (yes, really). From Salted Caramel Blondies to Madeleines worthy of a tea party, this list is packed with everything sweet, gooey, creamy, and crunchy. So grab a fork, or don’t—we won’t judge if you go straight in!

Chocolate Bourbon Chai Latte Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting.

Chocolate Bourbon Chai Latte Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting | halfbakedharvest.com
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These Chocolate Bourbon Chai Latte Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting are the perfect dessert to spice up your Thanksgiving or Christmas table. The chai-infused cupcakes paired with a bourbon kick and nutty frosting will leave your kitchen smelling divine and everyone wanting more. These unique cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Bourbon Chai Latte Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting.

Best Blueberry Cake {EVER}

A blueberry cake with sugar glaze running down its sides.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen

This is the finest blueberry cake you’ll ever taste – a truly wonderful spring and summer dessert cake. The secret ingredient, cream cheese, creates a moist and rich texture that makes this cake unforgettable. You’ll find yourself longing for more long after it’s finished!

GET THE RECIPE: Blueberry Cake

Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Blueberry cheesecake bars stacked on top of each other.
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

These Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are the perfect dessert for spring! They feature a delicious oaty crumble crust and topping, with a creamy cheesecake filling that’s bursting with juicy, fresh blueberries.
Get the Recipe: Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Four Layer Chocolate Pie

A four-layer chocolate cream pie.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

Does your special someone deserve a rewarding slice of chocolate? Or perhaps you adore a truly outstanding chocolate treat? Then treat yourself with this Four Layer Chocolate Pie! It’s truly the ultimate in chocolate pies!

GET THE RECIPE: Chocolate Pie

Gâteau Basque (Basque Cake)

A slice of Gateau Basque filled with cherry jam on top of a Gateau Basque slice filled with pastry cream.
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

Gâteau Basque is a traditional Basque cake filled with either pastry cream or black cherry jam. This recipe features a sweet, golden crust with a beautiful crosshatch pattern. Perfect for a unique dessert!
Get the Recipe: Gâteau Basque (Basque Cake)

Pavlova

A pavlova dessert with fresh fruit and cream on the top.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen

End your meal with this impressive Pavlova dessert, overflowing with whipped cream and vibrant summer fruits. It’s the perfect treat for a warm summer day.

GET THE RECIPE: Pavlova

Miso Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars

Chocolate peanut butter bars on cutting board
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These Miso Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars are the perfect sweet and salty treat! They’re easy to make in just 15 minutes and are both gluten-free and vegetarian, making them a great option for everyone. The combination of peanut butter, miso, and chocolate is simply irresistible!
Get the Recipe: Miso Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Bars

Farm Recipe Green Tomato and Raspberry Pie

A slice of pie with raspberries.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

If you’re seeking something truly distinctive while staying true to deliciousness, you’ve come to the right place. Farm Recipe Green Tomato and Raspberry Pie blends intriguing ingredients that will surprise you with how well they work together once you try it.

GET THE RECIPE: Green Tomato and Raspberry Pie

Strawberry Peach Galette

strawberry peach galette
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

This strawberry peach galette combines the best flavors of summer! Fresh strawberries and peaches are baked in a flaky, golden brown all-butter pie crust. Top with coarse sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Peach Galette

Salted Caramel Blondies Bar

Shortbreads on parchment paper with caramel and chocolate garnish.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen

This recipe for Salted Caramel Blondies Bar is so decadent and irresistible you’ll find yourself preparing it time and again! This luscious brownie recipe is sure to inspire you to bake it repeatedly!

GET THE RECIPE: Salted Caramel Blondies

Glazed Coconut Lime Cookies

coconut lime cookies with lime glaze
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These Glazed Coconut Lime Cookies are soft, tangy, and perfect for a taste of summer. The lime glaze adds a burst of citrus to these easy-to-make, nut-free drop cookies. Whip up a batch for a refreshing treat that captures the flavors of the season!
Get the Recipe: Glazed Coconut Lime Cookies

Classic Tiramisu Recipe with Sweet Marsala Wine

A square of Tiramisu dessert on a plate.
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Tiramisu stands out as a top choice for make-ahead, no-bake desserts. A traditional Tiramisu recipe creates a renowned Italian dessert that blends the robust flavors of strong coffee with the sweetness of liquor to form its distinctive taste profile.

GET THE RECIPE: Tiramisu

tahini butterscotch cookie skillet topped with vanilla ice cream
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This gluten-free tahini butterscotch cookie skillet is packed with caramel notes thanks to brown butter! It’s the perfect treat to share with friends and family. Top with flaky sea salt to enhance the flavors in this delicious dessert.
Get the Recipe: Salted Tahini Butterscotch Cookie Skillet

Orange Raspberry Pound Cake

A pound cake on a platter with raspberries.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen

This Orange Raspberry Pound Cake recipe offers a tangy, sweet sensation that epitomizes sunshine. Ideal for any celebration. It’s excellent whether served with whipped cream, ice cream, or just by itself. Truly, it’s like summer served on a plate.

GET THE RECIPE: Pound Cake

Mint Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake

A round cake with a chocolate crust is topped with chocolate curls and mint leaves. It sits on a wooden cake stand, with a plate and knife positioned nearby.
Photo credit: Downshiftology

Looking for a show-stopping dessert that caters to dietary needs? This Mint Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake by Downshiftology is both gluten-free and dairy-free, offering a creamy and decadent experience. The recipe uses a blend of nuts, dates, and cashews to create a rich and satisfying treat.
Get the Recipe: Mint Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake

All American OREO Coconut Cream Pie

An OREO cookie pie with coconut cream and fresh berries.
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An OREO Pie truly captures the spirit of summer, especially when it features a refreshing coconut cream layer, making it an ideal choice for pool gatherings and backyard barbecues. This make-ahead dessert offers a cool, creamy treat that effortlessly complements sunny, leisure-filled days.

GET THE RECIPE: OREO Pie

Nutella Banana Bread

Nutella Banana Bread
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This Nutella banana bread is a chocolatey twist on a classic! The swirls of Nutella add a rich, nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the banana. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Get the Recipe: Nutella Banana Bread

Lemon Sponge Cake

A wedge of lemon cake with a layer of strawberries and cream.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen

This citrus-infused Lemon Sponge Cake recipe creates an exceptionally moist and tangy dessert, loaded with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. It’s a beautifully layered lemon cake enriched with fresh strawberries and cream. This British-style sponge cake is soft, moist, and truly irresistible.

GET THE RECIPE: Lemon Sponge Cake

Madeleines

madeleines on a white plate
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These homemade madeleines are light, airy, and have crisp edges with a delicious buttery lemon flavor. These French teacakes are surprisingly easy to make and are absolutely irresistible. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar for an extra touch of sweetness!
Get the Recipe: Madeleines

Baked Vanilla Donuts

Two donuts on a plate with glaze.
Image Credit: Erren Hart for Erren’s Kitchen

Create soft, fluffy cake donuts using this simple recipe. These Baked Vanilla Donuts are enhanced with a sweet glaze and adorned with colorful sprinkles!

GET THE RECIPE: Baked Donuts

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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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