Cakes vs. pies, let’s do this. Whether you’re Team Cake or Team Pie, these desserts show up ready to win. Every recipe has its own thing going on, so picking a favorite won’t be easy. Try a few and let your taste buds call the winner. We have chocolaty recipes, nutty ones and of course lots of fruit-filled desserts.
Chocolate Cream Pie
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This decadent Chocolate Cream Pie is a rich, comforting treat. The velvety-smooth chocolate filling paired with a buttery, flaky crust will surely hit the sweet spot, and chocolate lovers will want a second slice.
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Red Velvet Cake
Bake a traditional red velvet cake with butter roux frosting for a celebration cake. This classic cake recipe never goes out of style. With its hint of cocoa, slight tang, and signature velvety texture, red velvet has a unique flavor that stands out from the rest.
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Lemon Cake Pie
Can’t decide between cake and pie? Now you don’t have to! This Lemon Cake Pie is a two-in-one treat with a light, fluffy cake layer floating on tangy lemon custard. It’s a citrus lover’s dream come true.
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Banana Caramel Cake
What would life be like without a great cake? Hard to imagine, isn’t it? Today’s cake recipe for Easy Banana Caramel Cake is tender and flavorful, and it all starts with a boxed cake mix that tastes like it came from a high-end bakeshop. It’s that good.
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Sweet Cherry Handpies
Sweet Cherry Hand Pies are delightful treats made of flaky pastry filled with fruity goodness. They can be enjoyed without a fork or even a plate. We love to wrap these pies up and pack them in lunchboxes, too.
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Cherry Apricot Upside Down Cake
Stone fruits make the best cakes and this Apricot Cherry Upside Down cake uses two favorite fruits in one cake. This easy-to-make dessert has a tender yellow cake topped with caramelized cherries and apricots for a tasty slice of cake goodness.
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Bourbon Pecan Pie
This delectable treat takes pecan pie to the next level. A warm, spicy bourbon infusion enhances the sweet and salty flavor, making this Bourbon Pecan Pie a guaranteed favorite for your holiday fare.
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Chocolate Beer Cake
Did you know chocolate and beer pair well together, especially when you combine them both in this delicious Beer Cake? This rich, chocolaty cake with infused malty flavors from the stout beer will definitely excite your taste buds, oh and the creamy ganache glaze is silky and smooth.
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Peach Pandowdy
Sweet and juicy with a flaky crust, hello spiced Peach Pandowdy, you are so delicious. Bake this old-fashioned dessert full of fresh, ripe peaches topped with a buttery, flaky pie crust.
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Lemon Layer Cake with Blackberry Buttercream
This homemade lemon cake is light, fluffy and full of natural lemon flavor in every bite. Two moist layers are stacked and finished with a rich, silky-smooth blackberry buttercream, making it an easy-from-scratch dessert, perfect for any occasion.
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Apple Cranberry Galette
Indulge in the tastes of autumn with this charming dessert. A rich, flaky crust envelops fresh apple slices and tangy cranberries, resulting in a delicious free-form pie that doesn’t require a pie dish.
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Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in chocolate with this easy-to-make layered Chocolate Fudge Cake with chocolate frosting. Bake the cake in a sheet pan, then cut it into slices and stack the layers with decadent chocolate fudge icing between each. Finally, cut the cake into irresistible slices of cake goodness.
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Butterscotch Pie
This classic Butterscotch Meringue Pie is rich and creamy, with a meringue topping that takes it over the top. Make this vintage pie recipe the next time you want a truly decadent treat!
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Mandarin Orange Bundt Cake
Treat yourself to this Mandarin Orange Cake made with fresh or canned mandarins. It’s a simple cake that tastes like it came from a high-end bake shop. Add the sweet orange icing to finish the cake, and you’ll have a delicious slice of fruity cake deliciousness.
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Lemon Lime Cream Pie With Blackberries
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of this Lemon Lime Cream Pie, complemented by luscious blackberries bursting with sun-kissed, juicy sweetness in every delectable bite. Fill a graham cracker crust with smooth lemon-lime cream, top with whipped cream rosettes, and garnish with a sweet blackberry, a treat bursting with citrusy goodness.
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Lemon Bundt Cake
For all the lemon lovers, this Lemon Bundt Cake recipe is for you. Easily made from scratch and baked golden brown with juicy lemon pieces baked in the batter and a creamy lemon glaze drizzled down the sides, you will enjoy every lemony bite.
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Sugar Cream Pie
I’m thrilled to share this incredible Classic Sugar Cream Pie recipe with you. It’s indulgent, creamy, and, I must admit, simply delightful. And best of all, it’s a true Hoosier classic.
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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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Mini Pecan Pies
These homemade Pecan Tassies are sweet little pecan pies but only in a smaller size. Don’t wait for the holidays to make these tarts; we love them all year. They freeze well, too.
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Cherry Dump Cake
If you are looking for a dessert that’s as delicious as it is simple, Cherry Dump Cake might be exactly what you are looking for. This recipe is the answer to a quick dessert that looks fancy but takes minimal time and effort to whip up.
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Cherry Pandowdy
Try this vintage recipe for Cherry Pandowdy for an easy-to-make dessert. This dessert is easier to make than a pie, featuring sweet cherries on the bottom and a single pie crust on top. Try it; I think you will love it.
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Peanut Butter Cup Cakes
Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Caramel Icing topped with Cracker Jack. Yes, this cupcake has everything in it and on top that will remind you of a box of Cracker Jack with peanuts, caramel, and popcorn.
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Easy Apple Pie
This Easy Apple Pie is a true throwback to Grandma’s kitchen, made with a mix of Granny Smith and Gala apples for the perfect sweet-tart filling inside a double crust. Classic apple pie never goes out of style, and this version keeps it simple with apples, cinnamon, and just the right spices. The golden, flaky crust bakes up with that unmistakable aroma, while the filling bubbles away into pure comfort. No extras, just the timeless joy of apples, sugar, and spice baked into one perfect pie.
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Raspberry Chiffon Cake
Make this showstopper classic Raspberry Chiffon Cake in no time. This recipe is surprisingly easy to make yet yields a beautiful cake with a soft pastel-pink hue. The light and airy texture melts in your mouth, while the burst of delicious raspberry flavor is sure to impress.
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