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Here is every dessert on my site, from tall layer cakes and flaky pastries to cookies, tarts and creamy custards. Some are weekend projects, and plenty are ready in about an hour. Not sure where to start? Try my Napoleon cake, rogaliki (Ukrainian rugelach) or classic choux pastry for cream puffs and eclairs.

Marina, the author behind Let the Baking Begin, holding a roasted pear pavlova

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Cakes

CakesRoasted Pear Pavlova
CakesRussian Napoleon Cake★★★★★ (70)
CakesBerry Chantilly Cake★★★★★ (4)
CakesCheesecake and Raspberry Meringue Roulade★★★★★ (9)
CakesHazelnut Meringue Nutella Cake★★★★★ (25)
CakesYule Log★★★★★ (8)
CakesSimple Sponge Cake★★★★★ (275)
CakesInstant Pot Cheesecake★★★★★ (8)
CakesChocolate Cherry Cake★★★★★ (10)
CakesWalnut Cake with Coffee Frosting★★★★★ (10)
CakesUpside Down Apple Cake★★★★★ (8)
CakesHoneycomb Cake★★★★★ (15)
CakesDulce De Leche Cake★★★★★ (165)
CakesSpartak Cake★★★★★ (23)
CakesLemon Blueberry Pavlova Cake★★★★★ (8)
CakesStrawberry Pavlova★★★★★ (10)
CakesPolish Cake★★★★★ (7)
CakesPumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting★★★★★ (4)
CakesRussian Royal Cake★★★★★ (30)
CakesPavlova Cake★★★★★ (7)
CakesCherry Chocolate Pavlova★★★★★ (5)
CakesMarble Cake★★★★★ (8)
CakesHazelnut Meringue Cake★★★★★ (3)
CakesPeaches and Cream Layer Cake★★★★★ (19)

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Pastries

PastriesRogaliki
PastriesRussian Napoleon Cake★★★★★ (70)
PastriesCozonac★★★★★ (4)
PastriesPear Frangipane Tart★★★★★ (11)
PastriesAlmond Croissant★★★★★ (3)
PastriesCream Horns★★★★★ (4)
PastriesSweet Buns with Poppy Seed Filling★★★★★ (11)
PastriesQuick Blitz Puff Pastry★★★★★ (13)
PastriesApricot Tart★★★★★ (4)
PastriesRaspberry Scones Recipe with White Chocolate★★★★★ (3)
PastriesEasy Cheese Danish★★★★★ (52)
PastriesEasy Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry★★★★★ (7)
PastriesPaska Easter Bread★★★★★ (22)
PastriesBasic Brioche Bread★★★★★ (46)
PastriesCheesecake Danish★★★★★ (1)
PastriesApricot Almond Pastries★★★★★ (4)
PastriesBasic Pirog Dough★★★★★ (3)
PastriesCream Puffs★★★★★ (1)
PastriesMini Cherry Pies★★★★★ (2)
PastriesCheese and Basil Puff Pastry Twists★★★★★ (1)
PastriesApple and Dulce de Leche Pastries★★★★★ (2)
PastriesPoached Pears and Nutella Pastries★★★★★ (1)
PastriesAlmond Cream Puff Pastry Braid★★★★★ (7)
PastriesNutella Puff Pastry Danish★★★★★ (10)

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Cookies

CookiesRogaliki
CookiesAmaretti Cookies★★★★★ (37)
CookiesMeringue Mushrooms★★★★★ (6)
CookiesCream Horns★★★★★ (4)
CookiesApricot Tart★★★★★ (4)
CookiesLinzer Cookies★★★★★ (6)
CookiesEasy Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry★★★★★ (7)
CookiesKartoshka Rum Balls★★★★★ (3)
CookiesCranberry Bliss Bars★★★★★ (10)
CookiesHazelnut Meringue Bombs★★★★★ (31)
CookiesHazelnut Meringue★★★★★ (7)
CookiesMeringue Cookies★★★★★ (5)
CookiesChewy Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies★★★★★ (11)
CookiesPlum Butter Cookies★★★★★ (9)
CookiesOreshki★★★★★ (18)
CookiesChocolate Crinkle Cookies★★★★★ (5)
CookiesNo Bake Rice Krispies Cookies★★★★★ (2)
CookiesCopycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars★★★★★ (26)
CookiesBest Almond Joy Cookies Ever!★★★★★ (1)
CookiesDavid Lebovits’ Lemon Madelines★★★★★ (2)
CookiesCheesecake Fold Cookies★★★★★ (6)
CookiesMayer Lemon Macarons
CookiesChocolate Chip Cookies★★★★★ (1)
CookiesDouble Chocolate Salted Caramel Brownie

