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16 Timeless Desserts That Never Go Out of Style

Modified: Mar 11, 2025 · Published Mar 11, 2025 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

Some desserts remain favorites, no matter how trends change. They’re the ones that bring back memories of family gatherings, holiday feasts, and cozy afternoons. From rich chocolate cake to creamy ice cream, these classics have been loved for generations—and for good reason.

No Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies

Chocolate oat cookies on a plate.
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These no-bake chocolate oat cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. With rich cocoa, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats, they’re chewy, chocolatey, and ready in no time!

Get the recipe: No Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies

Chocolate Layer Cake

Chocolate cake topped with chocolate butter cream, chocolate ganache, and chocolate toppings.
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Decadent layers of rich, moist chocolate cake paired with smooth chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream. Perfect for any occasion, whether a birthday or a simple weekend treat.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Layer Cake

Sheet Pan Apple Cake

A caramel topped cake on a plate with a bite on a fork.
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This easy one-pan apple cake is the perfect fall treat. Made from scratch with grated Gala apple, it’s incredibly moist and topped with a rich salted caramel sauce.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Apple Cake

Fudgy Brownies

Dark chocolate brownie squares topped with caramel sauce.
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These brownies are seriously fudgy and loaded with rich chocolate flavor. The best part? They’re made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.

Get the recipe: Fudgy Brownies

Peanut Butter Pie

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Whip up this luscious, velvety smooth peanut butter pie in just 20 minutes. This Southern-inspired dessert takes only 7 ingredients and will be a hit every single time.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Pie

Vanilla Blueberry Cake

Vanilla blueberry cake sliced in parchment paper.
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This moist vanilla blueberry cake is ideal for dessert or a cozy afternoon snack with coffee. With just one bowl and frozen fruit, this easy recipe comes together in 10 minutes—no stand mixer or butter required.

Get the recipe: Vanilla Blueberry Cake

Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Ice cream in a loaf pan with scoop and a scooper sitting on the surface.
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Crunchy, sweet candied pecans bring a rich, caramel flavor to this no-churn ice cream. It’s super simple to make, with just a quick step to candy the pecans and prepare the creamy ice cream base.

Get the recipe: Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Double Chocolate Loaf

A chocolate loaf cake, sliced.
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This easy chocolate loaf cake is the perfect solution to your chocolate cravings. Quick to make, it’s ideal for a sweet breakfast, an afternoon coffee snack, or a simple weeknight dessert.

Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Loaf

Peanut Butter Oat Cookies

Oat cookies on a wire rack beside a spoon of peanut butter.
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These crumbly vegan peanut butter cookies are made with nutty peanut butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, and a hint of cinnamon. Super easy to make, they’re ready in just 20 minutes!

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Oat Cookies

Coconut Bundt Cake

Coconut bundt cake topped with glaze and shredded coconut on a wooden platter.
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This easy one-bowl cake is made with coconut milk, eggs, and yogurt for a moist, fluffy texture. Top it off with a powdered sugar glaze and shredded coconut for a beautiful, wintry finish.

Get the recipe: Coconut Bundt Cake

Strawberry Lemon Cake

Strawberry lemon cake sliced on parchment paper.
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This moist cake is packed with fresh lemon zest and sweet, juicy strawberries. An easy one-bowl recipe, it’s the perfect treat for a spring dessert.

Get the recipe: Strawberry Lemon Cake

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Peach colored ice cream in a bowl beside spoons.
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This pie-inspired no-churn ice cream is one of the easiest desserts to make. With just five ingredients, it’s quick, budget-friendly, and perfect for ice cream lovers.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies stacked on parchment paper with chocolate chips scattered around.
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Warm, crumbly, and packed with dark chocolate, these easy vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort. Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or a late-night treat.

Get the recipe: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Coconut Sugar Cookie Bar

Stacked cookie bar squares.
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If you're craving a treat that blends coconut with sweet sugar cookie flavors, this Coconut Sugar Cookie Bar is the perfect choice. Made from scratch, it's easy to whip up and perfect for any get-together.

Get the recipe: Coconut Sugar Cookie Bar

Oreo Ice Cream

White ice cream in a loaf tine with crushed oreo cookies.
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No eggs, no cooking, and no ice cream maker—yet this Oreo Ice Cream is incredibly creamy and packed with sweet Oreo cookie bits. With just 4 simple ingredients, this easy no-churn recipe makes for an indulgent and delicious dessert.

Get the recipe: Oreo Ice Cream

Cinnamon Butterscotch Cake

A slice of cinnamon butterscotch cake topped with a streusel topping.
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This soft and fluffy cake is filled with cozy flavors. Greek yogurt keeps it moist, cinnamon adds that warm touch and butterscotch chips make it the perfect dessert.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Butterscotch Cake

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