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45 Desserts For Father’s Day That Dad Will Love

byCaylie Crossland Updated:

Is there anything better than celebrating Dad with a delicious homemade dessert? This Father’s Day, ditch the store-bought treats and whip up something special from scratch. We guarantee these recipes are packed with enough love (and maybe a little butter!) to make Dad feel like a million bucks.

angled shot of tiramisu cheesecake on round marble tray with two forks beside, a white cheesecloth, white flowers, a stack of plates, and two empty glasses behind on marble surface.

Whether your dad has a sweet tooth that needs satisfying or prefers a classic comfort treat, we’ve got a recipe round-up that’s sure to put a smile on his face. From decadent chocolate cakes to refreshing no bake treats, there’s something for every dad (and maybe even a slice for yourself!).

So fire up the oven, grab your mixing bowls, and get ready to bake some dad-approved deliciousness. We’ve got easy one-bowl treats, no-bake options perfect for a hot summer day, and showstopping cakes that are impressive enough for a king (or, you know, a dad).

Let’s make this Father’s Day extra sweet! Dive into our recipe collection below and find the perfect dessert to say “thanks, Dad!”

– For The Dads Who Love Nostalgia –

Homemade Twinkies

two halves of twinkie stackes on parchment paper with more around, white flowers, and vase behind

Gooey Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

stacked rice krispie treats on parchment paper with more around, a stack of plates behind and two more stacked on top, with glasses behind.

Mini Chocolate Cakes with Marshmallow Filling and Chocolate Coating (Homemade Ding Dongs!)

stacked mini chocolate coated cakes on wire cooling rack with one cut in half, showing marshmallow center, with white flowers and chocolate curls around

Homemade Funnel Cakes

angled phto of funnel cake on white plate with powdered sugar and whipped cream on top, white cheese cloth behind, two forks, and flowers around

Homemade Oreo Cookies

eight oreo cookies stacked in two different stackes with more cookies around on wire cooling rack with two empty glasses, two glasses of milk, and a cooling rack behind.

Homemade Frosted Animal Crackers

white and pink frosted animal cracker cookies on small white oval plate lined with parchment paper with small flowers and small bowl of rainbow sprinkles, more cookies around plate, with a white cheesecloth, stack of plates, a cake knife, and more flowers around on marble surface.

Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts

eight strawberry pop tarts on parchment paper with fresh strawberries and white flowers around, and one pop tart broken in half to expose jam filling.

The Best Homemade Moon Pies

front image of moon pie sandwich cookie with bite missing and more chocolate covered sandwich cookies behind.

Fudgy Crinkle Top M&M Brownies

pulled back image of brownie on top of two other brownies on lined sheet pan with more brownies around and a bowl of M&M's in front.

Homemade Hostess Cupcakes

overhead shot of nine hostess cupcakes with three turned on their side, empty cupcake paper beside with white flowers and chocolate chip around on marble surface.

– For The Dads Who Love Cookies –

Extra Chewy Chocolate Chipless Cookies

overhead image of chocolate chipless cookie on parchment paper with forks, more cookies, a measuring cup of brown sugar, and flowers around.

Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies (Lofthouse Copycat!)

two stacked frosted sugar cookies on parchment paper with eleven cookies around, with white flowers and rainbow sprinkles around.

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

overhead shot of peanut butter cookie with bite missing on parchment paper with peanut pieces around.

White Chocolate Chunk Raspberry Cookies

angled close up of raspberry white chocolate cookies on parchment lined plate with fresh raspberries and white flowers around, stack of plates, and two empty glasses behind on marble surface.

S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

close up of stacked s'mores cookie bars with more bars around.

Soft & Chewy Bakery-Style Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

peanut butter chocolate chip cookies on wire rack with salt flakes and white flowers around.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies with Lemon Drizzle

overhead shot of seven lemon poppy seed cookies on parchment lined cooling rack, with four more cookies and lemon halves around on marble surface with bowl of lemon zest.

The Best Thick and Chewy Cowboy Cookies

cowboy cookies on wood board on parchment paper with white flowers, bowl of cinnamon sticks, empty glasses, and white cheese cloth around on marble surface.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

angled shot of chocolate chip cookie cake with two slices cut into it on upside down plate with frosting piped around the edges, frosting, and purple flowers on top, bowl of sprinkles beside, stack of plates with another slice of cookie cake on top.

Reese’s Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies

seven peanut butter cookies on cooling rack with three more cookies on marble surface with penauts and reese's around.

– For The Dads Who Love Cheesecake –

No Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake

tiramisu cheesecake on round marble serving tray with slice on small white plate with two forks beisde.

