Desserts are an essential part of any brunch menu, and there’s no shortage of delicious options to choose from. Here are a dozen crowd-pleasing desserts that are sure to impress your guests!
Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
This coffee cake features a layer of strawberry rhubarb in the center and a crunchy crumble topping. Serve it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream for a sweet and tangy treat.
Glazed Fruit Tarts
These pretty tarts are a classic brunch dessert found in many French bakeries. They’re filled with pastry cream, topped with fruit, and finished with a honey glaze.
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
These individual chocolate cakes are rich and chocolaty. You can make them ahead of time and reheat them when it’s time to serve.
Lemon Chiffon Cake
This light and refreshing cake is made with fresh lemon juice. It’s perfect for serving at the end of a brunch.
Cinnamon Roll Cake
This cake is made with a homemade yeast batter that is rolled out and covered in brown sugar and cinnamon. Then, cut it into strips and spiral them around each other in a round cake pan.
Apple Coffee Cake
This easy coffee cake is flavored with cinnamon and buttery streusel on top.
Chocolate Banana Bread
This banana bread is made with unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich and indulgent flavor, without all the calories of other chocolate options.
Strawberry Cheesecake
This classic cheesecake is made with a graham cracker crust and a fresh strawberry compote.
Orange Rolls
These soft, pillowy pastries are similar to cinnamon rolls, but are flavored with with orange juice and orange zest and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Churro Waffles
These tender waffles are brushed with butter and tossed in cinnamon-sugar. They are especially delicious with a drizzle of melted chocolate on top.
Praline Muffins
These southern-inspired muffins are made with brown sugar and pecans, and are topped with an easy sugar glaze.
Strawberry Bread
This sweet and pretty bread is made with chopped strawberries and orange juice. It is drizzled with a cream cheese frosting.
Hi there! I’m Audrey, a dessert enthusiast and a self-proclaimed chocoholic. I’ve been baking since I was a little girl, and I’ve turned that passion into a career as a freelance writer. I believe that there’s always room for dessert, especially if it’s chocolate! When I’m not writing or baking, you can find me at the local farmers market or planning my next culinary adventure.
