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Deciding what you want to make for dessert is a fun problem to have because it means you get to eat something sweet soon. But knowing how and where to start looking can feel daunting. That’s when you turn to our new classics: The Kitchn’s 11 most popular desserts of 2024. They’ll show up in your regular rotation soon enough (if they’re not already!).
From the most popular cake of the year, which happens to be a famed German dessert, to a Ding Dong in cake form, this list will have you ready for any birthday party, potluck, or special occasion. You can also go the no-bake route with a deliciously tart and sweet lime icebox cake or chocolate-peanut butter dream bars made with Oreo cookies. No matter your skill level or sweet preferences, we’ve got tested, top-rated recipes for everyone.
Check out the full lineup of dessert recipes that took the top spots this year.
Bee Sting Cake
Bee Sting Cake
Our most popular dessert of the year! The cake, filling, and almond topping give you a balanced sweetness, and it’s rustic charm will elevate any sweets table.
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Ding Dong Cake
Ding Dong Cake
This dessert won’t fit in your lunch box — well, maybe a slice will — but the chocolate cake, fluffy marshmallow-esque filling, and fudgy ganache will remind you of your school lunch days (in the best way).
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Bee Sting Delight
Bee Sting Delight
Get the flavor of our most popular cake in a simple, delicious no-bake dessert: a graham cracker crust topped with smooth honey-vanilla layers and toasted almonds.
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Pound Cake
Pound Cake
This classic recipe achieves exactly what you want in a pound cake. It has a tender, dense texture with a buttery, vanilla flavor.
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Banana Cake
Banana Cake
While the flavor will remind you of banana bread, this banana cake’s pillowy soft texture and luscious cream cheese frosting firmly certify it as a cake.
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Key Lime Icebox Cake
Key Lime Icebox Cake
With six layers of graham crackers and creamy key lime curd topped with whipped cream, no one will believe it only took you 30 minutes to make this sweet treat.
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No-Bake Cherry Delight
No-Bake Cherry Delight
You might just get rid of your oven altogether when you realize you don’t need it for this creamy no-bake dessert with the prettiest glossy red topping.
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Sour Cream Cookie Bars
Sour Cream Cookie Bars
When you can’t decide between a cake or cookies, make this tangy sugar cookie bar finished with colorful frosting and sprinkles for a little fun in every bite.
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Further Reading
Why People Are Ditching Their Seltzer After a Disturbing Study
Le Creuset Launched a Pan That’s Perfect for Everything from Stews to Stir-Fry — and It’s Already on Sale
Reese’s Just Launched a Limited-Edition Peanut Butter Cup, and It Tastes 4x Better than the Original
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