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35+ Delicious Layered Desserts

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Layered Desserts are often beautiful and unique, and one of my favorite ways to combine flavors! Here are 35+ Delicious Layered Desserts for you to check out!

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Desserts should taste amazing, but looking amazing doesn't hurt, either! These 35+ Delicious Layered Desserts have delicious layers of flavor, are often unique, and they're beautiful, too!

If you enjoy this post, check out my roundups with 40+ Unique Desserts, 30+ Birthday Brunch Ideas, and 40+ Fancy Desserts!

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Why You'll Love Layered Desserts

Layered desserts can be light and fruity or deeply decadent--it's up to you! From layered cakes to decadent bars, there's a recipe here for everyone!

When you think of layered desserts, you might be thinking that all of these recipes are difficult, but that's not the case!

If you're looking for a layered dessert that's quick and easy, check out the recipes for my Chocolate Ganache Cake and Oatmeal Brownies!

Now, if you're looking for a showstopper project where time isn't an issue, check out the recipes for my Neapolitan Cake and Chocolate Champagne Cake!

I love creating decadent flavor combinations--some of them unexpected, by layering flavors in my recipes! Go ahead and get yourself the perfect bite with all the layers, and enjoy!

Layered Dessert Recipes

I included in this list all of my recipes that have layers of flavor! Here you'll find recipes for layer cakes, pies with multiple layers of flavor, bars with layered toppings, and more!

Layered Cakes

Closeup of sliced Chocolate Champagne Cake.
Chocolate Ganache Cake
This Chocolate Ganache Cake is one layer of soft chocolate cake drenched in dark chocolate ganache! The cake mixes up easily (no mixer required!), and the ganache takes about five minutes. So easy and delicious!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Chocolate Ganache Cake with a blackberry on top.
Lavender Lemon Cake
This Lavender Lemon Cake is two layers of light, moist lemon cake with a smooth and silky lavender buttercream! The textures and flavors of this beauty are a masterpiece!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Lavender Lemon Cake on a white plate with lavender flowers alongside.
Chocolate Champagne Cake
This Chocolate Champagne Cake has super chocolatey champagne cake with champagne Italian meringue buttercream and dark chocolate ganache! For your next celebration, or anytime!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Chocolate Champagne Cake on a black plate.
Irish Apple Cake
This Irish Apple Cake is a tender cinnamon-spiced cake with baked apples and a crisp streusel top. This cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and a lovely treat for Fall, St. Patrick's Day, or anytime you're craving an apple treat! If you'd like, you can serve it with my Whiskey Caramel Sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Caramel being drizzled from a spoon onto a slice of Irish Apple Cake on a white plate.
Cornmeal Pound Cake with Blueberry Whipped Cream
This Blueberry Cornmeal Pound Cake is a slightly sweet cornmeal buttermilk pound cake topped with blueberry crème fraîche whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of sliced Cornmeal Poun
Chocolate Orange Cake
This Chocolate Orange Cake is a single layer of moist, fluffy chocolate orange cake topped with chocolate orange buttercream! You will love this cake's depth of flavor!
Check out this recipe!
Chocolate Orange Cake with bite missing.
Apple Upside Down Cake
This Apple Upside Down Cake is a spiced cake that starts with sliced apples and cider caramel on the bottom, but once the cake it inverted, they're on top! Fantastic served warm or at room temperature, as-is or with a scoop of ice cream and salted caramel sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Apple cider caramel being poured onto ice cream on top of a slice of Apple Upside Down Cake.
Neapolitan Cake
The classic flavors of vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate combine in this Neapolitan Cake! This three-layer beauty is a celebration cake!
Check out this recipe!
Neapolitan Cake with graham bunnies on a white cake stand.

Layered Cheesecakes

Slice of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake on a white plate.
Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake
This No Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake is layers of strawberry and vanilla bean cheesecake in a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry crunch topping! Completely no bake and delicious, you'll want this beauty on repeat in your kitchen!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake on white plate.
Cookie Dough Cheesecake with Brownie Crust
This Cookie Dough Cheesecake with Brownie Crust is three desserts in one! A fudgy brownie is topped with (eggless!) chocolate chip cookie dough, then with a layer of no-bake vanilla bean cheesecake!
Check out this recipe!
Top view of Cookie Dough Cheesecake with Brownie Crust.
Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake
This Vanilla Bean Blondie Cheesecake is a creamy, no-bake vanilla bean cheesecake with a funfetti blondie crust and whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Lemon Curd Cheesecake with Lemon Cookie Crust
This Lemon Curd Cheesecake is a lemon lover's dream! This beauty has a lemon sugar cookie crust topped with no-bake lemon cheesecake, homemade lemon curd, and whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
Slice of Lemon Curd Cheesecake on a fluted plate with yellow flowers and lemons in the background.

