Welcome to our delightful world of desserts! Sometimes, you don’t need a special occasion to treat yourself or your loved ones to something sweet. That’s why we’ve curated a collection of 20 mouthwatering dessert recipes perfect for those ‘just because’ moments and more.
Forget fancy ingredients and complicated steps! We’ve got quick fixes, creamy classics, and treats that are perfect for sharing. Most use everyday ingredients you might already have in your pantry, so you can whip up something delicious without a trip to the store.
So ditch the guilt and preheat the oven! Let’s bake some happiness and celebrate those “just because” moments, big or small.
Mini Chocolate Cake with Mascarpone Cream
This Mini Chocolate Cake for Two with Mascarpone Cream makes a perfect little dessert for a date night or when you want to indulge in a fancy treat but no willing to spend hours in the kitchen. This cute dessert is easy to make and so incredibly delicious! Get the recipe.
Apple Sponge Cake
Super delicious and moist Apple Sponge Cake will become your new favorite apple dessert. It’s so easy to make, topped with a sweet and crispy almond layer that literally melts in your mouth. Give this decadent treat a try, and it won’t disappoint! Get the recipe.
Blueberry Clafoutis
Blueberry Clafoutis is a fast dessert that is easy on the eyes and chock-full of fresh blueberries. Get the recipe.
Chocolate Eclair Cake
Lighter than air and utterly delicious Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe for when your tooth craves something sweet. Distant relative of traditional Chocolate Eclair, this beautiful dessert is perfect for special events or weekend baking with the kids. Get the recipe.
Crispy Apple Pie Egg Rolls
These Apple Pie Egg Rolls are crispy on the outside with a tangy and moderately sweet green apple filling. They make a great choice for breakfast or brunch. Get the recipe.
Lavender Creme Brûlée Recipe
Prepare to fall madly in love with creamy, decadent and mouthwatering, Lavender Brûlée Recipe. It is no doubt one of the easiest and most delicious desserts ever. Get the recipe.
Instant Pot Chocolate Cake
The best chocolate cake you can make in your Instant Pot. Easy cake for birthday parties. Kid friendly and perfect for beginners. Get the recipe.
Dutch Almond Paste Log
Banketstaaf is an amazingly simple Dutch almond pastry that takes only 10 minutes to assemble. The oven will do the rest of the work. Get the recipe.
Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers
Baked to golden brown perfection, these delicious Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers are perfectly flaky & crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside filled with cinnamon-spiced sweet apples. Get the recipe.
Italian Ricotta Pie
These Meyer Lemon Baked Doughnuts are are yeast risen, so there’s no special pan required. They’re sweet, tangy and taste just as good as the real thing! Get the recipe.
S’mores Casserole
This S’mores Casserole is a simple version of everyone’s favorite camping treat. Made in a baking dish so you can make it even without a campfire, and perfect to make for a crowd. Use graham crackers or digestive biscuits, and your favorite milk chocolate! Get the recipe.
Easy Brownie Recipe with Mascarpone Swirl
That brownie is my absolute favorite American dessert. And regardless of your lever of culinary art, it’s really hard to spoil this recipe. The ingredients are simple so is the preparation process. Get the recipe.
Moroccan Cookies
These Moroccan Semolina Cookies are a healthier version of the traditional Ghriba cookies that you’ll find all over Morroco. Made with the almond and semolina flours, these lemon flavored cookies are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of mint tea or coffee. Get the recipe.
Chocolate Tart
Gluten free and full of chocolate flavor this Chocolate Tart is perfect for holiday entertaining. Serve it with whipped cream and lots of pomegranate arils. Get the recipe.
Snowball Cookies
These Tea Cookies are buttery soft, sugar-dusted tea cakes that are so easy to make. Also called Snowball Cookies, these sweet little treats make a delicious little dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up. Get the recipe.
German Crumb Cake
A slice of Streuselkuchen (German Crumb Cake) is the perfect afternoon snack. The cake has a light, airy texture with just enough sweetness and crunch coming from the jam, crumble, and almonds! Get the recipe.
Easy Dried Fruit Loaf
This Easy Fruit Loaf is a simple and quick dessert recipe filled with juicy dried fruit and nuts. It’s flavorful, healthy and perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe.
Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fragrant and sweet cinnamon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting that adds just the right amount of rich tangy goodness. Moist cinnamon muffins with a hint of warmth from the cinnamon spice and topped with a silky smooth cinnamon cream cheese frosting, making these the most irresistibly delicious cupcakes. Get the recipe.
Whip up these easy and delicious chocolate chip cupcakes, perfect for any occasion. Follow this simple recipe for fluffy, chocolate-studded treats everyone will love. Get the recipe.
Malteser Rocky Road Recipe
A tastebud tingling, breathtaking blend of two decadent delights, this homemade Malteser rocky road recipe is about to rock your world! Get the recipe.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
