Slice, Serve, Savor: 22 Desserts Perfect for Cutting

Cutting into a homemade dessert is even more satisfying when it’s simple to prepare and share. These treats are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without requiring a lot of effort. Whether you’re getting ready for a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these recipes are perfect for serving a crowd or keeping things straightforward. Just one pan, one bake—easy and delicious!

Lemon Cake Pie

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

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This mouthwatering Lemon Cake Pie offers a twist on traditional lemon pie. With the light texture of cake and the tangy zestiness of lemon custard in a buttery crust, it’s a perfect two-in-one treat.
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Banana Cake Roll

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

Try this easy Banana Roll Cake recipe for a delectable mouthwatering dessert. The cream cheese filling is baked right into the sponge cake, making it easy to roll up. Pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger add extra flavor. Slice and serve for a treat that’s hard to resist.
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Slice And Bake Lemon Shortbreads

Lemon cookies on a wire rack. — Slice And Bake Lemon Shortbreads. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Easy Lemon Shortbread Cookie recipe is definitely for the lemon lover and cookie lover. Zested lemons flavors these buttery slice and bake cookies and a pretty yellow sanding sugar adds a delightful crunch.
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Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

A plate of brownies on a white plate. — Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are ready in just 30 minutes. They combine a boxed brownie mix with peanut butter cups for a quick dessert. Perfect for busy weeknights, they are easy to serve and offer instant gratification and a mouthwatering dessert.
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Red Velvet Bundt Cake

The Red Velvet Bundt Cake has a rich flavor and a soft, tender crumb, finished with a cream cheese frosting. This festive dessert is a showstopper. Slice it up to add a touch of elegance to any celebration and enjoy a crowd-pleasing treat.
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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.

Slice and serve this easy Banana Caramel Cake that starts with a boxed mix but tastes bakery-fresh. It’s tender, flavorful, and perfect for a quick, impressive dessert.
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Chocolate Raspberry Tart

A slice of cream tart topped with whipped cream and raspberries sits on a white plate, with additional tart and raspberries in the background. — Chocolate Raspberry Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This elegant Chocolate Raspberry Tart is a three-layered dessert with a chocolate shortbread crust, vanilla pastry cream, and raspberries. It’s perfect for a fancy dessert. For a dessert that looks as good as it tastes, cut into slices and serve for a fruity and creamy treat.
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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 shine in this Apricot Cherry Upside Down Cake. The tender yellow cake is topped with caramelized cherries and apricots, creating a mouthwatering dessert with all the fruity flavors.
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Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Rice krispy treats on a white plate. — Strawberry Rice Krispy Treats. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

With just four ingredients, Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are fruity, gooey, and perfectly pink. These no-bake treats are perfect for snacks and parties. Slice and serve for a fun, easy dessert.
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Mountain Dew Bundt Cake

Bundt cakes are so easy to make and this Mountain Dew Bundt Cake has a delicious lemon flavor with creamy icing drizzling down the sides. Lemon lovers bake this for your next dessert.
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Cherry Pandowdy

For an easy dessert, try this vintage Cherry Pandowdy. It’s simpler to make than pie with sweet cherries on the bottom and a single pie crust on top. Either slice or scoop and serve for a nostalgic mouthwatering dessert.
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Browned Butter Blondies

Butter pecan blondies bars with icing and pecans on a cutting board. — Butter Pecan Blondies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake a pan of rich Browned Butter Blondies with Pecans for a decadent dessert. These bars are soft buttery, filled with toasted pecans and a spicy cinnamon glaze. Slice and serve to enjoy this indulgent treat.
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Chocolate Mousse Tart

A chocolate mint pie topped with whipped cream, chocolate pieces, and green sprinkles on a white plate with a fork, alongside a whole pie on a serving dish in the background. — Chocolate Mint Tart-Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Slice into this Chocolate Mousse Tart to reveal two layers of deliciousness. It’s truly a chocolate lover’s dream. A rich chocolate crust filled with creamy mousse and topped with peppermint whipped cream makes it a standout.
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Close-up of frosted sugar cookie bars with red, white, and blue sprinkles, stacked on parchment paper. — Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Celebrate with these soft, chewy Sugar Cookie Bars for a colorful mouthwatering dessert. They feature a sweet, creamy frosting and are topped with the prettiest sprinkles for a mouthwatering treat.
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Lemon Bundt Cake

A slice of lemon cake with frosting on a white plate, accompanied by three whole strawberries. A green leaf is partially visible in the background. — Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Made from scratch, the Lemon Bundt Cake bakes up golden brown, with juicy lemon pieces in the batter and a creamy lemon glaze. It’s perfect for a fresh, tangy dessert that’s easy to slice and serve for a citrusy delight and a mouthwatering dessert.
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Vanilla Skillet Cake

Slice of yellow cake dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate, with another slice and the cake pan in the background. — Vanilla Cinnamon Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

The Easy Vanilla Cake in a Skillet is made with simple ingredients and baked to a crispy golden-brown crust with a tender inside. Perfect for an easy dessert. Simply slice and serve to enjoy this comforting mouthwatering dessert.
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Chocolate Ganache Tart

A slice of chocolate pie with whipped cream and sprinkles. — Chocolate Ganache Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

The rich Chocolate Ganache Tart is an elegant dessert featuring thick, silky ganache atop a buttery tart shell. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a mouthwatering dessert. One bite reveals the decadent flavors in this simple-to-make tart.
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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.

Impress your guest with a big slice of this Chocolate Beer Cake. The rich, chocolaty cake infused with malty stout flavors and topped with a creamy ganache glaze makes for an exciting dessert.
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Peach Raspberry Bars

A plate of fruit bars on a white plate. — Peach Raspberry Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy a slice or two of Peach Raspberry Crumble Bars for a buttery, fruity delight. The combination of peaches and raspberries makes for a mouthwatering tasty dessert.
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Blackberry Crumble Pie

Blackberry crumble pie features a homemade blackberry pie filling, a buttery pie crust on the bottom, and a spiced crumb topping on top. Rich, delicious, and perfect for the holidays.
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Berry Bars

These berry bars have a thick layer of blueberries mixed with berry jam nestled between a crumble-like crust and topping! They can be made with all-purpose, gluten-free or whole wheat flour. This recipe also includes a dairy-free and vegan option.
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Sheet Pan Easy Berry Cake

Pieces of sheet cake on top of each other. — Sheet Pan Easy Berry Cake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Sheet Pan Easy Berry Cake, made with fresh berries, is a summer delight that is quick and simple to make. You can use berries such as blueberry or strawberry to fill up this one cake layer, and it is excellent also as a morning cake with whipped cream and a cup of your favorite coffee.
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