75 Dessert Recipes For Any Occasion

No matter the occasion, whether it’s a party, potluck, or just a cozy night in, these dessert recipes are sure to hit the spot.

From Oreo poke cake and strawberry pretzel salad to chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, there’s something here for everyone. These are the kinds of desserts that disappear fast and always get compliments.

1. Oreo Poke Cake

This chocolate poke cake is filled with vanilla pudding and topped with plenty of Cool Whip and Oreo pieces. It has so many glowing reviews, so you know it’s worth making.

Get the Recipe: Oreo Poke Cake

2. Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes

These pineapple upside-down cupcakes are made entirely from scratch, and the individual, handheld servings are ideal for parties and potlucks. If you love pineapple upside-down cake, you will be obsessed with these.

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3. Mississippi Mud Pie

Oh, so decadent; this Mississippi mud pie starts with an Oreo crust and is filled with chocolate pudding and a brownie layer.

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4. Raspberry White Chocolate Cupcakes

These moist cupcakes are filled with homemade raspberry jam and will leave everyone wanting more. The white chocolate raspberry buttercream is so tasty!

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5. Golden Oreo Cheesecake Bars

These golden Oreo cheesecake bars are a must-make recipe. The white chocolate drizzle on top is divine.

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6. S’mores Poke Cake

This irresistible poke cake is filled with s’mores flavor in every bite. It’ll be wildly popular with everyone and is kid-friendly too. You can make this recipe beforehand, which takes only ten minutes to prep.

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7. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

This peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake is topped with decadent chocolate ganache and peanut butter cup pieces. This cheesecake is decadent, creamy, and oh-so yummy.

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8. Lemon Cream Cake

This pretty cake with whipped cream filling has a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting.

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9. Confetti Cake Cookies

You won’t believe how soft and chewy these copycat Crumbl cookies are. The vanilla cream cheese frosting will get a 10 out of 10 from everyone at your potluck.

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10. Cherry Cheesecake Dip

Way easier than baking a cheesecake, this recipe offers all of the flavors of cherry cheesecake in dip form. It’s perfect when you need a last-minute dish to bring since it’s ready in only five minutes.

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11. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes

These cupcakes have cookie crumbs mixed into the base, so it really tastes like a chocolate chip cookie in cupcake form. Both the cupcake and fluffy cream cheese frosting are made from scratch.

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12. Texas Sheet Cake Cookies

Texas sheet cake is so tasty, but you need to bring plates and forks to serve it; that’s why we love these cookies, which are the perfect grab-and-go treat. You get all the fudgy goodness of Texas sheet cake but in cookie form.

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13. Key Lime Poke Cake

This easy key lime poke cake wil have everyone wanting the recipe. The fresh homemade lime curd filling is lick the plate good.

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14. Brookie Bars

Brownies + chocolate chip cookies = brookies, and they’re easily the best dessert ever. They’re soft and chewy with the perfect combination of brown sugar cookie dough and chocolate brownies. We promise they will disappear in moments.

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15. Strawberry Pretzel Salad

This strawberry pretzel salad dessert will get glowing reviews from everyone. This classic recipe consists of a pretzel crust, cheesecake, and fresh strawberry Jello topping.

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16. Biscoff Cookie Butter Cake

This recipe includes cookie butter in the cake layers as well as the frosting, so you get plenty of that iconic spiced cookie flavor in every single delicious bite.

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17. Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes

These cupcakes are filled with fresh lemon curd and topped with dreamy lemon buttercream frosting.

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18. No-Bake Cookies & Cream Fudge

This cheap and easy dessert has just two ingredients and can even be made in the microwave. Ready in just six minutes, it’s perfect when you need a quick treat.

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19. Homemade Angel Food Cake

This homemade angel food cake recipe is our favorite. Whether you top it with fresh fruit or whipped cream, it’s always a winner.

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20. Churro Crumbl Cookies

Churro cookies are one of those Crumbl flavors that people go crazy for. Luckily, you can make it whenever you want. The cinnamon buttercream is so good that you might sneak a spoonful while frosting these cookies.

Get the Recipe: Copycat Crumbl Churro Cookies

21. Oreo Red Velvet Cupcakes

The Oreos bring these red velvet cupcakes to the next level. Crushed Oreo cookies are mixed into the cupcake batter and the frosting.

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22. 7-Layer Bars (Magic Cookie Bars)

Magic Cookie Bars are an oldie but a goodie. These decadent bars start with a buttery layer of graham cracker crust, then are topped with butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut.

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23. Chocolate Mint Lasagna

Made with a mint Oreo crust, mint cheesecake layer, and chocolate pudding, this lasagna dessert will disappear fast.

