Best Dessert Recipes - GOODEness Gracious (2024)

My friend Liz has launched her brand new site with a winner. This Pumpkin Pie Trifle has layers of Angel Food Cake layered with Pumpkin Pudding and Whipped Cream and is topped withPumpkin Spice Oreos (yum!).

My friend Kay has shared this AH-MAZING Apple Dumplings Cobbler. I can almost taste it through my screen, how about you?!

Our Pumpkin Skillet Cobbler has quickly become both a family and reader favorite. This cobbler layers pumpkin pie filling with the most amazing layer of spongy cobbler goodness!

My friend Mary has these incredible pumpkin pie (with cream cheese!!) filled tortilla rolls that are a quick and super easy alternative to pie.

Crock Pot Praline Apple Crispfrom Recipes That Crock

Our praline apple crisp takes a traditional apple crisp up a notch with toffee and pecans!

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Preacher Cake from South Your Mouth

My pal Mandy has whipped up a decadent Preacher Cake that is a lot like Humming Bird Cake– one of my favorites! I can’t wait to try and shhh!! we won’t tell your preacher if you don’t wanna share 😉

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Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Pie Dip from The Magical Slow Cooker

I just love this idea from my fellow slow cooker-er 😉 Sarah. Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Cookies– yum!!

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Cake from Recipes that Crock

Aunt Lou RAVES about this Pumpkin Apple Cinnamon Cake that you bake up to perfection in your crock pot!

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Caramel Apple Pound Cake from Served Up With Love

My friend Melissa has created the most amazing apple pound cake and drizzled it with some killer caramel sauce! It looks holiday perfect to me!

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Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake from The Country Cook

My blog bud Brandie always has the BEST dessert recipes! I am sure this Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake is to die for!

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Pumpkin Crunch from Beyer Beware

Long time readers will recognize my pal Leah’s blog. The queen of brines is sharing her sweeter side today with her Pumpkin Crunch that rumor has that people have asked to take the pan home before!

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Sweet Potato Creme Brulee from Southern Plate

My friend Christy will knock your socks off with her Sweet Potato Creme Brulee!

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Streusel- Topped Sweet Potato Pie from Stephie Cooks

Stephie has your sweet potato pie covered this year… covered in her ah-mazing streusel topping!

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Caramel Apple Layer Cake from Stephie Cooks

Speaking of Stephie… we couldn’t just choose one when she she showed me this Caramel Apple Layer Cake… you can’t make me choose. Nope.

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Pumpkin Pecan Parfaits from Everyday Mom Meals

Speaking of choosing. Can you not choose between pumpkin and pecan? My pal Krista has shared these fun layered Pumpkin Pecan Parfaits!

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1-2-3-4 Cake with Coconut Sour Cream Filling from Syrup and Biscuits

My friend Jackie finishes out the holiday section with this beautiful cake with coconut sour cream filling. Oh. My. Word.

Decadent Chocolate Desserts

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Crock Pot Chocolate Lava Cake from Recipes that Crock

Our Chocolate Lava Cake will make all your chocolate lovers uber-happy!

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Chocolate Banana Poke Cakefrom Big Bear’s Wife

I adore poke cakes and my friend Angie has whipped up a must try chocolate banana version that is sure to be a hit in this house!

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Decadent Whoopie Pie Cakefrom Sweet Little Bluebird

Mary shared this impressive Whoopie Pie Cake. Look at those layers… and that chocolate drizzle from heaven!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse from GOODEness Gracious

We just love this super simple but oh-so-good layered dessert. It is perfect for a weeknight treat or a holiday table!

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Cappuccino Cake from Southern Plate

My friend Christy describes this as incredibly moist Dark Chocolate Cake iced with a Whipped Cappuccino Buttercream. Um, yes please!


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Chocolate Walnut Brownie Cake fromGOODEness Gracious

My mom’s Chocolate Walnut Brownie Cake is one of my all time favorite chocolate desserts.

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Oreo Delight from Southern Bite

My friend Stacey has gone and done it… he has turned one of my favorite recipes of all time into a fantastic oreo dessert. I’m pretty sure I could eat the whole pan!


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Red Velvet Brownies from Aunt Lou

Aunt Lou has the Red Velvet fans covered with her cream cheese topped red velvet brownies… oh yes she did!