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Tarts

TartsPlum Galette with Almond Cream
TartsPear Frangipane Tart★★★★★ (11)
TartsAlmond Cream Filling★★★★★ (21)
TartsApricot Tart★★★★★ (4)
TartsPlum Butter Pirog★★★★★ (8)
TartsApple Rhubarb Meringue Pirog★★★★★ (1)
TartsApple Pie Bites
TartsAlmond Flour Plum Tart★★★★★ (3)
TartsMini Cherry Pies★★★★★ (2)
TartsPoached Pears and Nutella Pastries★★★★★ (1)
TartsCherry Galette with Homemade Whipped Cream and Almond Flakes★★★★★ (1)
TartsPuff Pastry Berries & Cream Tarts★★★★★ (14)
TartsDulce de Leche Tartlets
TartsAlmond and Pineapple Tart★★★★★ (1)
TartsCreamy Mushroom Goat Cheese Tart
TartsMini Apple Pies with Caramel Filling★★★★★ (1)
TartsBanana Creme Brulee Tart
TartsEgg Tart and Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
TartsPear & Almond Cream Tart★★★★★ (1)
TartsApple and Pear Tart★★★★★ (1)
TartsTarte Tatin★★★★★ (1)

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Custards & Puddings

Custards & PuddingsEasy Mango Sago Dessert★★★★★ (1)
Custards & PuddingsRussian Napoleon Cake★★★★★ (70)
Custards & PuddingsPanna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce★★★★★ (8)
Custards & PuddingsHazelnut Meringue Bombs★★★★★ (31)
Custards & PuddingsChocolate Banana No Bake Custard Cake★★★★★ (2)
Custards & PuddingsChocolate Custard Roll★★★★★ (18)
Custards & PuddingsBird’s Milk Cake★★★★★ (19)
Custards & PuddingsEsterhazy★★★★★ (18)
Custards & PuddingsShortbread Meringue Cake with Custard Buttercream★★★★★ (15)
Custards & PuddingsCoffee and Chocolate Pot de Creme★★★★★ (1)
Custards & PuddingsDutch Baby Pancakes★★★★★ (1)
Custards & PuddingsClassic Creme Brulee★★★★★ (4)
Custards & PuddingsKing of Napoleons goes Rectangular!★★★★★ (3)
Custards & PuddingsMarina’s Bird’s Milk Cake★★★★★ (22)
Custards & PuddingsBoston Cream Pie Cream Horns
Custards & PuddingsRussian Napoleon with Pastry Cream
Custards & PuddingsBest Napoleon Cake Ever!★★★★★ (49)
Custards & PuddingsClassic Eclair★★★★★ (27)
Custards & PuddingsBanana Creme Brulee Tart
Custards & PuddingsGrapefruit Creme Brulee
Custards & PuddingsBoston Cream Pie Cake★★★★★ (2)
Custards & PuddingsChocolate Custard Cake★★★★★ (1)
Custards & PuddingsFlan
Custards & Puddings“Holiday” Cake / “Празднечный” торт★★★★★ (2)

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Cheesecakes

CheesecakesTiramisu★★★★★ (5)
CheesecakesCheesecake Danish★★★★★ (1)
CheesecakesApricot Almond Pastries★★★★★ (4)
CheesecakesCheesecake Brownie★★★★★ (1)
CheesecakesCheesecake and Berry Trifle
CheesecakesRaspberry Cheesecake Danish★★★★★ (18)
CheesecakesRed Velvet Cheesecake Cake★★★★★ (9)
CheesecakesEasy Swirled Cheesecake Brownies★★★★★ (6)
CheesecakesCreamy Blackberry Cheesecake Tart
CheesecakesCheesecake Fold Cookies★★★★★ (6)
CheesecakesCheese Cake & Apricot Pastries★★★★★ (1)
CheesecakesNo Bake, Strawberry Cheesecake Cups

