The task may seem intimidating, but there’s no need to fret about feeding a large group.
These irresistibledessertswill fulfill everyone’s cravings.
Plus, this banana bread holds well when made in advance, which is perfect for stress-free entertaining.
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Glazed Apple Tart
Liven up any holiday dinner or potluck with these puff pastry glazed apple tarts.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
The secret to melt-in-your-mouth cake?
The mini, individual-sized treats are perfect for a crowd.
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Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
These thumbprint cookies are so tasty they might rival Grandma’s recipe.
These peanut butter cookies topped with chocolate will be a crowd favorite.
Plus, you only need pantry staples to make them.
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Each layer is perfectly baked and wedged between decadent chocolate icing.
It’s the best cake-to-icing ratio recipe you’ll find.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These ooey-gooey and chewy cookies are guaranteed to fly off the plate.
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Browning the butter makes all the difference in this traditional chocolate chip recipe.
When the butter turns a beautiful golden-brown hue, you’ll know it’s ready.
This pale pink mixture tastes like almond extract and mild cherryplus, it’s delicious.
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Top with a maraschino cherry for a beautiful presentation.
Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake with Lavender Glaze
This indulgent Lemon-Vanilla Pound Cake will make any day brighter.
Baking soda and sour cream make this pound cake moist and tender.
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Plus, lemon juice is the perfect way to incorporate a unique flavoring.
This cake is rich and sweet, surrounded by ladyfingers.
The fresh blackberries pair perfectly with the lemon-thyme syrup that glazes the top of the cake.
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Chocolate-Zucchini Cake
Getting your daily dose of vegetables with this healthy yet devilishly good cake is easy.
Grated zucchini blend seamlessly with the chocolate-filled mixture.
Roasted pistachios on top of the brown butter frosting add an extra pop of color.
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Mini Confetti Cakes
Isn’t everything better when it’s bite-sized?
Frost these mini cakes with homemade whipped cream for a smooth, clean texture.
Sometimes store-bought cake mix is what your dessert table needs.
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Top with chocolate frosting and toasted chopped pecans for the classic Texas Sheet Cake flavoring.
check that to add the frosting while the cake is still warm, as it thickens while it cools.
Each square will be dense and perfectly soft.
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see to it to let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Chocolate Lasagna
You’ll love dessert lasagna once you discover it.
Finish with chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and a sprinkling of chocolate chips.
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