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Here’s a peek at the dessert recipes our readers can’t stop saving. From simple classics to showstoppers that look fancy but come together easily, these sweet treats have earned their spot as reader favorites thousands of times over.
Whether you’re craving Black Magic Cake, Lunch Lady Bars, or Carrot Cake Loaf, these desserts prove that the best recipes are the ones you’ll want to make again and again. So, dive in and discover new favorites to add to your MyRecipes collection—your sweet tooth will thank you.
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Get Recipe: “Magic” Lemon Pie
“Magic lemon pie, or lemon sponge pie, is a single-crust pie with a sweet and tangy lemon filling that magically separates into two layers in the oven. The finished pie has a layer of creamy lemon custard topped with a fluffy sponge cake layer that turns a beautiful golden brown.” —Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
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Get Recipe: Lunch Lady Bars
“They’re peanut buttery, creamy, chocolate-topped, and make anyone’s day just a little bit brighter: a Reese’s cup lover’s dream! No wonder it’s something that stuck with generations from their own school experiences. Seems like everyone wants to claim lunch lady bars as their own.” —Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor
03 of 10
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Get Recipe: One-Bowl Lemon Snack Cake
“This cake is quick and relatively mess-free to make. All you need to make it is one large bowl, and no stand mixer or hand mixer is required. It’s tasty enough to eat on its own, or you can add a quick and easy lemon glaze to dress it up a bit. The cake is not overly sweet, so it works for breakfast, but ideally it’s best enjoyed as an afternoon snack!” —Molly Adams, Recipe Developer
04 of 10
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Get Recipe: Magic Cake (Gâteau Magique)
“This aptly named magic cake transforms one batter into a 3-in-1 layered dessert with a thick and fudgy bottom layer, a creamy custard center, and a fluffy layer of sponge cake on top.” —Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
05 of 10
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Get Recipe: Mrs. Lombardo Squares
“For showers, funerals, and everything in between, there was never any question about what dessert my family—and most of the neighborhood, honestly—would bring: Mrs. Lombardo Squares. With their simple press-and-bake shortbread base and a glossy chocolate-toffee topping, they’re like a more approachable, low-lift version of millionaire bars.” —Alexandra Emanuelli, Recipe Developer
06 of 10
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Get Recipe: Kentucky Butter Cake
“For good looks and a rich taste, a buttery Bundt cake delivers. Bundt cakes are all about the pan itself, which is often fluted or otherwise molded into intricate designs. . . . Although you can bake plenty of pound cakes in a Bundt pan, it’s hard to top a Kentucky butter cake.” —Stephanie Burt, Recipe Developer
07 of 10
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Get Recipe: Pouding Chômeur (Poor Man’s Pudding)
“As it bakes, something magical happens: The cake rises upward while the syrup sinks down, thickening into a rich, caramel-y sauce underneath. The result is a tender, lightly sweet, spoonable cake with its own built-in dessert sauce—no extra steps, no stovetop caramel, no fuss.” —Alexandra Emanuelli, Recipe Developer
08 of 10
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Get Recipe: Carrot Cake Loaf
“The frosting fiend in me usually craves those extra layers, but with the rich, denser texture of quick bread, a single layer of frosting on top of the loaf is just right. Plus, a loaf brings carrot cake squarely into breakfast territory, and cake for breakfast is a win in my book.” —Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
09 of 10
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Get Recipe: Black Magic Cake
“It’s a simple stir-together batter with no creaming or delicate folding in of dry ingredients, yet the payoff is grand. I’ve primarily seen black magic cake made as a two-layer cake with chocolate buttercream, the pièce de résistance of a casual home baker.” —Sara Bir, Former Senior Editor
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Get Recipe: Grandma Bonnie’s Banana Bars
“Among those treats were my favorites: Grandma’s banana bars. This dessert consists of a moist, thin, cake-like bar with cream cheese frosting, sprinkled with toasted nuts. Similar to a thin banana bread or snack cake, they are wonderful to eat throughout the day.” —Amanda Luchtel, Recipe Developer
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