79 Desserts to Bake When You Don’t Have Flour
Updated: Apr. 21, 2020Don't fret if you've run out of flour! We have desserts made with pantry staples, convenience ingredients and much more.
Peanut butter chocolate poke cake
"When my family is planning a get-together, I can count on three or four people asking if I'm bringing this chocolate peanut butter poke cake. If you don't have a chocolate cake mix, use a white or yellow one and stir in 3 tablespoons of baking cocoa." —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
Strawberry cream cheese pie
"Cheesecake lovers will savor every bite of this light and pretty pie, even if they don't have to watch their diets. Our whole family enjoys it." —Kim Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois
Easy layer bars
These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They're great to have on hand for a snack.
Chocolate banana bundles
"Banana and chocolate are such an irresistible combo that I make this quick dessert often. You can also top them with the butter and brown sugar mixture left over from coating the bananas, or sprinkle on a dash of sea salt." —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
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Margarita cake
"This margarita cake is perfect for a picnic on a warm day. You'll be surprised at how closely it tastes like the real thing." —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Baklava
"Many ethnic festivals are held in my city throughout the year. One in May is the Greek Hellenic Festival. My family enjoys baklava—a traditional walnut strudel. The recipe uses phyllo dough, which is not difficult to work with. Just have your ingredients ready to go and follow the directions on the package. The results are scrumptious and well worth the effort." —Judy Losecco, Buffalo, New York
S'more cheesecake
"This luscious dessert is just as wonderfully tasty as the campfire snack that inspired it. It's a great way to savor a summer classic [at] any time of year. Our four-year-old daughter likes it so much that she's requested it for her next birthday!" —Robin Andrews, Cary, North Carolina
Make sure you also consider adding this secret ingredient for the perfect s'mores.
Snickers cookies
"Though you wouldn't know by looking, you'll find a sweet surprise inside these Snickers cookies. My mother got this recipe from a fellow teacher at her school. It's a great way to dress up refrigerated cookie dough." —Kari Pease, Conconully, WA
Cocoa meringues with berries
"Meringues can be challenging on a humid day, but if you're really craving one, meringues can be purchased at your favorite bakery. Add this sweet sauce, and you're all set!" —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
Chocolate peanut butter dream bars
"Who doesn't like this dessert duo? Add your favorite combination of candies to garnish the tops of these chocolate peanut butter dream bars." —Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska
If you end up with leftover peanut butter after making this recipe, here's the correct way to store it.
Originally Published:April 21, 2020
Originally Published on Taste of Home