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Bars

BarsPlum Crumble Bars with Walnut Shortbread Crust
BarsCranberry Coffee Cake★★★★★ (71)
BarsBaklava★★★★★ (3)
Bars7 Layer Bars★★★★★ (11)
BarsCranberry Bliss Bars★★★★★ (10)
BarsPlum Butter Pirog★★★★★ (8)
BarsChocolate Walnut Brownie★★★★★ (2)
BarsCheesecake Brownie★★★★★ (1)
BarsChoux Pastry★★★★★ (1)
BarsCopycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars★★★★★ (26)
BarsEasy Swirled Cheesecake Brownies★★★★★ (6)
BarsDouble Chocolate Salted Caramel Brownie
BarsClassic Eclair★★★★★ (27)
BarsChocolate Walnut Fudge

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Macarons

MacaronsHazelnut Macarons★★★★★ (7)
MacaronsCoffee Macaron★★★★★ (24)
MacaronsDulce de Leche Macarons★★★★★ (1)
MacaronsWhite Chocolate Raspberry Macarons★★★★★ (4)
MacaronsBasic Macarons★★★★★ (86)
MacaronsRafaello Macaron★★★★★ (1)
MacaronsMayer Lemon Macarons
MacaronsDark Chocolate Truffle Macarons★★★★★ (12)
MacaronsRaspberry Macarons★★★★★ (2)
MacaronsPistachio Macarons★★★★★ (3)
MacaronsSalted Caramel Macaron★★★★★ (4)
MacaronsChocolate Macarons★★★★★ (2)

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Coffee Cakes

Coffee CakesCranberry Coffee Cake★★★★★ (71)
Coffee CakesEasy Apple Cake★★★★★ (7)
Coffee CakesApple Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping★★★★★ (7)
Coffee CakesUpside Down Apple Cake★★★★★ (8)
Coffee CakesQuick Apple Cake★★★★★ (8)
Coffee CakesPillow Soft Plum Coffee Cake★★★★★ (6)
Coffee CakesBlueberry Muffin★★★★★ (4)
Coffee CakesStarbucks’ Lemon Loaf Cake★★★★★ (22)
Coffee CakesPoppyseed Cake with Lemon Glaze★★★★★ (3)
Coffee CakesBlueberry & Raspberry Coffee Cake

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Ukrainian & Slavic

Ukrainian & SlavicRogaliki
Ukrainian & SlavicRussian Napoleon Cake★★★★★ (70)
Ukrainian & SlavicChocolate Cherry Cake★★★★★ (10)
Ukrainian & SlavicSyrniki★★★★★ (19)
Ukrainian & SlavicCheese Blintz★★★★★ (11)
Ukrainian & SlavicRussian Blini★★★★★ (9)
Ukrainian & SlavicHoneycomb Cake★★★★★ (15)
Ukrainian & SlavicSpartak Cake★★★★★ (23)
Ukrainian & SlavicHomemade Marshmallow★★★★★ (4)
Ukrainian & SlavicPaska Easter Bread★★★★★ (22)
Ukrainian & SlavicKartoshka Rum Balls★★★★★ (3)
Ukrainian & SlavicPolish Cake★★★★★ (7)
Ukrainian & SlavicRussian Royal Cake★★★★★ (30)
Ukrainian & SlavicHazelnut Meringue Cake★★★★★ (3)
Ukrainian & SlavicPlum Butter Pirog★★★★★ (8)
Ukrainian & SlavicKyiv Cake★★★★★ (9)
Ukrainian & Slavic3 Ingredient Sponge Cake★★★★★ (39)
Ukrainian & SlavicApple Rhubarb Meringue Pirog★★★★★ (1)
Ukrainian & SlavicBasic Pirog Dough★★★★★ (3)
Ukrainian & SlavicBird’s Milk Cake★★★★★ (19)
Ukrainian & SlavicMarkiza Cake★★★★★ (42)
Ukrainian & SlavicChocolate Kiev Cake★★★★★ (27)
Ukrainian & SlavicNutella Napoleon
Ukrainian & SlavicStrawberry Marshmallow★★★★★ (8)
Ukrainian & SlavicOreshki★★★★★ (18)
Ukrainian & SlavicKing of Napoleons goes Rectangular!★★★★★ (3)
Ukrainian & SlavicMarina’s Bird’s Milk Cake★★★★★ (22)
Ukrainian & SlavicStrawberry Bird’s Milk Jello★★★★★ (4)
Ukrainian & SlavicRussian Napoleon with Pastry Cream
Ukrainian & SlavicNo-Bake Honey Cake★★★★★ (20)
Ukrainian & SlavicKiev Cake★★★★★ (5)
Ukrainian & SlavicBest Napoleon Cake Ever!★★★★★ (49)
Ukrainian & SlavicCherry Vareniki★★★★★ (5)
Ukrainian & SlavicPrague Cake★★★★★ (2)
Ukrainian & SlavicMarkiza Cake★★★★★ (7)

