35 Timeless Desserts from Grandma’s Kitchen
We’ve put together an amazing mix of desserts that cater to every schedule and skill level. Some of these sweet treats are super quick, taking just minutes to prepare—perfect for when you want something delicious without the wait.
Others might take a bit more time but are still easy and straightforward, making them great for when you’re able to indulge in a little more preparation for something truly special.
Banana Cake With Sour Cream
This delicious Banana Cake is made with sweet, ripe bananas and topped with a tangy sour cream frosting. Easy and delicious.
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No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bites
Discover the delight of creamy, tangy, and chocolaty No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bites for an irresistible sweet treat.
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Easy Peasy No-Bake Strawberry Pie
This no-bake Strawberry Pie combines the sweet flavors of fresh strawberries with a deliciously sweet and tangy cream filling.
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Lemon Icebox Pie
Indulge in a heavenly Lemon Icebox Pie! This easy, no-bake treat boasts a tangy, silky smooth filling and buttery graham cracker crust.
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Blueberry Dump Cake With Fresh Berries
If you’re looking for an outrageously delicious dessert that takes minutes to make, you’ve got to try this Blueberry Dump Cake recipe.
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4-Ingredient Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Enjoy our simple and delicious recipe for Air Fryer Donuts coated in an irresistible cinnamon sugar mixture. The result is perfectly tender and crispy.
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Strawberry Shortcake Roll
Our Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe takes the classic flavors you love and wraps them into an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert.
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Pineapple Dump Cake (Just 4 Ingredients)
Pineapple Dump Cake is an effortless dessert made with canned pineapple, cake mix, and butter, resulting in a sweet and fruity treat.
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Easy Oreo Sheet Cake
Our easy-to-make Oreo Sheet Cake layers rich chocolate cake with creamy Oreo pudding and a fluffy whipped topping adorned with crunchy Oreo bits.
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Cherry Pineapple Pie
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie combines delicious fall flavors. Gently spiced creamy sweet potatoes topped with pecans are baked in a flaky crust.
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Sweet and Tangy Lemon Poke Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our tangy and sweet Lemon Poke Cake. This dessert is filled with creamy lemon pudding and topped with whipped cream for a refreshing, flavorful treat. Ideal for family gatherings or a special dessert.
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Enjoy our easy homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, gooey, and topped with a delightful frosting. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Oatmeal Cookies With Raisins
Enjoy these easy oatmeal raisin cookies fresh from the oven! Soft and chewy, they’re made healthier with rolled oats and sweet raisins.
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Cherry Dump Cake
Enjoy a quick and delicious Cherry Dump Cake with our simple recipe. Perfect for gatherings or a scrumptious dessert anytime.
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Frozen Lemonade Pie
Indulge in the delight of a frozen Lemonade Pie, a year-round dessert that brings the refreshing taste of summer to your kitchen.
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Strawberry Tiramisu
Strawberry Tiramisu has layers of fresh, juicy strawberries, rich, delicious cream filling, and orange liqueur-infused ladyfinger cookies.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes – Easy To Bake, Hard To Resist
Discover the perfect blend of rich cocoa and velvety goodness with our exquisite Red Velvet Cupcakes. Easy to Bake, Hard to Resist.
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Black Forest Dump Cake
Enjoy the irresistible flavors of Black Forest Dump Cake: a delightful combination of chocolate, cherries, and fluffy goodness.
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Blueberry Coffee Cake
This light and moist Blueberry Coffee Cake is loaded with fresh blueberries and topped with a delicious coconut crumb topping.
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Red, White & Blue Pinwheel Cookies
Whip up these festive and mouthwatering pinwheel cookies for a scrumptious patriotic treat. Perfect for patriotic celebrations!
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Indulge in the perfect blend of citrus and poppy seeds in our delicious homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Bread, a must-try recipe for all lemon lovers.
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Easy Bee Sting Cake
Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) is a light German cake recipe with a rich vanilla cream filling and topped with sugary, crunchy almonds.
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Banana Pudding Cookies
These Banana Pudding Cookies are super easy, soft, and chewy and have the perfect banana flavor.
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German Apple Pancakes
German apple pancakes are light and airy pancakes filled with tender, thinly sliced apples and drizzled with cinnamon sugar.
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Baked Churros
Discover our Easy Baked Churros recipe – a simple, mess-free alternative to traditional fried churros, deliciously coated in cinnamon sugar.
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Chococlate Chip Cookies
These easy Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for beginners. They’re soft, with a hint of crispiness, and loaded with chocolate chips.
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Blueberry Cheesecake
Our Blueberry Cheesecake Bars have a crunchy oatmeal crust, are stuffed with juicy blueberries, and finished with a cream cheese filling.
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Butterkuchen
Butterkuchen (butter cake) is made with a rich blend of milk, sugar, yeast, eggs, and flour. And, of course, plenty of butter!
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Cake Pops
Create your own Starbucks Cake Pops at home with this easy & delicious recipe! Perfect for any sweet occasion.
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German Crumb Cake
German Crumb Cake (German Crumb Cake) is a light and airy cake with a layer of jam topped with buttery crumbs and almonds.
Get the Recipe: Streuselkuchen
German Cherry Sponge Cake
This Cherry Pound Cake is simple to make, elegant to serve, and deliciously buttery, moist, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
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Blueberry Crisp
This easy Blueberry Crisp dessert with a delicious crumb topping is perfect for summer parties, picnics, and potlucks.
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Apple Spice Dump Cake
Make a fuss-free, delicious Apple Spice Dump Cake using just three ingredients – apple pie filling, spice cake mix, and ginger ale.
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Blueberry Muffins
These moist, old-fashioned Blueberry Muffins are made from scratch, look like they come from a bakery, and are incredibly easy to make.
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Strudel Cookies
Strudel Cookies are a delicious, flaky, and crunchy treat. You’ll need just 5 simple ingredients to make these delightful pastries.
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Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.