Layered Cookies & Bars

Stack of Blondie Brownies with salted caramel sauce dripping down the side.
Blondie Brownies
These Blondie Brownies are two desserts in one! The browned butter blondie layer is topped with a fudgy brownie layer for the ultimate treat! I drizzled a few of mine with homemade salted caramel sauce for a truly decadent dessert, but these are so rich and delicious they don't really need it!
Check out this recipe!
Stack of Blondie Brownies with salted caramel sauce dripping down the side.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are cream cheese sugar cookies sandwiched with swirls of strawberry cream cheese frosting!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies on white plate.
Sweet Potato Cookies
These Sweet Potato Cookies are soft, cakey, and deliciously spiced! In a nod to sweet potato casserole, they're topped with homemade marshmallow for an irresistibly sweet finish. These cookies would make a perfect (and unique!) addition to your Thanksgiving gatherings!
Check out this recipe!
Sweet Potato Cookie topped with marshmallow frosting on a scalloped white plate.
Oatmeal Brownies
These fudgy Oatmeal Brownies have a buttery, crisp oatmeal crust! A recipe tried-and-true from my childhood, and a regular occurrence at my house during the holidays!
Check out this recipe!
Top view of Oatmeal Brownies with one brownie turned on its side.
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
These Pumpkin Pie Cookies are cinnamon sugar cookie cups filled with pumpkin filling and topped with whipped cream! These bite-sized gems are irresistible!
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of a Pumpkin Pie Cookie with a bite missing on a small fluted plate with cinnamon sticks in the foreground and more cookies in the background.
Strawberry Jam Cookies
These Strawberry Jam Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth vanilla bean thumbprint cookies filled with strawberry jam, then drizzled with vanilla bean glaze! So versatile and delicious, you'll find yourself making them for every occasion!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Jam Cookies on parchment paper with a jar of jam and vanilla beans nearby.
Cinnamon Roll Bars
These Cinnamon Roll Bars taste just like your favorite cinnamon roll slathered in vanilla-cinnamon cream cheese frosting, but bake up in a fraction of the time!
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of Cinnamon Roll Bar with bite missing.
Caramel Cookies
These Caramel Cookies have the nutty richness of browned butter paired with the silky sweetness of dulce de leche! If you enjoy a sweet and salty treat, sprinkle them with some flaky sea salt for the perfect finishing touch!
Check out this recipe!
A round, stamped Caramel Cookie with dulce de leche in the center on a dark wood table with a bite missing.
Strawberry Thyme Blondies
These Strawberry Thyme Blondies are a dream combination oftextures and flavors! The browned-butter blondies are topped with astrawberry-thyme mascarpone mousse that is *almost* too pretty to eat!
Check out this recipe!
Top view of sliced Strawberry Thyme Blondies with cut strawberries and sprigs of thyme on top.
Lemon Curd Cookies
These Lemon Curd Cookies are soft, chewy lemon cookies topped with homemade lemon curd! The mix of textures and the sweet-tart lemon flavor will make these a new favorite!
Check out this recipe!
Lemon Curd Cookies on a silver cooling rack with a jar of lemon curd in the background.
Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars
These Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars have a crisp espresso shortbread crust topped with an apple-cinnamon filling, then with a crunchy cinnamon-espresso topping! These bars are so cozy and delicious!
Check out this recipe!
Side view of sliced Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars with apples in the background.
Honey Lavender Latte Cookies
These Honey Lavender Latte Cookies are espresso sugar cookies frosted with honey lavender buttercream! Your favorite drink in cookie form!
Check out this recipe!
Closeup of Honey Lavender Latte Cookies on a pan.
Baileys Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft, chewy Baileys Chocolate Chip Cookies have homemade Baileys Irish cream in both the cookies and the buttercream!
Check out this recipe!
Bailey's Chocolate Chip Cookies on a baking sheet.
Sage Cookies with Cranberry Buttercream
These Sage Cookies with Cranberry Buttercream are an unexpected treat! The sage sugar cookies are sandwiched with cranberry buttercream, for an outstanding combination of flavors and textures!
Check out this recipe!
Stack of three Cranberry Sage Cookies on parchment paper with a candied sage leaf on top.