Candy

CandyEasy Coconut Candy★★★★★ (8)
CandyHomemade Marshmallow★★★★★ (4)
CandyWhite Chocolate Coconut Candy★★★★★ (5)
CandyLemon Truffles★★★★★ (3)
Candy4 Ingredient Toffee Crunch★★★★★ (3)
CandyChocolate Walnut Fudge

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Pirog

PirogQuick Apple Cake★★★★★ (8)
PirogPlum Butter Pirog★★★★★ (8)
PirogApple Rhubarb Meringue Pirog★★★★★ (1)
PirogBasic Pirog Dough★★★★★ (3)
PirogCherry Galette with Homemade Whipped Cream and Almond Flakes★★★★★ (1)

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Scones

SconesRaspberry Scones Recipe with White Chocolate★★★★★ (3)
SconesStrawberry Scones★★★★★ (10)
SconesBlueberry Scones★★★★★ (69)

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Cupcakes

CupcakesPassion Fruit Panna Cotta★★★★★ (17)
CupcakesChocolate Cupcake with Dulce De Leche Buttercream★★★★★ (3)
CupcakesQuick and Easy Vanilla Cupcake★★★★★ (1)

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Close-up of air fryer pears glossy with caramel syrup DessertAir Fryer Pears
PastriesRogaliki – Ukrainian Rugelach with Plum Butter (Video)
Candied plums roasted in sugar, glossy and caramelized in their own ruby syrup on a parchment-lined sheet pan DessertRoasted Plums (Candied, Just 2 Ingredients)
Roasted pear pavlova topped with whole caramelized pears and caramel CakesRoasted Pear Pavlova
Roasted plum pavlova on a white cake stand with plum syrup running down the meringue DessertRoasted Plum Pavlova
BarsPlum Crumble Bars with Walnut Shortbread Crust (Video)
Italian plum galette with almond cream on parchment, surrounded by fresh Italian plums TartsPlum Galette with Almond Cream (Video)
A sliced loaf of chocolate chip banana bread DessertChocolate Chip Banana Bread (Insanely Moist, Decadent, One-Bowl)★★★★★ (1)
Mango Sago in a cup, with a spoonful of mango sago sitting on top of the cup Custards & PuddingsEasy Mango Sago Dessert Recipe (Video)★★★★★ (1)
Cranberry Bliss Coffee Cake {Moist Coffee Cake with White Chocolate, Cranberries and Cream Cheese Glaze - a perfect dessert or breakfast!} BarsCranberry Coffee Cake (Video)★★★★★ (71)
CakesRussian Napoleon Cake – Puff Pastry Cake★★★★★ (70)
PastriesCozonac – Romanian Easter or Christmas Bread★★★★★ (4)
Puff pastry tarts filled with cheesecake filling and raspberries on top, sitting inside a white square plate. DessertRaspberry Tarts (VIDEO)★★★★★ (4)
Top view of Chantilly Cake with berries and flowers as a wreath. CakesBerry Chantilly Cake Recipe★★★★★ (4)
Almond Cookies stacked on a cake tray. CookiesAmaretti Cookies Recipe★★★★★ (37)
Side view of a piece of the meringue roulade on a plate. CakesCheesecake and Raspberry Meringue Roulade★★★★★ (9)
DessertHomemade Flaky Pie Crust Recipe★★★★★ (2)
