22 Easy Desserts That Taste Like They Took Hours

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Applebee's Maple Butter Blondie

Chewy white chocolate walnut blondies are topped with a rich maple brown sugar sauce. They taste just like the Applebee’s dessert, but you can make them at home for a fraction of the cost. The blondies are soft, buttery, and packed with sweet white chocolate in every bite. That warm sauce takes them completely over the top. This is the kind of dessert that disappears fast.
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Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

These soft and chewy chocolate cookies are bursting with colorful M&Ms. They have a rich cocoa flavor and the perfect bakery-style texture. You can easily customize them with your favorite candy or seasonal M&Ms. They are fun, nostalgic, and always a crowd-pleaser. One batch never lasts long.
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Strawberry Poke Cake

This strawberry poke cake is a moist white cake bursting with strawberries and topped with Cool Whip. It is light, sweet, and perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or summer parties. Every bite is filled with fruity flavor and creamy topping. It is easy to make but tastes like something special. This is one of those desserts people ask for again and again.
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Mickey Cupcakes

My Mickey cupcakes are topped with fluffy vanilla buttercream and decorated to look like your favorite cartoon mouse. They are adorable, fun, and perfect for birthdays or Disney-themed parties. The cupcakes are simple to make, but the finished look is such a showstopper. Kids and adults both love them. They are almost too cute to eat, almost.
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Maple Bacon Cupcakes

These maple cupcakes are topped with rich maple buttercream and finished with crispy bacon. The flavor is sweet, buttery, and perfectly balanced with that salty crunch. They taste like a bakery treat with a fun twist. If you love sweet and salty desserts, these are a must. One bite and you will understand the hype.
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Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake

This Starbucks lemon loaf cake is a rich pound cake bursting with lemon flavor. It is moist, tender, and tastes just like the coffee shop version. The bright citrus flavor makes it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It is easy to make at home and saves you a trip to Starbucks. You may never buy the slice again.
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Cinnamon Cake

This cinnamon vanilla cake is moist, cozy, and full of warm flavor. It is topped with fluffy cinnamon buttercream that tastes like pure nostalgia. The whole thing tastes just like Cinnamon Toast Crunch in cake form. It is sweet, comforting, and perfect for any time of year. If you love cinnamon, you need this one.
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Watermelon Cupcakes

These watermelon cupcakes look just like a slice of watermelon and taste just as fun as they look. They are light, sweet, and perfect for summer parties and cookouts. The cute design makes them a total showstopper on any dessert table. They are easier to make than you would think. Everyone will be asking how you did them.
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Strawberry Dump Cake

Juicy strawberries, moist cake, and crunchy streusel make this strawberry dump cake completely irresistible. It really is one of the easiest desserts ever because you just dump everything in and bake. The top gets golden and crisp while the inside stays sweet and gooey. It tastes like strawberry cobbler meets cake. This is the perfect last-minute dessert.
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Thin Mint Recipe

These crunchy chocolate mint cookies taste just like Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies. They have that crisp bite with a rich chocolate coating and a cool minty finish. The best part is you can make them anytime of year. They are perfect for freezing and snacking straight from the freezer. If you love Thin Mints, you will love these.
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Cake Batter Cream Pie

This dessert has a rich and creamy filling that tastes just like cake batter. It is tucked into a graham cracker crust for the perfect pie texture. It is sweet, smooth, and full of that nostalgic birthday cake flavor. This is the ultimate dessert for cake lovers who also love pie. It is fun, different, and totally addictive.
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Chocolate Poke Cake

This rich chocolate cake is topped with a decadent filling and a light creamy topping. It tastes like a bakery dessert but starts with a cake mix, which makes it so easy. The layers make it feel extra special without extra work. If you love chocolate, this one is going to be a favorite. It is rich, dreamy, and perfect for any occasion.
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Boston Cream Poke Cake

My Boston Cream Poke cake has a super moist yellow cake, creamy vanilla filling, and fudgy chocolate frosting. It tastes just like Boston Cream Pie but takes way less time and effort. Every bite has the perfect mix of cake, pudding-like filling, and chocolate. It is easy, impressive, and always a hit. This is one of my go-to crowd desserts.
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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

These red velvet whoopie pies are soft, chewy, and filled with cream cheese frosting. They taste like red velvet cake, but they are faster and easier to make. The texture is perfectly cakey and the filling is rich and tangy. They are fun to serve and even more fun to eat. If you love red velvet, do not skip these.
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Banana Bread Cheesecake

This banana bread cheesecake has silky smooth cheesecake baked into a moist banana bread crust. It is rich, creamy, and full of sweet banana flavor. The texture is the best of both worlds with cake-like edges and a cheesecake center. It is a must-try dessert for banana bread fans. One slice is never enough.
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Hi Hat Cupcakes

These tender chocolate cupcakes are topped with a unique marshmallow meringue and finished with a rich chocolate coating. They look impressive and taste even better. The marshmallow topping is fluffy and light, which balances the rich chocolate perfectly. This is not your average cupcake recipe. Everyone will be talking about these after the first bite.
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Oreo Cake

This Oreo cake features moist chocolate cake with an out-of-this-world Oreo buttercream. It is rich, creamy, and packed with cookies and cream flavor. If you love Oreos, this cake is basically your dream dessert. It is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you want to impress. Every slice is pure Oreo heaven.
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Smores Dip

This s’mores dip is made with gooey marshmallow and smooth milk chocolate. It tastes just like your favorite campfire treat, but it is even easier to make. It is perfect for camping, movie nights, and after-school snacks. Serve it with graham crackers, pretzels, or fruit for dipping. It is warm, melty, and always a hit.
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Strawberry Swiss Roll

My strawberry Swiss roll has a melt-in-your-mouth strawberry sponge cake filled with a decadent cream cheese filling. It looks fancy, but it is surprisingly easy to make. The cake is light and tender with sweet strawberry flavor in every bite. The filling is creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced. This is a gorgeous dessert for spring and summer.
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Carrot Cake Cookies

These chewy oatmeal cookies are packed with carrots, raisins, and coconut. They taste just like carrot cake in cookie form, with a soft texture and warm spice flavor. They are sweet, hearty, and perfect with a cup of coffee. This is a great cookie for people who love old-fashioned desserts. They stay soft for days, too.
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Fireball Cupcakes

These chocolate cinnamon cupcakes have a boozy kick and tons of rich flavor. They are topped with a fluffy Fireball buttercream that makes them extra fun. If you like Fireball, you are going to love this dessert. They are perfect for parties, holidays, or any adults-only celebration. One bite and they will become a new favorite.
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Mandarin Orange Cake

My mandarin orange cake features ultra moist cake topped with a creamy topping that isn't overly sweet. It tastes like an orange creamsicle in cake form! Get the recipe: Mandarin Orange Cake