12 Sweet, Simple, and Seriously Good Desserts to Try Next

If you love easy, crowd-pleasing desserts, this roundup has something for every craving. You’ll find everything from coffee cake cookies and muffins to decadent chocolate cakes, copycat bakery favorites, and fun Easter treats like mini Bundts and cake balls. Gluten-free and keto-friendly options are included too, along with creative flavors like Dr Pepper cake and dark chocolate pumpkin mini Bundts. Whether you are baking for breakfast, dessert, or a special holiday, these recipes make it simple to impress and satisfy every sweet tooth.

Cookies and Cream Cake

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Chocolate and cream layers combine with cookie pieces. The crumb is tender, supporting chunks of cookies. Frosting spreads smoothly on top. Each slice shows visible cookie pieces throughout.
Get the Recipe: Cookies and Cream Cake

Copycat Carrot Bundt Cake

A close-up of a slice of Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and chopped nuts on top, placed on a white plate with a fork next to it. — Copycat Carrot Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Grated carrots provide moisture and texture throughout the Bundt. Warm spices enhance the crumb. The shape creates an attractive presentation. A glaze or frosting drizzles over the ridges.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Carrot Bundt Cake

Copycat Lemon Bundt Cake

Bundt cake with white glaze drips, topped with lemon slices, on a white plate. Blue striped cloth and cake server nearby. — Copycat Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Bright lemon flavor infuses the crumb. The Bundt shape highlights a light glaze on top. The texture is soft and tender throughout. Slices show a uniform, citrus scented interior.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Lemon Bundt Cake

Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf Cake

Lemon zest and juice brighten a moist loaf crumb. Icing drizzles across the top for sweetness and shine. The loaf bakes evenly from edge to center. Each slice shows a tender, flavorful interior.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Starbucks Iced Lemon Loaf Cake

Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake

Chocolate coca cola cake on a white plate topped with ice cream and a cherry. — Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Coca Cola adds subtle sweetness and depth to the chocolate crumb. It bakes into a tender, rich cake. Frosting spreads smoothly across the top. Each slice holds its shape while remaining moist.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake

Cranberry Poke Cake

Poke holes allow syrup or cranberry filling to infuse the cake. The crumb stays tender and absorbs flavors evenly. Frosting spreads over the surface for a smooth finish. Slices reveal pockets of tart cranberries.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Poke Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Dense, tender crumb enriched with cream cheese. It slices evenly and maintains structure. Baking produces a golden top. Optional glaze enhances flavor and appearance.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Double Chocolate Fudge Cake

A slice of chocolate cake with glossy ganache sits on stacked white plates, surrounded by fresh strawberries. — Double Chocolate Fudge Cake. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Fudgy layers provide a dense, rich chocolate experience. Frosting or ganache adds extra decadence. Crumb stays tender and moist. Each slice offers deep chocolate flavor.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Fudge Cake

Dr Pepper Cake

A slice of chocolate and pink cake topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry sits on a white plate, with more cherries in a bowl in the background. — Dr Pepper Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Dr Pepper adds subtle sweetness and depth to the chocolate batter. The cake rises evenly with a tender crumb. Frosting spreads smoothly on top. Each slice combines classic soda cake flavor with rich chocolate.
Get the Recipe: Dr Pepper Cake

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Zucchini adds moisture without overpowering the chocolate flavor. The cake bakes evenly with a tender crumb. Chocolate chips or glaze can enhance it further. Slices hold shape and show consistent texture.
Get the Recipe: Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Easy Funfetti Cake from Scratch

Sprinkles mix into a tender batter. The cake bakes evenly into a light, fluffy crumb. Frosting spreads smoothly over the top. Each slice shows festive colors throughout.
Get the Recipe: Easy Funfetti Cake from Scratch

Easy Gluten Free Carrot Cake

Grated carrots keep the crumb moist. Gluten free flours maintain structure. Spices add warmth. Frosting or glaze enhances flavor and presentation.
Get the Recipe: Easy Gluten Free Carrot Cake