Cakes, Cookies, And Pies For Those Can’t-Decide Days

Can’t-Decide Days are real when it comes to desserts. Sometimes you just want cake, cookies, and pie all at once. These recipes are perfect for when you can't pick just one and want a little of everything sweet.

Banana Cake Roll

A slice of banana roll cake on a white plate. — Banana Cake Roll. Photo credit. One Hot Oven.

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This easy Banana Cake Roll combines a light sponge cake with a rich cream cheese filling, making it a breeze to roll up. Pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger add a delightful crunch and flavor. It’s a unique twist on a classic banana dessert.
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Sweet Cherry Hand Pies

A baking sheet with pies on it. — Sweet Cherry Hand Pies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sweet Cherry Hand Pies are the ultimate grab-and-go dessert, with flaky pastry and a sweet cherry filling. No need for forks or plates—just enjoy the fruity goodness in every bite.
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Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Filling thumbprint cookies with apricot jam. — Pecan Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These little bite-sized jammy Pecan Thumbprint Cookies have a delicious buttery brown sugar flavor that everyone loves and a tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
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Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes

Close-up of a partially eaten chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting. A glass of milk and other cupcakes are visible in the background. — Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These rich Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes are strikingly dark and incredibly delicious. They're simple yet impressive with only seven ingredients, including a boxed cake mix and black cocoa. Perfect for when you want a show-stopping treat without much effort.
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Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies

A stack of snickerdoodle cookies tied with string sits next to a glass of milk on a wooden surface. One cookie with a bite taken out rests in front of the stack. — Maple Snickerdoodles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Maple Snickerdoodles are a tasty cookie often tied to the holiday season, but they're perfect for enjoying all year round. The cinnamon swirls and maple flavor make them a classic for any occasion.
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Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake

A apricot cherry cake is sitting on a plate. — Apricot Cherry Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Stone fruits make this Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake irresistible. A tender yellow cake forms the base, topped with caramelized cherries and apricots for a mouthwatering flavor combination. It's an easy and flavorful dessert for any occasion.
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Chocolate Beer Cake

A chocolate bundt cake on a plate with a slice taken out. — Chocolate Stout Beer Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolate and beer make a surprisingly delicious pair in this rich Chocolate Beer Cake. The malty stout enhances the deep chocolate flavor, creating a unique and tasty dessert. Finished with a creamy ganache glaze, it’s a cake that will excite your taste buds.
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Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

A group of cookies and chocolate chips. — Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Calling all cookie monsters! In minutes, you can be satisfying your craving with a batch of 12 warm, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. This Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe offers instant gratification for a quick and delightful indulgence. The aroma of these chewy cookies will fill your kitchen in no time!
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Chocolate Fudge Cake

A three layer chocolate cake with chocolate icing on a white plate. — Layered Chocolate Fudge Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This layered Chocolate Fudge Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. Baked in a sheet pan, it’s then sliced and stacked with rich chocolate fudge frosting between the layers. Each bite is full of fudgy, chocolatey goodness you won’t want to miss.
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Lemon Cake Pie

A slice of lemon pie with raspberry sauce on a plate. — Lemon Sponge Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Can’t choose between cake and pie? Now you don’t have to with this Lemon Cake Pie! It features a light cake layer atop a tangy lemon custard, delivering the best of both worlds. This dessert is a citrus lover’s dream come true.
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Cherry Pandowdy

This vintage Cherry Pandowdy recipe is a simpler alternative to pie, with sweet cherries on the bottom and a flaky pie crust on top. It's easy to make and full of fruity goodness. You’ll love how the flavors come together in this rustic dessert.
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Lemon Lime Cream Pie with Blackberries

A key lime cheesecake garnished with lime slices, orange slices, blackberries, and whipped cream sits on a white plate with a blue checkered cloth underneath. — Lemon Lime Cream Pie with Blackberries. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy the bright, refreshing flavors of this Lemon Lime Cream Pie with a graham cracker crust. Topped with juicy blackberries and whipped cream rosettes, it’s a dessert that bursts with citrus and berry goodness in every bite.
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Sugar Cream Pie

This Classic Sugar Cream Pie is rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible. A beloved Hoosier tradition, it’s a simple yet decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Banana Caramel Cake

A banana cake with icing and nuts on a plate. — Banana Caramel Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Easy Banana Caramel Cake is moist and flavorful. It begins with a boxed cake mix for convenience. The banana flavor shines, complemented by a rich caramel finish. It tastes like it came straight from a fancy bakery!
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Mint Sprinkle Cookies

A plate of green sugar-coated cookies with a cup of tea in the background. — Mint Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the festive delight of mint cookies adorned with vibrant green and white sprinkles, adding a pop of color and flavor to each delectable bite. These treats are a scrumptious combination of festivity and deliciousness.
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Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

Cookies with white icing are on a cooling rack, with some uniced cookies and a spoon applying icing. A bowl of white icing is shown in the bottom right. — Crumbl Oatmeal Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make a batch of these Oatmeal Copycat Crumbl Cookies that bake up soft and chewy with a sweet icing drizzled over the top that coats all the nooks and crannies.
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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Introducing Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, renowned for their rich and fudgy texture that will leave you craving more. With their unmistakable pop of vibrant red and the delectable powdered sugar crackle top, these cookies are a feast for the eyes.
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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

A collection of chocolate cookies with colorful sprinkles around their edges, neatly stacked and scattered on a white surface near a green bowl filled with similar cookies. A polka-dotted cloth is in the background. — Dark Chocolate Shortbreads. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to some seriously delicious Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies rolled in colorful sprinkles . These cookies are all about that rich, dark chocolate goodness that just melts in your mouth. Perfect for sharing with the family, bringing to Valentine's parties, or as sweet little gifts for your favorite people. Enjoy the love in every bite!
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Butterscotch Pie

A slice of meringue-topped pie on a white plate, served next to a green cup containing a beverage. — Butterscotch Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This classic Butterscotch Pie is a creamy, indulgent dessert with a meringue topping that makes it extra special. The rich butterscotch flavor paired with the fluffy meringue creates a perfect balance. It’s a must-try for any lover of vintage desserts.
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Blood Orange Cake with Polenta and Rosemary

A glazed loaf cake with slices of fruit and sprigs of rosemary, placed on a wooden board with a gray napkin to the side. — Blood Orange Polenta Cake. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Blood orange cake with polenta and rosemary is a beautiful pound cake with a bewitching pink color. This cake is a perfect choice for special occasions or a casual dessert.
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Peanut Butter Cheesecake

A sliced cheesecake topped with caramelized nuts is served with cream on a dark plate, with a portion missing and one slice on a separate plate with a black fork. — Peanut Butter Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb

Extra creamy, light, and fluffy, this crustless, easy Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cheesecake, made in an Instant Pot with 4 ingredients, takes less than half an hour to make. Our peanut butter dessert will surprise everyone with its deliciousness.
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Lattice Top Apple Pie

A freshly baked apple pie with golden brown lattice crust, sitting on a light wooden table with a grey cloth. — Old-Fashioned Lattice Top Apple Pie. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table

This Lattice Top Apple Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for a cozy night in. The combination of sweet apples and warm spices make this pie a comforting and delicious treat.
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