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23 Bakery-Worthy Desserts that Are Easier Than You Think (and Worth Every Bite)

May 24, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv Leave a Comment

Ever look at those fancy desserts in the bakery and think, “there’s no way I can make that!” Well, guess what? You can! This 23 recipe list is full of delicious treats that are actually super easy to bake at home.

So skip the store-bought treats and get ready to bake something amazing! This recipe list has everything you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, from classic cookies to fancy cakes.

English Sticky Toffee Pudding

Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Photo credit: nelea33 / Shutterstock.

Baked with sweet and hearty dates, drenched in homemade caramel sauce, this English Sticky Toffee Pudding is seriously addictive. Stock up on dates because your pantry already carries the rest of the ingredients. English Sticky Toffee Pudding

Lemon Tartlets

Lemon Tartlets close up.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

These Lemon Tartlets are creamy, lemon curd filled pastries that are totally a crowd-pleasers. Restaurant-style desserts are perfect for holidays or special occasions. Lemon Tartlet Recipe

German Marzipan Cake – Stollen

German Christmas cake - Stollen on a wire rack.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This delicious Stollen cake is packed with a delicious mixture of dried and candied fruits, almonds, and marzipan; this decadent cake is a true treat. German Marzipan Cake

French Eclair Cake

Eclair Cake on a white plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Lighter than air and utterly delicious Chocolate Eclair Cake Recipe for when your tooth craves something sweet. Distant relative to traditional Chocolate Eclair, this beautiful dessert is perfect for special events or weekend baking with the kids. French Eclair Cake recipe

Mini Chocolate Cake For Two

Mini chocolate cake with Mascarpone cream on a dark background.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

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! Mini Chocolate Cake For Two

Apple Sponge Cake

Apple Sponge Cake on a plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Super delicious and moist Apple Sponge Cake, also called Russian Sharlotka will become your new favorite apple dessert. It’s so easy to make, topped with a sweet and crispy almond layer which literally melts in your mouth. Give this decadent fall treat a try and it won’t disappoint! Apple Sponge Cake Recipe

Homemade Eclair

Eclairs on a white parchment paper.
Photo credit: nelea33 / Shutterstock.

This easy Chocolate Eclair Recipe is one of the most famous and most delicious desserts ever created. And I’m going to help you make this classic French treat at home. Homemade Chocolate Eclairs

Risalamande

Risalamande in a tall glass.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

If you want to try something new and incredibly delicious this holiday season, try Risalamande. It’s a creamy, soft and melt-in-your-mouth Danish rice pudding with almonds and topped with a flavorful cherry sauce. Risalamande Recipe

Hausfreunde Cookies with Caramelized Cashews

Hausfreunde Cookies on a wire rack.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Layers of crispy shortcrust pastry are slathered with apricot jam and covered with sweet almond paste. Dipped in rich dark chocolate and garnished with caramelized cashews. These cookies are a crowd-pleaser and sure to delight your family and friends over the holidays. Hausfreunde Cookies

Dutch Almond Paste Log

Flaky Dutch marzipan log on a white plate.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Banketstaaf is an amazingly simple Dutch almond pastry that takes only 10 minutes to assemble. The oven will do the rest of the work. Dutch Almond Log Recipe

Soffioni Abruzzesi (Sweet Ricotta Pastries)

Sweet Ricotta pastries with funky shape.
Photo Credit: Valkantina / Shutterstock.

Soffioni Abruzzesi are cute little Italian cupcakes or muffins filled with fluffy Ricotta cream. They are easy to make and are an excellent addition to any occasion. Soffioni Abruzzesi

Lemon Bars

Squares of dairy-free lemon bars on a white parchment paper with frozen blueberries on top.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Try this recipe to get the most delicious Lemon Bars you’ve ever had, with a bright lemony flavor and the perfect amount of tang! With the most perfect vegan shortbread crust and a tangy lemon filling, you’re going to absolutely love these bars! Lemon Bars

Brandy Snaps 

Brandy snaps on a white background.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

This Brandy Snaps recipe will give you a classic English dessert with a lacy texture and a delicious, delicate crunch! They’re filled with whipped cream and also vegan! It’s the perfect recipe for Christmas baking and has that beautiful crispy texture and sweet, buttery flavor we all love! Brandy Snaps

Strawberry Brownies Recipe

A piece of Strawberry Brownies on a plate.
Photo credit: Food Plus Words

These strawberry brownies are pretty, tasty, and super easy to make! You only need a strawberry cake mix and a few simple ingredients. Strawberry Brownies Recipe

Gerbeaud Cake

Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake on a white background.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Shortcrust pastry layers are smothered with almond jam-walnut filling and covered with rich dark chocolate. This Hungarian Gerbeaud Cake is moist and so delicious! It is perfect for potlucks, picnics or other special occasions. Gerbeaud Cake

Viennese Cookies (Only 5 Ingredients!)

Viennese cookies on a parchment.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

5 simple ingredients, 15 minutes to put everything together and you have the most amazing Viennese Cookies or Pierre Herme Chocolate Sable in the world. Classic Austrian butter cookies that are perfect for holidays or an afternoon pick-me-up. Viennese Cookies

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot cake cupcakes with white frosting.
Photo credit: Cheerful Cook

Our deliciously moist and tender Carrot Cake Cupcakes are easy to make and perfect for parties or a tasty treat at home. Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Pear Tarte Tatin 

Pear Tarte Tatin and a spatula.
Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

Easy to prepare, moist and flavorful, this Pear Tarte Tatin is a crowd-pleasing dessert. Pear Tarte Tatin 

Cranberry Tart with Almond Frangipane

Cranberry Tart with Almond Frangipane cut.
Photo credit: Coley Cooks

This Easy Cranberry Tart with Almond Frangipane is an elegant and impressive holiday dessert that tastes as great as it looks! It’s made with tart cranberries and creamy almond frangipane baked into a buttery shortbread crust. Cranberry Tart with Almond Frangipane

Jumbo Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins

Bakery style muffins on a yellow plate.
Photo credit: xoxo Bella

Jumbo bakery style blueberry muffins are a great example of comfort food for breakfast or brunch. A super moist large muffin also makes a nice snack whenever you want something sweet. Try this easy jumbo muffin recipe and taste just how incredible freshly made muffins can be. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries for these homemade blueberry muffins. Blueberry Muffins

White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies

White chocolate and raspberry blondies on a wire rack. A side view.
Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

With a delicious gooey texture, rich white chocolatey flavor, juicy raspberries and a deep vanilla flavor, those little bites of heaven are the perfect sweet snack to please the entire family. White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts.
Photo credit: Spatula Desserts

Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tarts are the ultimate rich and creamy Japanese desserts with crunchy shortcrust tart base and distinct sweet and savory cheesy filling. Get the recipe.

Strawberry Tiramisu

A piece of Strawberry Tiramisu on a plate.
Photo credit: Cheerful Cook

Strawberry Tiramisu has layers of fresh, juicy strawberries, rich, delicious cream filling, and orange liqueur-infused ladyfinger cookies. Strawberry Tiramisu

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