Craving something sweet? Join the ride through the tasty world of classic American desserts. We've got 50 irresistible treats that have been crowd-pleasers forever. Whether it's legendary pies or heavenly cakes, these goodies are all about making your taste buds happy. Get set to discover, bake, and enjoy the best of American dessert traditions!
1. Chocolate Pie
Silky, rich, and smooth, this is the best chocolate pie recipe you’ll ever taste! Made with an Oreo crust and topped with stabilized whipped cream, it’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, and any time you want a chocolate-lovers’ dessert. Get the recipe.
2. Vanilla Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Vanilla cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a sweet and simple cake that suits any occasion! Our classic vanilla cake recipe is tender and moist, and the cream cheese buttercream is rich and slightly tangy. It’s one of those combinations that fit just about any cake-worthy gathering. Get the recipe.
3. Baked Oatmeal with Apples and Walnuts
This vegan baked oatmeal is like a healthy apple pie for breakfast! It’s simple, naturally sweetened, and keeps you full and energized all morning long! Get the recipe.
4. Chocolate Fudge Brownies
These brownies are chocolatey, gooey, and exactly what you look for in a homemade brownie recipe. With only a few simple ingredients you likely have in your refrigerator and pantry, you can have a pan of fresh chocolate brownies in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe.
5. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Caramel apple cheesecake bars are the best of both a sweet apple crumble and cheesecake! Creamy cheesecake topped with sweet baked cinnamon apples, a buttery oat streusel topping, and finished with a drizzle of sweet caramel? Get the recipe.
6. Homemade Apple Tart
It is a simple and easy dessert that captures all the flavors of autumn, from sweet apples to warm spices. The crust is buttery and flaky, while the apples are cooked until they are soft and caramelized. This classic French tart will be the highlight of your next gathering Get the recipe.
7. S’mores Casserole
S’mores meet cookie bar and this delicious S’mores Casserole recipe comes to life. A campfire-inspired chocolate chip cookie dough layered with gooey marshmallow and Hershey’s pieces in the middle. Get the recipe.
8. Chocolate Crazy Cake
This one-bowl Chocolate Crazy Cake is the perfect weeknight chocolate cake. This moist and fluffy crazy cake recipe can be in your oven in 15 minutes! Get the recipe.
9. Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
This homemade lemon poppy seed cake is a classic spring and summer dessert! It features a moist and tender lemon cake studded with poppy seeds. The cake is topped with a simple lemon glaze and homemade lemon cream cheese frosting! Get the recipe.
10. Black Forest Cake
Black Forest Cake is a wonderfully rich German dessert made with layers of tender, moist chocolate cake, tart yet sweet cherry filling, and fresh whipped cream. This cake is a holiday showstopper or a Sunday supper dessert classic. Get the recipe.
11. Butter Pound Cake
This 6-ingredient Pound Cake recipe boasts a fine, tender crumb. This easy butter pound cake is bursting with vanilla and buttery goodness in every luscious bite. Get the recipe.
12. Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Melt-in-your-mouth raspberry thumbprint cookies are tender with a delicious burst of raspberry fruit jam in the center. This classic cookie is soft, and sweet and has a delicious buttery almond flavor. Get the recipe.
13. No Knead Cinnamon Rolls
This No Knead Cinnamon Rolls recipe is the perfect way to start your day! The dough is no-knead, filled with cinnamon and sugar, then topped with creamy vanilla icing for a perfect finish! Get the recipe.
14. Blueberry Almond Crumble Pie
If you love apple crisp, you are going to love this blueberry almond crumble! It reminds you of a warm, fresh Apple Crisp pie with blueberries instead of apples. Get the recipe.
15. Angel Food Cake
This Angel Food cake is divine; store-bought varieties don’t come close. Homemade angel food cake is soft, pillowy, and fluffy. It’s scrumptious all on its own, or with berries and whipped cream. Get the recipe.
16. PhiladelphiaNo Bake Cheesecake
This easy Philadelphia no-bake cheesecake is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. Fabulous on its own or pair it with your favorite toppings. Get the recipe.