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24. Butter Pecan Cake

This might be the best butter pecan cake you’ll ever try. If you’re craving something sweet and buttery, try this recipe out!

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25. Blueberry Delight

This no-bake dessert has a homemade graham cracker crust layered with cream cheese filling and canned blueberry pie filling. It needs at least two hours to chill in the fridge, so it’s perfect for making ahead of time.

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26. Chocolate Poke Cake

This moist triple chocolate poke cake will be the star of any potluck. It’s super easy to make since it’s made with boxed cake mix and instant pudding.

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27. Strawberry Lemon Trifle

Layers of angel food cake, lemon mousse, and fresh strawberries come together in this light and tangy trifle. You can use store-bought angel food cake for a time-saving shortcut.

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28. Pistachio Cake

Perfectly fluffy, this pistachio cake is made with pudding, box cake mix, and other ingredients. Using a box cake mix is such a time-saving shortcut.

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29. Strawberry Cool Whip Pie (No-Bake)

Jenn from Princess Pinky Girl uses a premade plain graham cracker crust in this recipe but mentioned you could use a chocolate graham cracker crust instead. The chocolate and strawberry combo would be wonderful too.

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30. Chocolate Coconut Marshmallow Cake

This easy dessert starts with a boxed devil’s food cake mix and gets topped with a warm coconut-marshmallow sauce and thick chocolate frosting. It’s rich, indulgent, and perfect for parties.

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31. Vanilla Sheet Cake

With its thick layer of cream cheese frosting, this vanilla sheet cake will be hard for anyone to resist. The strawberries are an optional garnish, but they’re a nice touch!

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32. Fluffy S’mores Dip

This fluffy dip has the perfect mix of chocolate and marshmallow flavors. This s’mores dip will be a great addition to your celebration or when you’re craving a sweet treat.

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33. Churro Cheesecake

Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this cheesecake has a buttery crescent roll crust and a delicious cream cheese filling. It tastes just like a churro in cheesecake form.

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34. Ice Cream Cake

This easy ice cream cake is a Dairy Queen copycat recipe made with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, a cookie crunch layer, hot fudge, and whipped cream frosting.

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35. Peanut Butter Pie

Perfect to bring to a get-together, this pie is packed with peanut butter and chocolate goodness. This is the best peanut butter chocolate pie recipe you’ll ever have.

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36. Berry Poke Cake

This vanilla cake is filled with roasted mixed berries and topped with fresh lemon frosting. Everything in this recipe is made from scratch, from the cake to the mixed berry mixture and frosting.

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37. Banana Bundt Cake

Put your overripe bananas to good use by baking this bundt cake topped with a heavenly brown butter glaze.

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38. Chocolate Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

Sheet cakes are a classic option for family parties because they’re so easy to cut into squares and serve. This version incorporates peanut butter in both the cake and the icing, with salted peanuts on top to balance the sweetness.

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39. Homemade Funfetti Cake

You may be more familiar with funfetti from the boxed mixes, but you’ll be shocked to taste how much better it is made from scratch. The secret: adding rainbow sprinkles to your favorite white cake right before baking.

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40. Mocha Cupcakes

These rich cupcakes combine strong brewed coffee with cocoa powder for a deep mocha flavor. The coffee flavored frosting is so good!

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41. Banana Icebox Cake

This banana icebox cake has only five ingredients including creamy banana pudding, graham crackers, and Cool Whip.

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42. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

These rich chocolate cupcakes are filled with creamy peanut butter and topped with a silky frosting that tastes like a peanut butter cup. The surprise center makes them feel bakery-worthy without much extra effort.

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43. Red Velvet Brownies

Nothing is better than these rich red velvet brownies with a cream cheese swirl. You’ll want to make this recipe again and again.

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44. Chocolate Eclair Cake

This chilled cake layers graham crackers with instant vanilla pudding and whipped topping, then gets topped with chocolate frosting. It needs a full overnight chill to set perfectly.

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45. Toasted Coconut Fudgsicles

Made with three ingredients, these homemade fudgesicles are loaded with toasted coconut in every bite. Lots of yummy variations are included, like adding chocolate chips or peanut butter, yum!

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46. Cool Whip Turtle Pie

This decadent turtle pie recipe is filled with caramel and Cool Whip filling and has the best Oreo crust. The pecans give it the perfect crunch.

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47. Black Forest Dump Cake

Black forest cake is all about chocolate and cherries, which are a match made in heaven. This recipe is made with just a few ingredients like canned cherry pie filling and chocolate cake mix.

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48. Watergate Salad

This retro favorite blends pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, and whipped topping. It’s addictive and incredibly easy.

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49. Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Cookie Bars

This peanut butter and cream cheese based cookie bar is studded with M&M’s in each bite. This is the ultimate must-try cookie bar recipe.

