Bake Away Your Stress: 27 Delicious Dessert Recipes That Double as Therapy

I found the perfect way to relax and treat yourself at the same time—these delicious dessert recipes are seriously like therapy in the kitchen. You know how baking can be so calming? Plus, you get a sweet reward at the end! Whether you’re a pro or just looking to try something new, these treats are sure to make your day a little better.

Southern Peach Cobbler With A Crispy Crust

A black bowl of peach cobbler next to a cup of coffee. — Southern Peach Cobbler With A Crispy Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Old Fashioned Recipe for Peach Cobbler with juicy peaches under a crispy cake like topping. Hot water is poured over the top for a caramelized topping.
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Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

Two apricot cars on a plate. — Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Shortbread Apricot Bars with dried apricots are covered in a mouthwatering buttery shortbread crust of coconut and pecans.
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Pumpkin Apple Bread

A partially sliced loaf of pumpkin bread next to a dish of butter. — Pumpkin Apple Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Homemade Pumpkin Apple Bread is super moist and full of warm fall spices. It’s the perfect treat for brunch or a coffee break.
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Super Moist Raspberry Ricotta Cake

A raspberry ricotta cake sprinkled with powdered sugar. — Super Moist Raspberry Ricotta Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This raspberry cake is a deliciously moist and scrumptious dessert, perfect on its own without any frosting.
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Homemade From-Scratch Praline Pumpkin Pie Recipe

A pumpkin pie with a slice removed. — Homemade From-Scratch Praline Pumpkin Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

The creamiest pumpkin pie recipe topped with a pecan praline topping for a Southern version of the classic.
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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients

A Lemonade pie topped with strawberries. — Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Pie With Just 5 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

EASY Icebox Strawberry Lemonade Pie is a refreshing summer pie with creamy lemon filling & fresh strawberries in a graham cracker crust.
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Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake

Cinnamon Apple Cake on a glass platter. — Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Apple Cinnamon Cake is a one pan spice cake that is so moist and easy to assemble with more apples than batter that everyone will love.
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Peach Pie With Custard

A peach custard pie topped with whipped cream. — Peach Pie With Custard. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Peach Pie with Custard is baked in a hearty crust similar to a crisp with a creamy peach filling that has a hint of cardamom.
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Strawberry Slab Pie

A serving being removed from a strawberry pie — Strawberry Slab Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just don’t want the hassle of making a traditional pie, you’ll love a slab pie filled with everything you love about a strawberry pie but easier!
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Rhubarb Galette With Peaches

A galette with peaches and rhubarb with whipped cream. — Rhubarb Galette With Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Try adding tart rhubarb to sweet peaches over a homemade flaky crust for a scrumptious rhubarb galette with peaches.
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Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Stacks of cookies with milk. — Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chocolate chip shortbread cookies are a buttery treat that have just the right combination of chocolate chunks, salt and butter.
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Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

Iced pumpkin cookies on a cooking rack. — Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a decadent cream cheese frosting.
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Pumpkin Layer Cake With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

A soft and moist Pumpkin Layer Cake with spiced pumpkin and a tangy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Ideal for fall or any special occasion.
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Just Sweet Enough Almond Sugar Cookies

With their signature nutty flavor and extra sweetness from toffee bits, these Almond Cookies are a crispy delight.
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Chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies

These chewy Rice Krispie Oatmeal Cookies have a crispy twist that are just what you need to shake up your baking routine.
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Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

Baked shortbread squares on a serving tray. — Buttery Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Rich and buttery with just a hint of sweetness, these Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies have a subtle, but standout flavor.
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Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

A close-up of a pecan pie with a golden crust, showing one slice being lifted out. The dense, caramelized filling packed with chopped pecans makes this classic an irresistible choice for easy desserts. — Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chocolate Pecan Pie is a fun twist on a beloved classic, made with a flaky pie crust, a chocolate ganache base, and a toasty pecan filling.
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Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

A top-down view of a partially eaten blackberry pie with a lattice crust on a wire cooling rack. The pie has a crispy golden-brown crust with juicy, dark purple filling. A bowl of whipped cream is placed nearby. Crumbs and a piece of pie are visible on the table. — Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Enjoy a delicious Blackberry Pie with a buttery crust and a sweet-tart filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert.
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Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting

A vanilla cupcake with creamy white frosting sits in a partially peeled paper liner, showing a bite taken out. Two peach slices are on the plate—perfect inspiration for Easy Dessert Recipes. — Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Peach Cupcakes are moist, tender, and bursting with fresh peach flavor thanks to peach puree in the batter and buttercream frosting.
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Homemade Fresh Peach Buckle With Blackberries

A close-up of a slice of cake topped with sliced peaches, whipped cream, and blackberries, being lifted from the rest of the cake—a tempting treat for anyone who loves dessert recipes. The cake appears moist and fluffy with a golden crust. — Homemade Fresh Peach Buckle With Blackberries. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With a soft crumb and fruit topping, this Fresh Peach Buckle recipe is a cross between a coffee cake and a cobbler.
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Not So Classic Strawberry Shortcake With Frosting

A slice of strawberry shortcake with frosting. — Not So Classic Strawberry Shortcake With Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This strawberry shortcake is a layered masterpiece of buttery cake, juicy strawberries, and cream cheese frosting.
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Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting

Carrot cake cupcakes on a serving tray. — Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Fluffy cream cheese frosting tops these moist carrot cake cupcakes for a decadent treat that’s not too sweet.
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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Frosted cupcakes with sprinkles. — Strawberry Filled Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting have strawberry jam, strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries all in a moist cupcake.
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Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows

An image of six chocolate-topped marshmallow brownies arranged on a sheet of parchment paper. The brownies are rectangular and have a smooth, shiny chocolate layer on top with visible marshmallow layers beneath. Small marshmallows are scattered around them. — Decadent Mississippi Mud Pie Brownies With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

These Mississippi Mud Brownies have three distinct layers: a rich brownie bottom topped with marshmallows and a decadent chocolate frosting.
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Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans

A batch of rich, chocolatey brownies in the form of cookies is displayed on a black wire cooling rack. The cookies are evenly spaced in a grid pattern, showcasing their cracked, glossy tops and dense, fudgy interior. — Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

With their gooey texture and subtle touch of espresso, these chocolate cookies are nothing short of heavenly.
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Bakery-Style Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

This super moist and tender lemon poppy seed cake has a buttery, pound cake-like texture with a sweet lemon glaze popping with citrus flavor.
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Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake

A slice of pumpkin pecan dump cake topped with whipped cream on a stack of white plates. The cake slice has layers of pumpkin, pecans, and yellow cake mix. In the background, a baking dish with more cake and autumn-themed decorations like leaves and a small pumpkin can be seen. — Warm Spiced Recipe For Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake is made with real pumpkin, classic pumpkin pie seasonings, brown sugar, cake mix, and chopped pecans.
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