13 Desserts That Would Win 1st in a Bake-off

These desserts are so tasty that if you entered them in a bake-off, they’d take home a prize! From Oreo cupcakes to delicious brookie cookies and white forest cake, if you need a dessert idea that’ll be a hit with everyone, these recipes won’t disappoint.

Each one is easy enough for home bakers to pull off, but tastes like something you’d get at a bakery. Let us know if you make one of these dessert recipes; we’d love to hear how they turned out.

1. Oreo Cupcakes

These cupcakes turn the classic cookies-and-cream combo into a bakery-worthy treat that’s surprisingly simple to pull off. The homemade frosting has Oreo crumbs in every bite, yum!

Get the Recipe: Oreo Cupcakes

2. Brookies Cookies

Why choose between brownies and cookies when you can have both in one bite? The half-and-half look makes these popular at potlucks and gatherings, and they stay soft even the next day.

Get the Recipe: Brookies Cookies

3. White Forest Cake

This puts a different spin on the traditional black forest by swapping in white chocolate and vanilla layers. The homemade cherry filling and white chocolate ganache frosting will impress everyone.

Get the Recipe: White Forest Cake

4. Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

A smooth chocolate ganache center takes these thumbprints beyond the usual jam-filled version. The peanut butter and chocolate combination always wins people over.

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

5. Lemon Cake Roll

This looks way more complicated than it actually is, which makes it perfect for impressing guests. The bright lemon flavor cuts through the sweetness for a refreshing finish.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Swiss Roll Cake

6. Toffee Blondies

If you’re a fan of Heath bars, these blondies capture that same buttery toffee crunch in bar form. Brown butter makes them even tastier than other blondies.

Get the Recipe: Toffee Blondies

7. Coconut Custard Pie

This old-fashioned pie tastes like something your grandmother would make, in the best possible way. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for coconut lovers who want something beyond the usual chocolate pies.

Get the Recipe: Coconut Custard Pie

8. Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffee Cake

The streusel shows up twice in this coffee cake, which means you get that cinnamon-sugar crunch in the middle and on top. It’s ideal for brunch or anytime you need something that pairs perfectly with coffee.

Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffee Cake

9. Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

These deliver serious chocolate intensity without being overly sweet or cakey. The thick, fudgy texture is perfect with a glass of milk.

Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

10. Mocha Swirled Bundt Cake

This tastes like your favorite coffee shop order turned into cake form. No one will be able to resist the salted caramel drizzle on top.

Get the Recipe: Mocha Swirled Bundt Cake

11. Lemon Bars

Tangy and sweet in all the right ways, these bars are what you make when you need a crowd pleasing dessert. This recipe is easy and cleanup is a breeze.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Squares

12. Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

This is the kind of reliable chocolate cake recipe you’ll make over and over for birthdays and any celebration. It’s incredibly moist and has that deep chocolate flavor everyone expects from a really good cake.

Get the Recipe: Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

13. Orange Cranberry Cake

This brings winter flavors together in a way that feels festive without being too holiday-specific. The orange buttercream reminds you of creamsicles while the tart cranberries keep things from getting too sweet.

Get the Recipe: Orange Cranberry Cake