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Homemade From-Scratch Dessert Recipes

Roll up your sleeves and preheat the oven with our favorite from-scratch dessert recipes designed for the home baker. This collection features perfectly tested homemade cakes and baked treats that are always worth the extra love. For a classic favorite, try baking our incredibly moist Carrot Bundt Cake this weekend.

If you're craving something warm and fruity, explore our sweet selection of homemade pies and rustic cobblers. These traditional baked goods highlight delicious seasonal flavors to create the ultimate comfort food. You will absolutely love simmering up a fresh Stovetop Blueberry Grunt for your family.

Finally, no baker's kitchen is complete without a fresh batch of fudgy brownies or chewy dessert bars. These handheld sweets are perfect for sharing with friends or packing into lunchboxes throughout the week. Treat yourself to The Best Fudgy Peanut Butter Butterscotch Blondies for a rich and decadent snack!

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Classic Homemade Cakes

From moist bundt cakes to sweet breakfast bakes, these traditional homemade recipes guarantee a perfect slice of comfort for any occasion.

  • carrot bundt cake
    Incredibly Moist Carrot Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake
    The Best Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake (Vintage Recipe)
  • cararmel upside down cake
    Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
  • A slice of chocolate funny cake on a white plate served with a cup of hot coffee.
    The Best Pennsylvania Dutch Funny Cake Recipe

If you're looking for a faster option today, check out our Easy Desserts page for delicious cakes made with a trusty box mix.

Decadent Homemade Cheesecakes

From creamy fruit-topped slices to rich chocolate layers, these showstopping cheesecakes are the perfect centerpiece for any special celebration.

  • apple cheesecake slice
    Apple Cheesecake
  • Two layer pumpkin cheesecake
    Two Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
  • slice of chocolate raspberry cheesecake with suggested garnish
    Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake with Silky Glaze
  • mini lime cheesecakes
    Refreshing Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes

Classic Homemade Pie Recipes

Treat your family to our favorite homemade pie recipes, featuring perfectly flaky crusts and rich fillings that are always worth the time to bake from scratch.

  • pie on plate
    Blueberry Crumble Pie
  • easy french silk pie
    Easy French Silk Chocolate Pie (Made with Cool Whip!)
  • pie on plate
    Margarita Pie Recipe
  • dutch apple crumb pie on plate
    The Best Apple Pie Recipe With Crumb Topping

If you want to skip the oven entirely today, check out our Easy Desserts page for delicious no-bake pie recipes!

Homemade Fruit Cobblers and Crisps

Enjoy the nostalgic flavors of our homemade fruit cobblers and crisps, baked from scratch with warm spices and perfectly sweet seasonal fruit.

  • easy peach cobbler with canned peaches in serving bowl with ice cream
    Easy Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches
  • apple peanut crunch
    Apple Peanut Crunch
  • stove top blueberry grunt
    Stovetop Blueberry Grunt
  • baked apple crisp
    Baked Apple Crisp

If you're looking for our latest quick breads and muffins, be sure to visit our dedicated Breads and Muffins page for more easy recipes.

Homemade Brownies and Dessert Bars

Pack your lunchboxes with these decadent, homemade brownies and sweet dessert bars baked entirely from scratch using simple pantry staples.

  • homemade fudgy brownies
    Homemade Fudgy Brownies
  • peanut butter butterscotch blondies
    The Best Fudgy Peanut Butter Butterscotch Blondies
  • peanut butter chocolate chip bars
    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars
  • classic lemon squares
    Classic Lemon Squares

For more dessert bar and cookie recipes, click HERE.

More Homemade From-Scratch Desserts

  • raspberry lemon cheesecake bars cut into squares
    Sweet and Tart Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
  • strawberry pretzel delight
    Strawberry Pretzel Delight (Strawberry Pretzel Salad)
  • A sliced piece of Southern peaches and cream cake on a white plate, showing the moist pudding base, juicy peach layer, and creamy topping.
    Easy Peaches and Cream Cake (20-Minute Prep Southern Classic)
  • peach upside down cake on serving plate
    Easy Peach Upside-Down Cake with Fresh Summer Peaches
  • whipped cream in bowl
    Easy Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe (In Just 10 Minutes)
  • easy cornbread recipe in pan
    Easy Cornbread Recipe
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