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Snickers Cake from Plain Chicken

My friend Stephanie has taken everyone’s favorite candy bar and turned it into an ah-mazing cake! My dad always loved Snickers when I was a kid. We are so going to have to make this for one of our upcoming holidays!

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Chocolate Delight from GOODEness Gracious

No BEST Dessert Recipes list would be complete without the dessert I always go to first each holiday. There is just something about the classic Chocolate Delight.

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German Chocolate Cheesecake Cake from Mommy’s Kitchen

My friend Tina has this cake. It is SOOO good. It has an incredible layer of cheesecake baked between layers of chocolate cake and frosted with a homemade coconut pecan frosting.

Flavorful Fruit Favorites

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Crock Pot Peachy Dump Cake from Recipes that Crock

Our Peachy Dump Cake is a huge reader favorite and so easy to throw together!

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Crescent Cherry Cheese Cobblerfrom The Country Cook

Brandie’s desserts are legendary at my house and this Crescent Cherry Cheese Cobbler is at the top of my must-try next list.
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Punch Bowl Cakefrom Cooking with K

My sister-in-law makes something very similar to Kay’s Punch Bowl Cake and everyone loves it. Layers of cake, pineapple, pudding, pie filling and whipped topping.

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Strawberry Cream Cake from Mommy’s Kitchen

Tina’s strawberry cream cake looks so good. I’m so glad we can get strawberries year round because this is happening soon at my house!

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Fresh Fruit Cobblerfrom A Southern Soul

My pal Donya shared this fantastic cobbler. It is very similar to the fruit cobblers we make at my house and everyone always says the same thing… DUDE, that is serious good!

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake from South Your Mouth

My pal Mandy has created heaven in a pan. You have to check out her Strawberry Cream Cheese Icebox Cake.

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Pink Lemonade Cake from Giving Up On Perfect

My friend Mary shared this fun Pink Lemonade Cake with me. I LOVE me some lemon desserts.

Cookies and Bars Galore!

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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies fromGOODEness Gracious

No list would be complete without THE cookies I am known for. I have been making these Easy Peanut Butter Cookies since I was a little girl.

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Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookiesfrom Funny Is Family

My friend Amy has perfected the Chocolate Chip Cookie. Now it does come with somewhat of a disclaimer: She apologizes for all the weight you are going to gain once you try these…

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Ultimate Chip Cookies from GOODEness Gracious

This. Is. My. Favorite. Cookie. Of. All. Time.

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S’mores Rice Krispy Treats from Giving Up On Perfect

Mary married two things that just belong together… s’mores and rice krispy treats! The kids will LOVE these.

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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie Bars from GOODEness Gracious

Craving cranberry flavors this fall? These White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie Bars are actually from my friend Christy’s cookbook and man they are good!

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S’mores Bars from Beyer Beware

Leah is known for these things. So good. So easy to make.

Whew… well if that list didn’t soothe your sweet tooth I don’t know what to tell ya! Hope you found a few ah-mazing recipes to try this holiday season!

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FAQs

Why is it called better than Robert Redford cake? ›

So somewhere along the line, someone created this recipe and they thought it was so delicious that they dubbed it as “Better Than Robert Redford.” I guess Robert Redford was kind of a big deal back in the day. I'd personally call it “Better Than George Clooney.” I'm sure everyone has their own version.

What's in a Robert Redford cake? ›

Ingredients
  1. 1 chocolate cake (baked in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan)
  2. 3/4 cup fudge topping, slightly warmed.
  3. 3/4 cup caramel topping, or butterscotch topping, slightly warmed.
  4. 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk.
  5. 6 chocolate-covered toffee bars, such as Heath bars, divided; or 1 1/3 cups toffee and chocolate chips.
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Can you give me a list of desserts? ›

  • Tiramisu recipe (with video)
  • Chocolate mousse in minutes recipe.
  • Angel food cake.
  • 'Not so fried' ice-cream.
  • Roasted strawberry crumble.
  • Apple and butterscotch pie.
  • Almond and date cake.
  • Apple cinnamon custard cake.

