Itโs true that the way to a manโs heart is through his stomach. Men are actually quite easy to please once you know what makes them happy. Food! Dessert! And thereโs so much to choose from! Any one of the following desserts always makes my hubby happy.
Fatherโs Day Desserts
1. Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
These addictive cookies have a secret ingredient that makes them soft and chewy: vanilla pudding mix.
The rich butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and chocolate chips make an incredibly delicious cookie that will turn even the toughest dad into the happiest dad on Fatherโs Day.
2. Texas Sheet Cake
Wonderful buttery chocolate cake coated with cocoa frosting and topped with pecans. SUPER easy and irresistibly good. Your Dad will love it.
3. Lemon Lime Pound Cake
This one is another classic, and I understand why. OMG, it is good! You can use the same recipe to make an Orange Crush Pound Cake by replacing the lemon-lime soda with orange soda and the lemon juice and zest with orange juice and zest.
4. Pecan Pie Brownies
Buttery pecans and fudgy chocolate will have your special guyโs taste buds soaring! Theyโre a dessert dream come true, with flavors as heavenly as they are irresistible and will have everyone coming back for seconds.
5. Homemade Brownies
Chocolatey, chewy, homemade brownies made from scratch with a flaky crust. NO mixer is required, and with just the right amount of sweetness to linger in your mouth. Youโll never open a boxed brownie mix again!
6. Apple Pie
Made with lightly spiced apple filling, this Apple Pie made with the best buttery-flaky Immaculate Bites pie crust is a must-have on any family occasion!
Use a mix of different kinds of apples to make the best homemade pie. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and itโs a dessert fit for the Best Dad of the Year!
7. Rum Raisin Ice Cream
Ice cream is always a favorite at my house. This one is my personal favorite because no churning is required. This tropical ice cream is so creamy, dreamy, and easy; it will fill your dreams with visions of the Islands โ so get excited!
8. Homemade Banana Pudding
A classic Southern no-bake dessert with decadent layers of vanilla wafers, fresh banana slices, whipped cream, and vanilla custard all made from scratch. This is a fantastic make-ahead dessert that is a hit all year round!
9. Flourless Chocolate Cake
Rich, fudgy, chocolatey, and deliciously moist gluten-free flourless chocolate cake made with just 7 simple ingredients that can be prepped ahead for Fatherโs Day or any occasion.
Serve it with my homemade Raspberry Sauce for a gourmet-style treat that tastes exceptionally HEAVENLY in every bite!
10. Peach Cobbler With Canned Peaches
Warm, juicy peaches nestled beneath a golden, buttery topping โ thereโs nothing quite like a homemade peach cobbler. This dessert merges the natural sweetness of juicy, ripe peaches with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of vanilla, creating a cozy treat perfect for any occasion.
11. German Chocolate Cake
Delicious layers of moist GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE, in divine harmony with a luscious coconut pecan filling then coated in a glorious chocolate frosting.
The most incredible showstopper chocolate cake youโll ever have! Itโs also the perfect make-ahead dessert because itโs even more divine the next day.
12. Pecan Pie
A Southern classic holiday dessert dubbed the mother of all pies. The flaky, buttery crust with a custardy crunchy pecan filling all mixed in a pan is the easiest pie youโll ever make!
Fatherโs Day is a great excuse not to have to wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy the richness of butter and eggs with the sweetness of brown sugar and corn syrup baked in a light and flaky pie crust.
13. No-Bake Key Lime Mango Coconut Cheesecake Pie
Wow, thatโs a mouthful. This luscious cake will fill your mouth with an amazing lime and coconut flavor!
Moist, creamy, and so heavenly! Thereโs no need to heat the oven for this perfectly sweet, tart, and sinfully good Fatherโs Day dessert!
14. Creme Brulee
A popular dessert of French origin with a sweet, rich custard base then topped with caramelized sugar. Itโs sooo easy to make, and you only need 6 ingredients to make this smooth and decadent, luxurious dessert!
Creme Brulee sounds so much more elegant than what it means in French, burnt cream, and this elegant dessert is a sure winner for Fatherโs Day.
15. Tembleque
An incredible coconut pudding from Puerto Rico, delivers pure comfort on New Yearโs Day and Christmas. However, the sweetened creaminess of full-fat coconut milk makes it the perfect dessert for any time of year, especially Fatherโs Day.
16. Carrot Cake
This sweet and flavorful carrot cake isnโt your average classic carrot cake. Packed with flavors from applesauce, ginger, and vanilla, this is sure to be your new favorite carrot cake recipe. Carrot is a vegetable, right? So does this awesome cake classify as healthy food?
17. Easy Peach Cobbler
An easy and delicious summer dessert made with tender, juicy fresh peaches and a crusty, buttery biscuit-like topping. A mouth-watering family dessert thatโs made from scratch and can be enjoyed all year round!
While you can make the mouthwatering dessert any time of year, Fatherโs Day comes at a time when you can make it from fresh peaches that are in season.
18. Tiramisu
This classic Italian coffee-flavored Tiramisu is a creamy, flavorful no-bake dessert. It comes in two versions โ the classic one using eggs AND a 20-minute quick version. Surprise your Dad with one of the best desserts you can make in your entire life!
The unique taste of mascarpone is what makes this dessert so rich. But donโt worry, if you only have cream cheese, I wonโt tell anyone.
19. Coca Cola Cake
Rich, chocolatey flavor and moist, light cake collide in this delectable recipe. Add a fudgy Coca-Cola glaze to the mix, and youโve got dessert perfection.
20. Chocolate Chip Scones
These tender, buttery scones will surely become the next family favorite! Theyโre golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of chocolate in every bite. An irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea!
21. Fruit Pizza
A festive dessert for any occasion that will surely tickle your dadโs or hubbyโs sweet tooth. Beautiful, colorful, and oh so delicious. This heaven-sent dessert pizza recipe is an absolute summer superstar dessert! The sweet pizza dough topped with cream cheese and fresh summer fruit is a win-win.
22. Fried Apples
This simple Southern treat combines tender apple slices with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, caramelized to perfection in a hot skillet. This recipe is so good youโll end up serving it all year round.
23. Lemon Tart
A sweet, bright classic lemon treat, lemon tart dessert is super easy to make. With its soft citrusy lemon curd filling and buttery, crumbly crust, itโs a total melt-in-your-mouth experience. Donโt let the summer pass by without trying this sweet, bright sensation.
24. Mississippi Mud Cake
Homemade Mississippi Mud Cake is a rich, dense, decadent chocolate cake covered in melted gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate frosting. This classic cake recipe never disappoints! Even my hubby, who isnโt big on desserts, loves this one.
25. Old-Fashioned Doughnut
Although they are not technically desserts, doughnuts can be served any time (breakfast, snack, or after a hearty meal). So Iโd definitely add them to my fatherโs day dessert collections. Besides, who can say no to a rich, fluffy, and addictingly delicious donut? Everybody loves it!
Whether they are glazed, sprinkled, rolled in cinnamon sugar, or as is, dads will surely enjoy every bite of this ultimate comfort food.
There you have an incredible list of desserts perfect for your dad, husband, son on his special day. Now, breathe, and enjoy the celebration.
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