Ditch the pie this Thanksgiving and serve a sweet dessert menu full of cakes and sweet treats. From simple doctored cake mix recipes to classic dump cakes, you won’t miss the pie when these desserts are on the table.
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Pin RecipeDon’t let the pie take up all the room on the dessert table this Thanksgiving. Skip the pie and let these decadent desserts be the stars of the show. I’ve rounded up some of our favorite dessert recipes for Thanksgiving that aren’t pie. These recipes are decadent, simple to make, and the best way to end the holiday meal.
Tasty Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren’t Pie
1. Pineapple Upside Down Cake Made with Cake Mix
Add a tropical flavor to your Thanksgiving dinner this year with this pineapple upside-down cake. The tasty cake is made with cake mix, making this treat simple and easy to get on the Thanksgiving table.
2. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Crescent rolls aren’t only on the table for dinner. With these sopapilla cheesecake bars, they are part of dessert, too. The thin layer of crescent rolls gets topped with a cream cheese filling and cinnamon sugar for a perfect bite to close off the holiday meal.
3. Cake Mix Pumpkin Roll
Thanksgiving dessert wouldn’t be complete without a sweet pumpkin treat. This cake mix pumpkin roll will give traditional pumpkin pie a true run for its money.
4. Oreo Fluff
Who says you can’t have chips and dip for dessert? This Oreo fluff takes the idea of a classic chip and dip dish and puts a sweet spin on the classic dish. Use graham crackers, ice cream cones, fruit, and more to dip into the creamy Oreo fluff.
5. Pound Cake from Cake Mix
After cooking a turkey and a ton of side dishes, sometimes it is best to keep dessert simple. That is where this pound cake comes into play. The base uses cake mix, allowing it to come together in no time flat.
6. Pumpkin Dump Cake
Quick and simple doesn’t mean the dessert won’t be super decadent and rich. Just look at this pumpkin dump cake, for example. It’s simple to make and tastes like it took hours to make.
7. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
All the flavors of fall in 2 bites! This is the easiest fall dessert recipe you’ll make this Thanksgiving!
I hope these 7 Thanksgiving desserts inspire you to think beyond pie and bring something unique to your holiday table! Whether you’re adding a twist to the traditional lineup or just want to surprise your guests with new flavors, these recipes are sure to impress.
Try one—or all—of these delicious treats, and let us know which ones become a new family favorite! Don’t forget to share your creations and spread the sweetness this Thanksgiving!
