Simple & Easy Dessert Recipes

Simple & Easy Dessert Recipes — Bless this Mess https://www.blessthismessplease.com/recipes/desserts/ Quick & Easy Recipes for the Entire Family Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:27:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-bless-this-mess-heart-default-image-32x32.png Simple & Easy Dessert Recipes — Bless this Mess https://www.blessthismessplease.com/recipes/desserts/ 32 32 Simple Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting https://www.blessthismessplease.com/simple-yellow-cake-with-chocolate-frosting/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/simple-yellow-cake-with-chocolate-frosting/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=110468 A slice of three-layer vanilla cake with chocolate frosting and sprinkles is served on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The rest of the cake is on a stand in the background.

A slice of three-layer vanilla cake with chocolate frosting and sprinkles is served on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The rest of the cake is on a stand in the background.

For birthdays, potlucks, or just a weekday that needs a little celebration, this yellow cake with chocolate frosting is the…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/simple-yellow-cake-with-chocolate-frosting/feed/ 0 20 Easy Apple Recipes for Every Season https://www.blessthismessplease.com/20-easy-apple-recipes-for-every-season/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/20-easy-apple-recipes-for-every-season/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=110550 apple pie with ice cream and white plate with fork and spoon.

apple pie with ice cream and white plate with fork and spoon.

When apple season rolls around, it’s easy to end up with more apples than you know what to do with,…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/20-easy-apple-recipes-for-every-season/feed/ 0 Zesty Lemon Bar Cookie Cups https://www.blessthismessplease.com/zesty-lemon-bar-cookie-cups/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/zesty-lemon-bar-cookie-cups/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=110463 A plate of mini lemon tarts with golden yellow filling, sprinkled with powdered sugar. A small jar of lemon curd and a cup are in the blurred background.

A plate of mini lemon tarts with golden yellow filling, sprinkled with powdered sugar. A small jar of lemon curd and a cup are in the blurred background.

Some desserts need to bring bright, citrusy flavor to the table without turning into an all-day baking project, and these…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/zesty-lemon-bar-cookie-cups/feed/ 0 Easy Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-strawberry-cheesecake-in-a-jar/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-strawberry-cheesecake-in-a-jar/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=110458 A glass jar with layered cheesecake, sliced strawberries, and whipped cream on top. A gold spoon and more strawberries are in the background, with another dessert jar slightly blurred behind.

A glass jar with layered cheesecake, sliced strawberries, and whipped cream on top. A gold spoon and more strawberries are in the background, with another dessert jar slightly blurred behind.

Some desserts need to feed a crowd without a single slice of stress, and this Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-strawberry-cheesecake-in-a-jar/feed/ 2 Birthday Cake Cheesecake in a Jar (No-Bake!) https://www.blessthismessplease.com/birthday-cake-cheesecake-in-a-jar-no-bake/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/birthday-cake-cheesecake-in-a-jar-no-bake/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=110318 A small glass jar filled with layered cake and creamy frosting, topped with colorful sprinkles and a lit pink-striped candle. Similar jars with candles and sprinkles are blurred in the background.

A small glass jar filled with layered cake and creamy frosting, topped with colorful sprinkles and a lit pink-striped candle. Similar jars with candles and sprinkles are blurred in the background.

When you need a show-stopping dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven, no-bake mason jar treats can easily become…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/birthday-cake-cheesecake-in-a-jar-no-bake/feed/ 0 Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies https://www.blessthismessplease.com/air-fryer-chocolate-chip-cookies/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/air-fryer-chocolate-chip-cookies/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=110332 Four chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack, with a baking tray and spatula in the background. The cookies are golden brown and chunky, sitting on a kitchen countertop.

Four chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack, with a baking tray and spatula in the background. The cookies are golden brown and chunky, sitting on a kitchen countertop.

When making multiple sheets of cookies seems like too much work, and you just want a gooey, warm batch of…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/air-fryer-chocolate-chip-cookies/feed/ 2 Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake (9×13 Pan Recipe) https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-9x13-pan-recipe/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-9x13-pan-recipe/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=109980 A slice of cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry sauce, is served on a white plate next to two fresh strawberries and a fork. More dessert bars and strawberries are visible in the background.

A slice of cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry sauce, is served on a white plate next to two fresh strawberries and a fork. More dessert bars and strawberries are visible in the background.

When you need a sweet, comforting treat to feed a hungry crowd or round out a family Sunday dinner, this…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-9x13-pan-recipe/feed/ 0 Easy Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-lemon-blueberry-layer-cake/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-lemon-blueberry-layer-cake/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=109879 A slice of lemon blueberry layer cake with white frosting is served on a plate, with whole blueberries scattered around. The rest of the cake, partially sliced, sits on a cake stand in the background. Lemons are also visible nearby.

A slice of lemon blueberry layer cake with white frosting is served on a plate, with whole blueberries scattered around. The rest of the cake, partially sliced, sits on a cake stand in the background. Lemons are also visible nearby.

There is something deeply comforting about slicing into a beautiful scratch-made cake, especially when you are hosting a busy family…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-lemon-blueberry-layer-cake/feed/ 0 Easy Monster Cookies Recipe (Thick & Chewy) https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-monster-cookies-recipe-thick-chewy/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-monster-cookies-recipe-thick-chewy/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=109926 A cooling rack holds oatmeal cookies with colorful candy-coated chocolates and chocolate chips. More cookies are stacked on a plate nearby, with a glass of milk in the corner.

A cooling rack holds oatmeal cookies with colorful candy-coated chocolates and chocolate chips. More cookies are stacked on a plate nearby, with a glass of milk in the corner.

If you need a quick win this week that makes the whole house smell like a bakery and keeps the…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/easy-monster-cookies-recipe-thick-chewy/feed/ 4 Best Fudgy Carmelitas Cookie Bars https://www.blessthismessplease.com/best-fudgy-carmelitas-cookie-bars/ https://www.blessthismessplease.com/best-fudgy-carmelitas-cookie-bars/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.blessthismessplease.com/?p=109915 Three stacked oatmeal bars filled with gooey caramel and chocolate chips, with an additional bar leaning against the stack. The texture appears crumbly and rich, with golden brown edges and visible oats.

Three stacked oatmeal bars filled with gooey caramel and chocolate chips, with an additional bar leaning against the stack. The texture appears crumbly and rich, with golden brown edges and visible oats.

I am always looking for new, simple treats to make in my kitchen that smell amazing and leave me without…]]> https://www.blessthismessplease.com/best-fudgy-carmelitas-cookie-bars/feed/ 0