Bake it ’til you fake it: 19 super simple desserts for the lazy baker

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This collection of 19 ultra-easy, mouth-wateringly good desserts will have everyone fooled. Think you need to spend hours in the kitchen? Nope! These recipes are all about maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Chocolate dump cake topped with colorful M&Ms.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Blueberry Pie Bombs

Blueberry pie bomb cut in half to show the filling.
Blueberry Pie Bombs. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Explode your dessert game! With pre-made dough and blueberry filling, it’s a burst of flavor with minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pie Bombs

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Slice of lemonade pie on a plate with lemonade in the background.
Frozen Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Need a zesty pick-me-up without the hassle? This pie is a breeze! Just mix, freeze, and you’re set with a citrus delight.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Crescent rolls with cinnamon sugar and icing on a plate.
Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Why make dough from scratch? Use crescent rolls, add some cinnamon-sugar magic, and voilà – morning perfection in minutes!
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

Bisquick Banana Bread

Sliced loaf of Bisquick banana bread on a cutting board with bananas in the background.
Bisquick Banana Bread. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Forget lengthy prep. Grab your Bisquick, toss in ripe bananas, and indulge in moist, tasty banana bread without the fuss.
Get the Recipe: Bisquick Banana Bread

Haystack Cookies

No bake haystack cookies on a white cake stand.
Haystack Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No bake? No problem! These are the ultimate mix-and-set treats, with a crunchy-chewy texture that’s pure cookie genius.
Get the Recipe: Haystack Cookies

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts decorated for halloween with frosting and sprinkles.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Donut worry about complicated recipes. Use cake mix for a quick, foolproof route to chocolatey donut deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Donuts

Halloween Cake Mix Cookies

Some orange and black sprinkled cookies on a cooling rack.
Halloween Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Spooky treats in a snap! Using cake mix, you’ll have hauntingly good cookies ready in no time. Trick or treat, indeed!
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cake Mix Cookies

Chocolate Dump Cake

Chocolate dump cake topped with colorful M&Ms.
Chocolate Dump Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

As easy as dumping ingredients together. Seriously, just dump, bake, and dive into a chocolaty indulgence. No mixers required!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Dump Cake

Jam Crescent Rolls

Jam crescent rolls drizzled with white icing with strawberries scattered around.
Jam Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Roll, fill, bake. It’s that simple. These crescent delights filled with your favorite jam are the epitome of lazy baking.
Get the Recipe: Jam Crescent Rolls

Chocolate Cherry Cake

Slice of chocolate cherry cake topped with cherry pie filling.
Chocolate Cherry Cake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Two main ingredients and you’re on your way to a decadent dessert. Chocolate and cherries are always a win, especially this easy!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cake

Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Love apple pie? Get all the flavors without the fuss. Pop these bites in the air fryer and enjoy a crispy, juicy treat in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Cool Whip Cookies

Cool whip cookies on parchment with powdered sugar.
Cool Whip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Whip up some fun with these cookies! Just mix, drop, and bake. So ridiculously easy, you’ll be reaching for seconds in no time!
Get the Recipe: Cool Whip Cookies

3-Ingredient Mint Truffles

A mint truffle in the middle of a broken mint Oreo cookie with green icing.
3-Ingredient Mint Truffles. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Seriously, only three ingredients? Yep! Dive into minty goodness with these truffles that come together in a snap.
Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Mint Truffles

Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Several chocolate covered strawberries decorated as Halloween ghosts on the table.
Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

No fancy pastry skills? No worries! Just dip, decorate, and deliver some haunted berry fun this Halloween.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Mini Key Lime Pie Bites

A front view of a mini key lime pie with more on a white plate in the background.
Mini Key Lime Pie Bites. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Why fuss with a whole pie? Pop these zingy bites into your mouth and enjoy instant limey goodness with zero hassle.
Get the Recipe: Mini Key Lime Pie Bites

Mango Ice Cream

Close up of homemade mango ice cream in a gluten-free cone being held between fingers.
Mango Ice Cream. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Two ingredients. One amazing tropical escape. No churn, no problem – dive spoon-first into summer anytime!
Get the Recipe: Mango Ice Cream

Air Fryer Cinnamon Chips

Cinnamon chips on a blue green plate on a wooden background.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Chips. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Why make regular chips when you can add a cinnamon twist? Fire up that air fryer for a treat that’s a real crispy crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Chips

Candy Corn Jello Cups

Orange and yellow Jello dessert cups on a tray.
Candy Corn Jello Cups. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Fun, colorful, and oh-so-easy! Layer up these festive jello cups and watch them vanish at your next spooky soirée.
Get the Recipe: Candy Corn Jello Cups

Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies

Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies on a black cooking rack.
Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

No sugar? No wait time? No kidding! Grab that Nutella and whip up guilt-free deliciousness in a jiffy. Nailed it!
Get the Recipe: Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies

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