What is the world's most loved dessert? ›

  • Mar 31, 2023, 08:13 PM IST. 10 Most Popular Desserts in the World. ...
  • Apple Pie. This traditional American dessert is popular due to its flaky crust and sweet apple filling. ...
  • Tiramisu. ...
  • Baklava. ...
  • Crème Brûlée. ...
  • Panna Cotta. ...
  • Cheesecake. ...
  • Mochi.
Mar 31, 2023

What is the most eaten cake in the world? ›

The most popular cake flavour worldwide is chocolate, with nearly 400,000 monthly searches. Red Velvet takes second place with over 320,000 monthly searches globally, followed closely by Carrot Cake with over 300,000 searches.

What is Elvis Presley cake? ›

An Elvis Presley cake is a single-layer classic yellow cake that's topped with a pineapple glaze. Much like a poke cake, the syrup and juices of the pineapple will seep into the cake through fork holes, resulting in a decadent, ultra-moist cake.

What is the most favorite cake in the United States? ›

Top 10 Birthday Cakes In America
  • Red Velvet Cake. Let's kick things off with the all-time favorite – Red Velvet Cake. ...
  • Chocolate Fudge Cake. Calling all chocoholics! ...
  • Funfetti Cake. ...
  • Lemon Raspberry Cake. ...
  • Carrot Cake. ...
  • Tiramisu Cake. ...
  • Strawberry Shortcake. ...
  • Black Forest Cake.
Oct 2, 2023

What is a Tom Selleck cake? ›

Tom Selleck – Sometimes Better Than Sex Cake or Robert Redford is a Midwest dessert that is a shortbread crust, chocolate pudding layer, and cream top. I cannot tell you why this dessert is called Tom Selleck.

What is a hot dog cake? ›

These hot dog look-alikes are sure to bring the smiles at your next summer gathering. Homemade golden sponge cakes are filled with chocolate franks and garnished with yellow buttercream 'mustard'. Summer is in full swing and we're adjusting to new routines.

Why is it called Devil's cake? ›

Devil's Food Cake

There are a few theories as to how it got its name. One, it's the decadent counterpart to angel food cake. Two, it's sinfully delicious. Finally, devil's food cake came about during a time when food that was spicy, rich, or dark was described as deviled, like deviled ham and deviled eggs.

What desserts to avoid? ›

Specific desserts you'll likely want to avoid include cream-based treats, piecrusts, icings, and desserts with chocolate, alcohol, and mint, says Gillian Culbertson, RD, a registered dietitian with Cleveland Clinic's Center for Human Nutrition. “Think no cheesecake, chocolate cake, mint ice cream, and so on,” she says.

What is America's most famous dessert? ›

First trademarked in 1897, Jell-O began its rise in popularity with the introduction in 1904 of the prophetic slogan "America's Most Famous Dessert." Soon accompanying the slogan was the blonde Jell-O Girl, an icon of the product for almost half a century.

What is the best pudding in the world? ›

Meanwhile, take a look at Taste Atlas' list of World's 10 Best Puddings
  • Sholeh zard: Iran.
  • FÄñrÄñn s¼tlaç: Turkey.
  • Tembleque: Puerto Rico.
  • Khao niao mamuang: Thailand.
  • Kazandibi: Turkey.
  • Curau: Brazil.
  • Phirni: India.
  • Panna cotta: Piedmont, Italy.
Oct 25, 2023

What is the No 1 most delicious food in the world? ›

Rendang, Indonesia

Source Often called "the world's most delicious dish," Rendang is prepared by simmering beef with coconut milk with a mixture of the best of spices including turmeric, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, chillies, and galangal.

What is America's favorite dessert? ›

Ice cream is America's favorite dessert and is a key driver of the frozen food category.

What is the world's oldest dessert? ›

Ashure (Noah's Pudding) is thought to be the oldest dessert in the world, first made by Noah after his fabled landfall at Mt Ararat. It is a delightful mix of dried fruit, nuts, grains and beans (yes, beans!) made in Turkey and all over the Middle East. Give it a try - you'll be glad you did!

What is a zillionaire dessert? ›

And Zillionaire may be our finest work yet. The surprise of bronzed sugar. Followed by smooth, rich double chocolate ganache. Then sumptuous treacle cheesecake, floating on a buttery salted caramel,draped over a cocoa biscuit base. All those textures.

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