Classic New York Style Cheesecake

cheesecake on cake plate with flowers, cake knife, bowl of whipped cream beside, strawberries and glass of milk behind

Cherry Swirled Cheesecake Bars

overhead shot of cherry swirled cheesecake bars on lined sheet pan with white flowers and fresh cherries around, more cheesecake bars, a silver cake knife, and graham cracker crumbs on marble surface.

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake with Lemon Curd

cheesecake on parchment paper with lemon curd and whipped cream piped around the edges, with lemon zest and yellow flowers on top, white flowers and lemons around cheesecake with a knife beside, a stack of plates, and three empty glasses behind.

No Bake Irish Cream Cheesecake

pulled back shot of irish cream cheesecake on upside down plate with slice behind, a glass of irish cream, a cooling rack, a glass of milk, and an empty glass behind.

Goat Cheese and Honey Cheesecake with Honey Whipped Cream

pulled back shot of honey being drizzled over sheet cheesecake with two forks, jar of honey, fresh figs, and flowers around

Layered Pumpkin Pie Maple Cheesecake Bars with Cinnamon Streusel

two staked pumpkin maple bars on marble surface with more bars around and a stack of white pumpkins behind and white flowers around.

– For The Dads Who Love Ice Cream –

No Cook Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

close up of two cones of ice cream in glass wtih stack of plates behind.

Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

blueberry cheesecake ice cream in coupe glass with smaller glass beside with graham crackers and blueberries on top, blueberries, graham crackers, and white flowers around with two empty glasses behind

No Churn Banana Pudding Ice Cream

banana pudding ice cream in two sugar cones inside glass bowl on a marble surface with flowers and vanilla wafers around, antique ice cream scoop behind, and sugar cones behind

– For The Dad Who Loves Cake –

Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake

cropped image of chocolate fudge cake with four slices cut into it with bowl of chocolate chips and two forks in front.

Classic Vanilla Cake with Buttercream Frosting

angled shot of cut vanilla cake on white plate with a slice of cake on white plate in front of cake with sprinkles and white flowers around.

Oreo Cake with Oreo Frosting (Cookies and Cream!)

oreo cake on upside down white plate with chocolate drips, with cookies and cream candy bars, oreos, and piped buttercream on top, with oreos scattered around, an empty glass, a glass of milk, and a stack of white plates behind with flowers around on marble surface.

Biscoff Cookie Butter Cake

close up of cake on marble surface with cookie butter drips and frosting piped on top, with cookies and cookie crumbs around.

Lemon and Sour Cream Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

bundt cake on wire cooling rack with flowers, a slice in front, slice behind, and candied lemon slices

Pecan Pie Upside Down Cake

overhead shot of pecan pie upside down cake on white plate with a slice turned on its side and a slice on white plate beside.

Red Velvet Swirl Loaf Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

overhead image of slice of red velvet swirl cake on parchment paper with loaf cake above and two more slices of cake below with red cake crumbs scattered around.

Lemon Coconut Naked Cake with Lemon Curd

three layers of naked lemon coconut cake with yellow flower son top on a white cake plate, a cake knife, bowl of shredded coconut, and white flowers around on marble surface.

Chocolate Chunk Espresso Sour Cream Loaf Cake

cut espresso loaf cake on marble serving plate with two slices of cake laying in front of loaf with white flowers and chopped chocolate around.

Pistachio Olive Oil Bundt Cake

angled shot of pistachio cake on upside down plate with three slices laying beside on plate with cake knife and a small plate of cake slices beside, eucalyptus branches, white flowers, and white cheesecloth behind.

– For The Dads That Love Pie –

Lemon Meringue Pie

meringue pie slice on stack of white plates with fork beside on white napkin with lemon slices and meringue pie behind

Fudgy Chocolate Chip Brownie Pie

overhead shot of brownie pie with three slices cut into pie with all three slices having a dollop of whipped cream on top, a white napkin and flowers around, with chocolate chips and a glass of milk beside on marble surface.

Key Lime Pie Bars

six key lime pie bars on sheet pan with sliced lime behind with white flowers, forks beside, and small white bowl of lime zest in front on marble surface

No Bake S’mores Pie

five slices of s'mores pie on small white plates with white flowers and stack of graham crackers and chocolate squares behind, with two empty glasses.

The Best Homemade Cherry Pie (Thicker Filling!)

overhead shot of cherry pie on marble surface with three cherries on top of pie, with more cherries scattered around, with white flowers, pile of forks and knives, an empty glass, and white napkin on marble surface.

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