Layered Pies & Tarts

Slice of Cinnamon Pie with Apple Cider Meringue on a white plate.
Ginger Grapefruit Tart
Grapefruit rarely get the spotlight, but it's all about the sweet-tart grapefruit in this Ginger Grapefruit Tart! A sweet, grapefruit-and-ginger pastry crust filled with grapefruit curd and topped with toasted honey meringue and crystallized ginger!
Check out this recipe!
Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie
This Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie has a classic pumpkin pie filling inside a gingerbread crust! Topped with spiced whipped cream, this pie would be perfect for all your holiday festivities!
Check out this recipe!
Apricot Tart
This Apricot Tart is a sweet pastry crust filled with apricot preserves and a no-bake cheesecake filling, topped with fresh apricots! Cool, creamy, and delicious, it's a fantastic Summer treat!
Check out this recipe!
Apricot Tart on a white plate with a slice missing.
Blackberry Lavender Brownie Pie
The crust of this beauty is a fudgy brownie swirled with blackberry jam. The filling is a lavender-infused dark chocolate icebox pie, all topped with blackberry meringue. The flavors and textures are outstanding!
Check out this recipe!
Chocolate Coconut Pie with Dalgona Coffee Topping
This Chocolate Coconut Pie has a toasted coconut pastry crust filled with dark chocolate custard, topped with dalgona coffee swirled with whipped coconut cream! It's toasted coconut meets a mochaccino and I am HERE for it!!
Check out this recipe!
Raspberry Tartlets with Pistachio Crust
These Raspberry Pistachio Tartlets have a pistachio tart crust filled with homemade honey-raspberry jam, topped with toasted honey meringue!
Check out this recipe!
close up of Raspberry Pistachio Tartlet
Champagne Citrus Tart
This Champagne Citrus Tart has an orange-scented sweet pastry crust filled with champagne pastry cream and topped with champagne-glazed citrus! A mimosa in dessert form!
Check out this recipe!
Champagne Citrus Tart on a white stand with flutes of champagne nearby.
Cereal Milk Tartlets
These Cereal Milk Tartlets have a funfetti blondie crust filled with pastry cream made with Lucky Charms cereal milk! Topped with homemade vanilla bean whipped cream and Lucky Charms marshmalows, these little cuties are magic!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Coconut Pie
This dreamy Pumpkin Coconut Pie puts a Fall spin on a classic! The filling is a coconut cream/pumpkin spice custard, topped with cinnamon-vanilla whipped cream, toasted coconut, and candied pumpkin seeds!
Check out this recipe!
Pumpkin Coconut Cream Pie
Rosemary Almond Apple Galette
This Rosemary Almond Apple Galette is a rustic beauty! Its sweet pastry is filled with homemade almond paste, apples, and rosemary sugar!
Check out this recipe!
Top view of Rosemary Almond Apple Galette with two scoops of ice cream and chopped almonds on top.
Hazelnut Fig Galette
This Hazelnut Fig Galette has a sweet pastry crust filled with homemade hazelnut paste, topped with figs drizzled with honey and vanilla bean paste! Absolutely fantastic served with a dollop of crème fraîche!
Check out this recipe!
Cherry Tart
This Cherry Tart has an Oreo crust filled with chocolate pastry cream, then topped with vanilla bean whipped cream and fresh cherries! It's dark and decadent, but its cool and creamy deliciousness is perfect for Summer!
Check out this recipe!
Cherry Tart on a white serving plate with fresh cherries and chocolate in the foreground.

More Layered Desserts

Pecan pie cream puff on top of measuring cup.
Nectarine Cobbler
This Nectarine Cobbler is spiced nectarine filling topped with sweet cornmeal biscuits! The sweet, juicy nectarines paired with the warm flavor of cinnamon and irresistible cornmeal biscuits will have you reaching for seconds!
Check out this recipe!
Nectarine Cobbler in a black oval baking dish topped with fresh nectarines and three scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Pecan Pie Cream Puffs
These Pecan Pie Cream Puffs are brown sugar craquelin cream puffs filled with pecan pie filling and bourbon whipped cream!
Check out this recipe!
pecan pie cream puff on top of measuring cup
Apple Shortcake
This Apple Shortcake is cornmeal buttermilk biscuits with caramel baked apples, cinnamon-cardamom whipped cream, and homemade salted caramel sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Apple Shortcake drizzled with salted caramel sauce on a white plate.
Root Beer Float Cream Puffs
These Root Beer Float Cream Puffs are filled with root beer pastry cream and topped with vanilla bean whipped cream! They have all the flavors of the classic soda shop treat, right down to the cherry on top!
Check out this recipe!
Cookie Dough Cream Puffs
These Cookie Dough Cream Puffs are filled with a smooth, fluffy, safe-to-eat chocolate chip cookie dough, then drizzled with dark chocolate ganache!
Check out this recipe!
Blueberry Shortcake
This Blueberry Shortcake is a tender, flaky lavender biscuit topped with juicy fresh blueberries and vanilla bean whipped cream. Whether you're headed to a picnic, a summer party, or just staying home, these beauties are the perfect treat all summer long!
Check out this recipe!
Blueberry Shortcake with Lavender Biscuit with a silver fork alongside.
Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
These Caramel Apple Cream Puffs are a classic cream puff filled with caramel pastry cream and apple preserves, then drizzled with homemade salted caramel sauce!
Check out this recipe!
Caramel Apple Cream Puffs
Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake
This Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake has tender strawberry biscuits topped with vanilla bean whipped cream and juicy strawberries! This recipe is easy to whip up, and the perfect way to enjoy berry season!
Check out this recipe!
Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake on parchment paper with a silver fork alongside and strawberries and wildflowers in the background.
S'mores Cream Puffs
These S'mores Cream Puffs are a new take on the classic summer treat! These cream puffs are baked with a crispy graham cracker craquelin on top, then filled with chocolate ganache and homemade marshmallow cream! Topped with *more* ganache and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, this will be your new favorite way to enjoy s'mores--no campfire required!
Check out this recipe!
S'mores Cream Puff on a small white stand with chocolate and marshmallows in the foreground.

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