Our Most Popular Dessert Recipes of All Time
Updated: Jul. 09, 2024
You've seen some of our best dessert recipes, but you haven't seen them all just yet. Check out our most popular desserts of all time, based on reviews from readers—like you!
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Sandy’s Chocolate Cake
Years ago, I drove 4-1/2 hours to a cake contest, holding my entry on my lap the whole way. But it paid off. One bite and you’ll see why this velvety beauty was named the best chocolate cake recipe. It won first prize! —Sandra Johnson, Tioga, Pennsylvania
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Zucchini Cupcakes
I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy caramel frosting. They're such a scrumptious dessert, you actually forget you're eating your vegetables, too! —Virginia Lapierre, Greensboro Bend, Vermont
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Amish Sugar Cookies
The Amish seem to be master bakers, and they did not skimp on Amish sugar cookies.
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Apple Pie
Baking apple pie from scratch is a fall baking tradition we treasure. Perfect your technique with our apple pie recipe, full of all the tips and tricks you’ll need.
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Chocolate Chip Blondies
These chocolate chip blondies are a comforting treat that's ready in just 30 minutes. Meet your new go-to potluck dessert!
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Moist Chocolate Cake
This moist chocolate cake recipe with coffee reminds me of my grandmother because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! —Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania
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Whipped Shortbread Cookies
These whipped shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. Mostly I make them for the holidays, but I'll also prepare them year-round for wedding showers and afternoon teas. —Jane Ficiur, Bow Island, AlbertaAlso check out these 17 air-fryer desserts you’ll want to make tonight.
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Apple Crisp
Every bite of this apple crisp has tart, tender apples and a cinnamon streusel topping. It smells like heaven when it's baking too!
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Rhubarb Custard Bars
A decadent fruit dessert with a luscious custard filling and tangy cream cheese topping, these rhubarb bars are about to become your new favorite.
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Big Soft Ginger Cookies
These ginger cookies are soft, easy to make and loaded with the flavors of fall.
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Frosted Banana Bars
These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They're so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don't last long. —Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska
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Sour Cream Pound Cake
A classic sour cream pound cake should be your go-to choice for brunch, snacking, special occasions and more.
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Pumpkin Bars
Pumpkin bars with cream cheese icing are a delicious (and surprisingly easy) festive fall treat. Flavorful, moist and oh, so simple, you'll be making these on repeat!
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Dutch Apple Cake
My husband and I came to Canada from Holland over 40 years ago. This traditional Dutch recipe is a family favorite and has frequently gone along with me to potluck suppers and other get-togethers. —Elizabeth Peters, Martintown, Ontario
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Caramel Heavenlies
Before I cut these bars into triangles, I trim the edges so all the cookies look the same. My husband and daughter love this part because they get to eat the scraps. —Dawn Burns, Lake St. Louis, Missouri
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Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Creme
With only five ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time, creamy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow creme is one of the easiest treats. It makes a great food gift, too!
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
What's a potluck without strawberry pretzel salad? This summer side dish (or should we say dessert?) is definitely a recipe to keep in your back pocket.
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Chocolate Pudding
Bring your favorite childhood lunchbox treat to life with this rich and decadent homemade chocolate pudding recipe.
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Zucchini Cobbler
This cobbler is my surprise dessert! No one ever guesses that the secret ingredient is zucchini. Everyone says it tastes like apples. It's fantastic to make for a potluck supper or to serve to a crowd. —Joanne Fazio, Carbondale, Pennsylvania
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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Yes, you really can make amazing peanut butter cookies with just three ingredients; just follow this three-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe to find out how.
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German Chocolate Cake
German chocolate cake is a towering chocolate-coconut-pecan cake, perfect for your next baking affair.
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First-Place Coconut Macaroons
These coconut macaroon cookies earned me a first-place ribbon at the county fair. They remain my husband's favorites—whenever I make them to give away, he always asks me where his batch is! I especially like the fact that this recipe makes a small enough batch for the two of us to nibble on. —Penny Ann Habeck, Shawano, Wisconsin
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
It is hard to resist cookies, let alone pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with oats and cinnamon. No surprise here — they are the perfect fall treat, especially right out of the oven.
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White Texas Sheet Cake
This classic white Texas sheet cake is delicious, and surprisingly quick and easy to make. You won't even need to wait for the cake to cool completely before icing it!
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Grandma's Rice Pudding
My sisters and I always loved the recipe for rice pudding our grandma made. After she passed away, I took it upon myself to try and find the secret to her rice pudding. It took quite a bit of experimentation, but I finally got it right! And I'm glad to share this easy recipe here. —Margaret DeChant, Newberry, Michigan
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Lemon Supreme Pie
A friend and I often visit a local restaurant for pie and coffee. When they stopped carrying our favorite lemon supreme pie, I got busy in the kitchen and created this version, which we think tastes even better! The combination of the cream cheese and tart lemon is wonderful. —Jana Beckman, Wamego, Kansas
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Classic Chocolate Cake
If you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a perfect place to start. It appeared on a can of Hershey's cocoa way back in 1943. I tried it, my boys liked it, and I've been making it ever since. —Betty Follas, Morgan Hill, California
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Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet potato pie is a southern classic dessert that is popular both at the holiday table and any time you want a slice of sweet, lightly spiced pie. Here’s how to make it.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake
If you love to nibble the cookie dough while you’re baking, this cookie dough cheesecake is for you. It’s studded with (eggless) cookie dough in every slice!If you’re a lover of indulgent, creamy cheesecakes then you need to put burnt Basque cheesecake at the top of your baking bucket list.
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Strawberry Shortcake
Our strawberry shortcake is a classic recipe that can be ready by lunchtime. Use those farmers market strawberries for something special.Up Next: Discover the highest-rated, most-popular desserts that came out on top this year.
Originally Published: February 07, 2020
