What’s Your Go-To, Cake or Pie?

When you're in need of a go-to dessert, cake and pie are always the answer. These sweet treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're celebrating or just treating yourself. Simple or fancy, they’re the kind of desserts that bring smiles to the table and are sure to impress.

Peanut Butter Cup Cakes

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These Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Caramel Icing and Cracker Jack topping are full of flavor. Loaded with peanuts, caramel, and popcorn, they bring a fun twist to a classic treat.
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Cherry Hand Pies

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

Sweet Cherry Hand Pies are the perfect handheld treat. These flaky, fruity bites don't need utensils, making them the ideal grab-and-go dessert!
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon

A slice of apple cake on a white plate, with a fork taking a piece. Thinly sliced apples are arranged on top of the cake. An apple and a cinnamon stick are in the background. — Apple Cinnamon Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Cinnamon Apple Cake is such a cozy dessert! It’s got fresh apple slices on top and is baked in a skillet, which gives it a fun vibe. It's super easy to make and tastes amazing, so it’s definitely a go-to pick when you are craving a slice of cake.
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Bourbon Pecan Pie

A pecan pie with a slice removed, placed on a white plate. The pie is on a marble surface with a blue cloth nearby. — Bourbon Pecan Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bourbon Pecan Pie brings the party to your taste buds. The warm, spicy bourbon kicks the sweet and salty flavors up a notch. Guests may want pie first when they see this beauty!
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Red Velvet Cake

Bake this classic Red Velvet Cake with butter roux frosting for a standout celebration treat. Its layers and rich flavor make it perfect for any occasion.
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Lemon Lime Cream Pie

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. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Lemon Lime Cream Pie is a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. With smooth cream in a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and juicy blackberries, it’s sure to get rave reviews!
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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.

This easy Banana Cake Roll has a cream cheese filling baked right into the sponge, making it simple to roll. Pecans, dried cranberries, and candied ginger give it a great finishing touch. It’s a perfect choice for any occasion.
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Lemon Cake Pie

Lemon Cake Pie is the dessert superhero, rocking cake and pie powers. Light, fluffy cake floats on tangy lemon custard. It's a citrus lover's dream come true!
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Raspberry Chiffon Cake

A pink cake with raspberries and icing on top. — Raspberry Chiffon Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

The Raspberry Chiffon Cake is an easy yet impressive dessert. With its soft pink hue and airy texture, it's a beautiful cake that bursts with raspberry flavor, making it a perfect pick.
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Butterscotch Pie

A pie is sitting on a plate with whipped cream. — Butterscotch Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Butterscotch Meringue Pie is a blast from the past that's rich, creamy, and topped with fluffy meringue. It's so decadent, you might need a moment alone with your slice!
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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.

The Chocolate Beer Cake combines rich chocolate with malty stout beer for a standout cake. Topped with a silky ganache glaze, it is sure to impress and makes a fantastic dessert.
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Cherry Pandowdy

Cherry Pandowdy is the easygoing version of cherry pie. It’s simple to make and just as delicious, with sweet cherries on the bottom and a crispy crust on top—what’s not to love?
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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.

The Banana Caramel Cake is a winner with its tender texture and rich flavor. It starts with a boxed cake mix that tastes bakery fresh and is perfect for any cake lover looking for a crowd-pleaser.
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Easy Apple Pie

Apple pie with a lattice crust on a marble surface, one slice on a — Easy Apple Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This is truly the best apple pie, and I’ve been baking it for years. It’s got a homemade double crust and just the right warming spices—everything you want in a classic apple pie.
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Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream

A slice of strawberry cake with pink frosting and fresh strawberries on a plate, next to a full cake in a baking dish. — Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven

This Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Buttercream uses real strawberries in both the batter and frosting for fresh, vibrant flavor. Moist and easy to make, it's perfect for any occasion.
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Sugar Cream Pie

Get ready for a slice of Hoosier heaven with this Classic Sugar Cream Pie. It's rich, it's creamy, it's totally indulgent. One bite, and you'll be hooked!
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Apple Cranberry Galette

A pie with apples and cranberries on a wooden board. — Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This rustic beauty is always a favorite potluck dessert! A buttery crust hugs fresh apple slices and tart cranberries. No pie dish needed – it's free-form and fabulous!
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Pie Crust Tarts

A group of pastries on a cooling rack. — Jam Pie Crust Tarts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pie Crust Cookies are the ultimate easy treat. Leftover pie dough + your fave jam = crispy, golden-brown bites of heaven. They're so simple, it's almost cheating!
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