Make These 35 Summer Cookout Desserts Once—You'll Be Asked to Bring Them Forever

Dessert is basically the grand finale of any summer cookout, and honestly, it’s what people remember most. One bite of something amazing and suddenly you’re “the dessert person” for every future gathering. These recipes are that good—the kind that disappear in minutes and have people asking for the recipe before they’ve even finished their plate. No pressure, though.

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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Vintage Banana Split Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist banana split bundt cake with pineapple, maraschino cherries, and pecans, topped with pineapple cream cheese frosting.
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Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Hummingbird Sheet Cake combines ripe bananas, pineapple, and cinnamon with a rich cream cheese frosting and crunchy pecans.
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Juicy Peach Cobbler Cake Made From Scratch

This Peach Cobbler Cake has all the fresh peach flavor and juicy peaches you love from cobbler, but with a tender cake top.
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Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

Texas Sheet Cake with cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and pecans. A simple recipe that’s big on flavor and texture.
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A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk

A sweet potato pie next to a bowl of whipped cream. — A Foolproof Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Made With Condensed Milk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Sweet Potato Pie with condensed milk, orange zest, and cinnamon makes for a creamy, flavorful dessert. Perfect for holidays or any time of year.
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Moist Butter Pecan Pound Cake With Glaze

This buttery Butter Pecan Pound Cake with brown butter frosting and pecans is a rich, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Pecan Praline Cheesecake With Caramel Sauce

This Praline Cheesecake with caramel sauce has everything you crave—a crunchy pecan crust, creamy cheesecake, and rich, homemade caramel.
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An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits

A white baking dish filled with freshly baked berry cobbler topped with six golden brown biscuits. The dish is placed on a cooling rack. Two spoons and stacked bowls, one pink and one green, sit in the background on a light-colored surface with a gray cloth—reminiscent of vintage recipes. — An Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Homemade Biscuits. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Blackberry cobbler has a syrupy blackberry filling topped with golden brown créme fraiche biscuits made from scratch.
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Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe From Scratch

When talking about old fashioned southern desserts, we can’t miss out on the classic pound cake, made even better with cream cheese.
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Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake

A close-up of a sliced bundt cake with a light glaze. The southern dessert is golden brown with a moist, dense interior. One piece is cut and raised on a cake server, revealing the soft cake texture inside. The background includes a white surface and blurred utensils. — Old Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Kentucky Butter Cake is a Southern staple thanks to its tender crumb that’s soaked in a sweet butter sauce while still warm.
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Moist 7 Up Cake With Lemon-Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

A bundt cake with white frosting and a slice taken out. — Moist 7 Up Cake With Lemon-Lime Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Moist 7 Up cake with lemon-lime soda, fresh zest, sweet syrup, and a tangy cream cheese frosting is a nostalgic dessert with a modern spin.
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Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

This chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor.
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Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding With Meringue

This warm banana pudding is a deliciously creamy dessert made with fresh bananas and a rich custard.
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Coconut Custard Pie: A Southern Classic

Creamy coconut custard pie made with coconut milk, egg yolks, and a golden crust. Baked and topped with toasted coconut for a perfect finish.
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Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies (Soft And Chewy)

Whip up these Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with oats, brown sugar, and a sweet glaze—just like the ones you loved as a kid.
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Old Fashioned Apple Custard Pie Recipe

Buttery crust, tart apples, and a creamy custard filling make this Apple Custard Pie the perfect not-too-sweet comfort dessert.
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Homemade Peach Cobbler With Pie Crust

This peach cobbler with pie crust is packed with sweet peaches, brown sugar, and warm spices and then baked until mouthwatering perfection.
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Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust

A batch of apricot bars on parchment paper. — Apricot Bars With A Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Buttery shortbread crust meets sweet apricot filling, coconut, and pecans. A melt-in-your-mouth treat with a tropical twist.
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Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake With Raspberries

A light, fruity cherry coffee cake with fresh fruit and no streusel topping. Perfect for brunches and breakfast gatherings.
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies

A platter of brownies with pretzels around them — Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These brownies pair creamy peanut butter frosting with salty pretzels for a sweet-salty delight. Perfect for parties or a decadent snack.
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Peach Cake With Cinnamon Streusel

A cake pan of baked peach coffee cake. — Peach Cake With Cinnamon Streusel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Peach cake is a scrumptious way to use your fresh peaches and as a bonus, there’s more streusel than cake! Great for brunch or Dessert.
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Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust

Pecan tarts on a display rack. — Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This SIMPLE recipe for mini pecan pie tarts uses cream cheese in the crust for an extra flaky pastry paired with the gooey-ist, richest, filling.
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Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel

A batch of turtle brownies stacked on top of each other. — Gooey Turtle Brownies With Homemade Caramel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Decadent brownies with homemade caramel, pecans, and a hint of cayenne for depth. Gooey, rich, and packed with flavor.
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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls W/ Cream Cheese Frosting

Overnight strawberry rolls filled with jam and topped with cream cheese frosting. A buttery, sweet start to any holiday or weekend.
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Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

A sliced sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream. — Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a beloved dessert, similar to pumpkin pie but even better. Serve it all year long, not just during the holidays.
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Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping

A square of cake with a bite taken out. — Buttermilk Cake With Praline Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Try this buttermilk cake that is moist and topped with a delicious brown sugar praline topping for a simple and easy recipe.
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From Scratch Chocolate Mud Cake With Marshmallow Frosting

A piece of cake with a bite taken out. — From Scratch Chocolate Mud Cake With Marshmallow Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This rich, decadent cake recipe has a moist chocolate cake base topped with gooey marshmallows and a homemade butter frosting.
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German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut

A coconut brownie with a glass of milk. — German Chocolate Brownies With Coconut. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Layers of coconut-pecan filling sandwiched between rich, fudgy brownies. A three-layer masterpiece for chocolate lovers.
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Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

A tray of raspberry tarts in phyllo cups. — Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
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Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe

A blue baking pan with peach cobbler cake covered with ice cream. — Peach Cobbler Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

No mixer is needed for this simple peach cake. Melted butter in the baking dish creates a fabulous crust.
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Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

A tray of cheesecake bars. — Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and blueberry jam swirl make these bars unforgettable. A perfect balance of tangy and sweet.
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Augusta National Moist And Buttery Pound Cake Recipe

This easy Augusta National Moist and Buttery Pound Cake Recipe has a creamy soft, dense texture perfect for soaking up fresh, juicy strawberries.
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Triple Chocolate Brownies

This gluten-free brownie recipe is extra fudgy and perfectly chewy. Made with 3 types of chocolate and a dairy-free option.
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Carrot Cake Cobbler

Carrot Cake Cobbler is the ultimate Southern dessert with cake on the top and hot caramel sauce on the bottom! Serve warm with ice cream!
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