17. Small Carrot Walnut Cake
Moist and tender and chock full of good things! This carrot cake recipe has all the flavors you want without the commitment of a 9″ double layer cake. Perfect for smaller groups. Get the recipe.
18. Carmelita Bars
Chewy, gooey and completely decadent chocolate caramel oat carmelitas will become your new favorite cookie bar. A chewy, buttery oat layer on top of a warm caramel sauce and a thick layer of chocolate that is good to the last bite! Get the recipe.
19. Cherry Tarts
These delightful cherry tarts are the perfect treat to brighten up any gathering. You can make these mini tarts with fresh or frozen cherries. The buttery crust is easy to make, or you can take a shortcut and grab some pie dough at the store. Get the recipe.
20. Blondie with Pecan Nuts
Blondies are a popular dessert that resembles a beige-colored cake or pie. In simple terms, blondies are brownies made from white chocolate. Some even call them "white brownies," but in reality, they are separate desserts with their own unique texture and taste. Get the recipe.
21. Apple Cinnamon Bread
This Apple Cinnamon Bread is a delicious fall treat that's super easy to make. You only need 10 minutes to prepare moist and fluffy apple bread with really basic ingredients. Get the recipe.
22. Apple Dessert Pizza
Part apple crisp, part pizza this dessert is full of cinnamon and sweet apples with a buttery crumble topping. It’s all the fun of pizza with gooey, buttery fall apple flavor mixed into one! Get the recipe.
23. Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cupcakes are a timeless classic in the world of baking! They are famous for their vibrant color, rich flavor, and velvety texture.Get the recipe.
24. Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
These bakery-style chocolate chip cookies are not your average back-of-the-bag recipe. These cookies are slightly crisp at the edges, undeniably chewy in the center, and gooey with melty chocolate in every bite. Get the recipe.
25. Chocolate Whoopie Pies With Vanilla Cream Cheese Filling
Whoopie Pies are made from two fluffy chocolate cake rounds put together with a creamy frosting in the middle. Similar to an inside-out cupcake, these chocolate treats are one of my favorites, and are loved by both kids and adults. Get the recipe.
26. Old-Fashion Peanut Butter Cookies
Perfectly, soft chewy old fashioned peanut butter cookies – lots of peanut butter flavor and the classic criss cross pattern on top! I have two secrets for achieving the perfect peanut butter cookie recipe…and there’s no chilling required so they are ready in 30 minutes or less. Get the recipe.
27. Old-Fashioned Deep Dish Apple Pie
Make the best deep dish apple pie with this easy recipe. This towering, old-fashioned American dessert features layers of sweet, mildly spiced apples nestled in a flaky, buttery homemade pie crust. Get the recipe.
28. Old-Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake
All the deliciousness of cinnamon and “pie spice” type flavors mixed with apples and pecans. Baked in a Bundt pan for a fuss-free, easy cake. Get the recipe.
29. Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake
Although there are plenty of traditional Christmas cake ideas to choose from, this gingerbread cake recipe is hard to beat. It’s an easy fall or holiday dessert with warm spices and dark molasses, and it’s both festive and nostalgic. Get the recipe.
30. Old-Fashioned Chess Pie
This classic Southern chess pie is irresistibly buttery and sweet. It’s made with a rich and thick custard filling baked in a flaky pie crust until golden brown on top. This easy-breezy recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare and is sure to please! Get the recipe.
31. Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread
This easy old fashioned zucchini bread tastes like Grandma’s recipe! It’s moist and full of the comforting flavors we love in our favorite summertime loaf. Get the recipe.
32. Old Fashioned Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
This easy vanilla ice cream recipe is a classic custard base infused with fresh vanilla beans, vanilla extract and a splash of bourbon. It's a simple, go-to recipe made in a handy-dandy ice cream maker. Get the recipe.
33. Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
This dreamy stovetop pudding tastes like creamy vanilla clouds and hugs from Grandma. Make it with staple pantry ingredients and a bit of old school elbow grease. Get the recipe.
34. Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie
Simple ingredients and a special method make this Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie easy to make at home. It’s a creamy, delicious, nostalgic dessert choice. Get the recipe.
35. Old-Fashioned Apple Pie
This easy homemade apple pie recipe will be the star of your Thanksgiving table. Perfect apple taste, texture, crust flaky, buttery and baked perfectly. If you’re looking for an old-fashioned apple pie recipe like Grandmas used to make that is foolproof then try this recipe. Get the recipe.
36. Old Fashioned Banana Pudding
Homemade vanilla pudding layered with vanilla cookies and fresh bananas make this the ultimate old-fashioned banana pudding recipe. Get the recipe.
37. Old-Fashioned Lemon Pie
Bright, tart and creamy, a from scratch old fashioned lemon pie is a perfect spring dessert. This recipe is incredibly simple with sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks lemon juice and zest. And it bakes up in a quick 10 minutes in a buttery graham cracker crust. Get the recipe.
38. Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies
These old-fashioned sour cream cookies are a super soft and fluffy cookie that pairs well with frosting or cinnamon and sugar!These classic sour cream cookies are simple drop cookies just like Grandma used to make! Get the recipe.
39. Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
Old Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows is one Southern recipe you should have on the Thanksgiving dinner table! Southern candied yams are as easy as 123. All ingredients are thrown into your favorite dish and cooked until golden brown. Get the recipe.
40. Grandma's Old Fashioned Custard Pie
It features a rich and creamy nutmeg scented custard nestled inside a flaky crust. The Thanksgiving table wouldn't be complete without it! Get the recipe.
41. Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake
Indulge in the delectable delight of an easy, no-bake dessert that the whole family will love – the Old-Fashioned Chocolate Eclair Cake! This crowd-pleasing recipe features layers of honey graham crackers, creamy vanilla Instant pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and luscious canned chocolate frosting. Get the recipe.
42. Old Fashioned Chocolate Pound Cake
Old Fashioned Chocolate Pound Cake is easy to make and about as rich and decadent a chocolate cake that you'll find anywhere. It's impressive and is delicious to serve plain or with fresh fruit and or ice cream. Get the recipe.
43. Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are straight from grandma’s recipe box. They are crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, with the perfect ratio of oats, raisins, and cinnamon. Enjoy with an ice cold glass of milk. Get the recipe.
44. Old Fashioned Sour Cream Pound Cake
This old fashioned sour cream pound cake is wonderfully buttery, with a crunchy exterior, and tender crumb on the inside! Serve this pound cake with some fresh berries and whipped cream. Get the recipe.
45. Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts
Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts are the perfect companion to coffee! Crisp nooks & crannies soak up a sweet vanilla glaze with a hint of warm spice. Like a corner bakery, they are crumbly, tender, and easy for beginner donut makers since they have no yeast. Get the recipe.
46. Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies
These old-fashioned molasses cookies are total perfection. The combination of strong winter spices, the molasses, and the soft and chewy texture is an amazing nostalgic reminder of the holidays. Plus, they're very easy. Get the recipe.
47. Old Fashioned Pecan Pie
This is a classic Thanksgiving dessert recipe, because pecan trees are ready to be picked during the fall! It also works for Christmas too. You could even give it as Christmas gifts. Get the recipe.
48. Old-Fashioned Honeybun Cake
This homemade honeybun cake recipe simulates the pastry: moist yellow cake with a brown sugar cinnamon swirl and honey-laced vanilla icing. It whips up with just 25 minutes of hands-on prep time with no cake mix needed! Get the recipe.
49. Old Fashioned Whipping Cream Cake
This Whipping cream cake is a luscious take on pound cake that gets its extraordinary texture from heavy cream. Very moist, rich, and subtly sweet this is one of those vintage desserts that is making a comeback for a good reason.Get the recipe.
50. Old Fashioned Ritz Pie
With a crunchy, nutty filling in light sweet meringue, this old-fashioned Ritz Pie is an easy, tasty dessert that’s perfect for the holidays! Get the recipe.
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Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food and travel writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find delicious recipes and fun travel ideas.
