Cakes & Desserts
17 recipes in the cakes & desserts category — each tested in our kitchen with per-serving calories, cost, and step-by-step instructions you can actually follow.
vegetarianChewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crisp edges, gooey centers, deep nutty flavor from browned butter. the cookie that ruins all other cookies.
- Time
- 27 min
- Servings
- 18 servings
- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.40/serving
vegetarianClassic Red Velvet Layer Cake
Bright crimson, lightly cocoa-flavored, perfectly tender layers with old-fashioned cream cheese frosting. the celebration cake that never goes out of style.
- Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Servings
- 12 servings
- Calories
- 580 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.30/serving
vegetarianMoist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Tender, spiced, ridiculously moist carrot cake studded with pecans and raisins, crowned with thick cream cheese frosting. Everyone's favorite spring dessert.
- Time
- 1 hr 30 min
- Servings
- 12 servings
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.40/serving
vegetarianGlazed Lemon Pound Cake
Buttery, dense, lemon-scented loaf cake soaked in lemon syrup and glazed. the cake that tastes like a vacation in three bites.
- Time
- 1 hr 20 min
- Servings
- 10 servings
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.95/serving
vegetarianChurros with Chocolate Sauce
Crisp, sugar-dusted Spanish fried-dough sticks dipped into thick hot chocolate. the breakfast of Madrid in twenty minutes.
- Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Calories
- 480 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.50/serving
vegetarianAustralian Pavlova
Crisp-shelled, marshmallow-centered meringue piled with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Australia and New Zealand still argue over who invented it. We say enjoy it.
- Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.80/serving
vegetarianClassic Italian Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with airy mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa. the Italian dessert that requires zero baking.
- Time
- 4 hr 25 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Calories
- 460 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.80/serving
Charcuterie Board
76 A charcuterie board is a delicious and aesthetically pleasing arrangement of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, spreads, and breads. It originates from the French culinary tradition of charcuterie, which re-fers to the art of preparing cured or smoked meats. Here are some tips for creating a charcuterie board for beginners: 1. Start with a good base: Begin by selecting a large wooden or slate board, which provides a rustic and appealing presentation. Make sure it's clean and dry before arranging your
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Parfait
Nobody goes wrong with a lemon cake, it is perfect every time
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Oreo Crumble
A signature dessert recipe — detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique by the RecipeCrave kitchen team.
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Single Skillet Chocolate Chips Cookies
A signature dessert recipe — detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique by the RecipeCrave kitchen team.
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Velvet
A signature dessert recipe — detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique by the RecipeCrave kitchen team.
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Chocolate Muffin
A signature dessert recipe — detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique by the RecipeCrave kitchen team.
- Time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 8 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.20/serving
Chocolate Chips Ice Cream
All you need for this delicious recipes are just sugar, cream, chocolate milk and chips
- Time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.30/serving
Berry Mix Popsicle
An ice pop is a liquid-based frozen snack on a stick. They are fun snacks for children and can also be enjoyed by adults too
- Time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.30/serving
Simple Oreo Milk Shake
A signature iced treats recipe — detailed prep, ingredient mapping, and finishing technique by the RecipeCrave kitchen team.
- Time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Cost per serving
- $2.30/serving
vegetarianAshwagandha Chamomile Bedtime Rice Pudding
A warm dessert tuned for sleep. Pairs ashwagandha (cortisol-lowering adaptogen) with chamomile flowers (apigenin binds the same receptors as benzodiazepine drugs). Slow-cooked rice provides complex carbs that boost serotonin precursor uptake. Eat 60-90 minutes before bed.
- Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 3 servings
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.10/serving