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50. Classic Italian Panna Cotta

This elegant dessert is full of vanilla flavor and topped with a homemade berry sauce. It can easily be made ahead of time and chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.

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51. Chocolate Cream Cheese Pie

This no-bake pie has a chocolate cookie crust paired with a chocolate cream cheese filling and fluffy whipped cream topping. It is an easy pie to make that everyone will enjoy.

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52. Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

These bakery-style chocolate chip cookies stay soft for days thanks to a secret ingredient in the dough. Each bite is loaded with gooey chocolate and a hint of vanilla.

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53. Southern Peach Cobbler

If you have 15 minutes, you can easily prep this cobbler recipe made with canned peaches. It’ll be a hit at your cookout, potluck, or get-together.

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54. Turtle Brownies

Decadent and addicting, these turtle brownies are filled with chocolate chips, globs of caramel, and pecans. They taste just like turtle candy but in brownie form.

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55. Pineapple Angel Food Cake

This two-ingredient cake combines boxed angel food cake and crushed pineapple, resulting in a light and fluffy dessert. It takes only five minutes to prep, which is perfect if you’re looking for a sweet treat without much fuss.

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56. Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

At first glance, these look like regular old chocolate chip cookies until you bite into the Oreo. So clever and delicious.

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57. Hummingbird Cake

This vintage hummingbird cake recipe contains banana, pineapple, and pecans. It has a mouthwatering homemade cream cheese frosting that is so much better than canned.

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58. Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

These tasty strawberry cheesecake cookies are filled with a generous amount of white chocolate chips and will be your new favorite indulgence.

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59. Millionaire’s Cake

Millionaire’s cake is made with vanilla pudding, cream cheese, Cool Whip, and crushed pineapple. This recipe uses a yellow boxed cake mix, which will save you time.

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60. Coconut Macaroons

These coconut macaroons are ready in just over 30 minutes and are yummy plain or dipped in melted chocolate. They’re always the first to go at potlucks and parties.

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61. Lemon Bundt Cake

Not only does this bundt cake taste better than store-bought, but you’ll also save so much money making it at home.

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62. Tres Leches Cake

This ultra-moist cake is soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated, sweetened condensed, and whole milk. A simple whipped topping keeps it light, and a sprinkle of cinnamon brings warmth.

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63. Cannoli Dip

One of the most popular dessert dips is cannoli dip. It has that creamy, sweet cannoli flavor and is loaded with chocolate chip goodness. It only needs five ingredients to make this tasty treat.

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64. Banana Pudding

Banana pudding may be an old-fashioned dessert, but it’s still incredibly popular. This version starts with homemade vanilla pudding, which is layered with Nilla Wafers and slices of fresh banana.

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65. Mini Brownie Bites

These super simple fudgy brownie bites are the perfect one-bite sweet treat to wrap up any gathering. The recipe makes 24 mouthwatering brownie bites, which is perfect for feeding a lot of people.

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66. Blueberry and Lemon Pound Cake

The pound cake is deliciously moist with the most incredible lemon flavor thanks to a special secret ingredient. It’s the perfect dessert to serve at brunch, a baby shower, or any special gathering.

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67. Dulce de Leche Mousse

Four ingredients are all it takes to make this ultra-smooth and creamy Dulce de Leche mousse. Serve this up for a sweet treat any day of the week, or bring it to a party.

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68. Cherry Pie

This sweet cherry pie has a homemade golden, buttery crust, but you can use store-bought if you’re short on time. The cherry filling gets some extra flavor from almond and vanilla extract.

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69. Hershey’s Chocolate Cupcakes

These Hershey’s cupcakes are made from scratch and are every chocolate lover’s dream come true. The chocolate frosting is incredibly decadent and creamy.

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70. Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars

These bars start with a Nilla wafer crust, followed by a layer of banana cheesecake, and are topped with a dollop of whipped cream. They’re a fun twist on classic Southern banana pudding.

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71. Cheesecake Brownies

These homemade brownies from scratch have a cheesecake swirl and plenty of chocolate chips. Elevate your brownies to a whole new level.

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72. Lemon Meringue Pie

This version of lemon meringue pie uses cornstarch to keep the filling firm and sliceable. The fluffy meringue topping is baked to golden perfection.

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73. Grapefruit Bundt Cake

This bundt cake uses fresh grapefruit juice in both the batter and glaze, giving it a fresh citrus flavor that’s not too sweet.

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74. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These soft, thick bars combine oats and chocolate chips for a mouthwatering dessert. Unlike baking cookies, no scooping or chilling dough is required, saving you so much time.

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75. Strawberry Earthquake Cake

This strawberry cake has cream cheese and white chocolate baked right into the batter. Top it off with some fresh strawberries and white chocolate curls, yum!

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