Hazelnut Meringue Nutella Cake - Layers Chocolate Poppyseed Cake, Hazelnut Meringue and Nutella Custard Buttercream will have your guests swoon from this deliciousness! Step by Step pictures are included for guaranteed success! | by Let the Baking Begin! CakesHazelnut Meringue Nutella Cake Recipe★★★★★ (25)
CakesYule Log Recipe (Buche de Noel)★★★★★ (8)
CookiesMeringue Mushrooms Recipe★★★★★ (6)
DessertBaked Pears Recipe★★★★★ (81)
BarsBaklava Recipe★★★★★ (3)
PastriesPear Frangipane Tart Recipe★★★★★ (11)
Almond Cream in a bowl with a whisk in the background. TartsAlmond Cream Filling (Frangipane)★★★★★ (21)
Coffee CakesEasy Apple Cake – Sharlotka (4 ingredients)★★★★★ (7)
PastriesAlmond Croissant Recipe★★★★★ (3)
Simple Yellow Sponge Cake - foolproof recipe for a fluffy, delicious yellow cake that can be used for cakes and cupcakes | by Let the Baking Begin! CakesSimple Sponge Cake Recipe★★★★★ (275)
DessertLazy Pierogi Recipe★★★★★ (6)
CakesInstant Pot Cheesecake Recipe (New York Style)★★★★★ (8)
PastriesCream Horns Recipe★★★★★ (4)
PastriesSweet Buns with Poppy Seed Filling★★★★★ (11)
PastriesQuick Blitz Puff Pastry★★★★★ (13)
Bars7 Layer Bars (Magic Cookie Bars)★★★★★ (11)
DessertMini Donuts Recipe★★★★★ (5)
Drunken Cherry Cake sliced on a plate. CakesChocolate Cherry Cake (Drunken Cherry Cake)★★★★★ (10)
PastriesApricot Tart★★★★★ (4)
Ukrainian & SlavicSyrniki Recipe (Video)★★★★★ (19)
DessertKrispy Kreme Copycat Donut Recipe★★★★★ (66)
PastriesRaspberry Scones Recipe with White Chocolate★★★★★ (3)
SconesStrawberry Scones★★★★★ (10)
DessertSweet Bread Recipe – Basic Sweet Yeast Dough★★★★★ (120)
Ukrainian & SlavicCheese Blintz Recipe (Video)★★★★★ (11)
CupcakesPassion Fruit Panna Cotta Recipe★★★★★ (17)
CakesWalnut Cake with Coffee Frosting★★★★★ (10)
Ukrainian & SlavicRussian Blini Recipe★★★★★ (9)
MacaronsHazelnut Macarons★★★★★ (7)
PastriesEasy Cheese Danish (Video)★★★★★ (52)
CookiesLinzer Cookies★★★★★ (6)
CandyEasy Coconut Candy Recipe (3 Ingredients ONLY)★★★★★ (8)
DessertSimple Homemade Sugar Donuts★★★★★ (415)
Coffee CakesApple Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping★★★★★ (7)
CakesUpside Down Apple Cake★★★★★ (8)
Honeycomb Cake - Moldovian Specialty Coffee Cake CakesHoneycomb Cake Recipe – Babka Nyagre★★★★★ (15)
Apple Turnover with Puff Pastry PastriesEasy Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry★★★★★ (7)
CakesDulce De Leche Cake (Golden Key Cake)★★★★★ (165)
Chocolate layer cake with sour cream frosting on a plate surrounded by cake slices CakesSpartak Cake Recipe (Chocolate Honey Cake)★★★★★ (23)
CakesLemon Blueberry Pavlova Cake★★★★★ (8)
Custards & PuddingsPanna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce★★★★★ (8)
DessertStrawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe★★★★★ (2)
Easy Sugar Glazed Donuts DessertQuick Fried Donut Recipe★★★★★ (1)
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