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12 Bakes That Start Ugly but End Up Absolutely Delicious

Don’t judge a bake by its batter. These 12 treats might not look picture-perfect going into the oven, but once they’re done, they’re the kind of irresistible, flavor-packed desserts you’ll crave on repeat. If you’re all about the “ugly duckling” glow-up, these bakes deliver in the most delicious way.

Strawberry Dump Cake

Strawberry Dump Cake
Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

Strawberry Dump Cake is the easiest 3-ingredient dessert you will ever make. Just dump 3 ingredients into a baking dish for a strawberry dessert that is more like a cobbler than a cake.

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Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler
Photo Credit: The Domestic Spoon.

Want Peach Cobbler but don’t have a ton of time? This Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix cuts out so much of the work of making homemade peach cobbler! With a few simple swaps, your creation will be in the oven in under 10 minutes.

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Delicious Rhodes Rolls Monkey Bread Recipe

Monkey Bread with Rhodes Rolls
Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

Sticky sweet Monkey Bread is a treat everyone enjoys, and this recipe using Rhodes Rolls makes baking this delicious dish easy and quick. With only 6 ingredients, this is the perfect treat to prepare for an extra-sweet breakfast or afternoon snack!

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Cherry Blueberry Dump Cake

Cherry Blueberry Dump Cake
Photo Credit: Bake it with Love.

My delightful cherry blueberry dump cake combines cherry and blueberry pie filling with white cake mix- it’s the perfect easy dessert! With all the delicious flavor of a fruit cobbler but none of the effort it takes to make one, this will be your new go-to dessert!

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Cherry Poke Cake

Cherry Poke Cake
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

If you need a delicious dessert that is easy to make, this EASY Cherry Poke Cake recipe is it! Simply poke holes in a cake, fill with cherry jello and top with frosting!

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Butterfinger Poke Cake

Butterfinger Poke Cake
Photo Credit: Home Cooked Harvest.

Creamy and nutty with bits of real Butterfinger bars, this Butterfinger Poke Cake is a modern classic! Made with just a handful of common ingredients, it really couldn’t be easier, yet it tastes like heaven on earth.

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Butterscotch Pecan Monkey Bread

Butterscotch Pecan Monkey Bread
Photo Credit: Dinner and Pinecones.

Sweet on multiple levels, and bursting with flavor, its love at first bite with my irresistible Butterscotch Pecan Monkey Bread.

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Easy Cherry Galette Recipe

Easy Cherry Galette Recipe
Photo Credit: Real Food with Sarah.

This Cherry Galette recipe is easier to make than a standard cherry pie, and just as tasty! Impress your guests with this elegant dessert. A mixture of sweet cherry filling and store-bought flaky buttery pie crust, it can be prepped in just 20 minutes!

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Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread With Grands Biscuits

Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread With Grands Biscuits
Photo Credit: Sweetly Splendid.

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread – this easy to make homemade monkey bread recipe is packed with cinnamon and apples. Full of buttery, cinnamon sugar coated biscuits, it’s the perfect fall treat.

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Peach Dump Cake

Peach Dump Cake
Photo Credit: Leftovers then Breakfast.

Peach dump cake is easy to make with just three ingredients. In no time you are digging into this sweet, moist, and tender dessert perfect for any occasion.

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Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
Photo Credit: Bake it with Love.

My easy cinnamon roll bread pudding is a great use of your leftover cinnamon rolls for a family favorite dessert. The sweet cinnamon rolls are soaked in a rich sauce and then baked until tender. It’s a great use of any stale cinnamon rolls too!

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Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

Peach Cobbler Dump Cake, also known as Peach Dump Cake or Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix, is an easy homemade Peach dessert made with only 3 ingredients, yet is sweet and luscious and perfect for a summer bbq or picnic.

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