100+ Desserts That Start With D

March 11, 2026

There are many sumptuous desserts starting with D. You have the deep, chocolate intensity of Devil’s Food Cake, the sweetness of Dulce de Leche, and the creamy overload of the Dame blanche. And in this list, you’ll learn a bit about these D desserts, including some fascinating facts!

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Depression Cake

If you’re craving cake but don’t have eggs, milk, or butter, don’t lose hope just yet, because the depression cake will be your saviour!

This dessert skips dairy and eggs entirely, relying only on pantry staples like flour, cocoa powder, sugar, oil, vinegar, and baking soda to rise. You then mix everything in one bowl, bake it, and somehow end up with a moist, tender crumb that feels far richer than its humble ingredient list suggests.

Fun Fact: This dessert was born during the Great Depression.

Dundee Cake

This Scottish fruitcake stands out for its neat ring of blanched almonds on top. You bake it with currants, citrus peel, and butter for a dense but tender texture. And yes, it originated in Dundee, Scotland (hence its name).

Devil’s Food Cake

The moist layers and deep cocoa flavor of Devil’s Food Cake set it apart from lighter chocolate desserts. Here, you combine cocoa powder, flour, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk to create its soft crumb. Then, you bathe it in a vanilla buttercream frosting and add it between its layers.

Dessert Dumplings

Believe it or not, dumplings can be sweet, too! The dough is filled with red bean, sesame paste, and even chocolate. This bite-sized dessert is often steamed, but there are deep-fried versions for extra crunch on the outside and a gooey center.

Dutch Baby

Dutch baby is basically an oversized, fluffy pancake, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth making! The ingredients are simple —you just need eggs, flour, milk, sugar, and nutmeg. The steps are fairly straightforward, too. You just blend all the ingredients, add butter to the skillet, and put it in the oven until the butter melts, and then pour the batter into the skillet. In just under 25 minutes, you have a delicious treat! Of course, you can top it with fruit and cream for a sweet breakfast, or with sautéed vegetables, cooked ham, and prosciutto if you prefer something heavier in the mornings.

Donauwelle (Snow White Cake)

This cake combines sweet, tart, and creamy textures in every slice. Why? Well, you have sour cherries folded into the batter, baked until tender, then topped with a layer of buttercream and a chocolate glaze.

Dacquoise

Dacquoise has crisp layers of nut meringue made with whipped egg whites and ground almonds or hazelnuts. Bakers then stack these airy layers with buttercream or whipped cream. The contrast between crunchy meringue and silky filling makes it a great pairing with coffee or tea.

Dobos Torte

This traditional Hungarian dish features several thin layers of sponge cake filled with chocolate buttercream. The Dobostorte’s caramel disk, pressed on top, gives each slice a little crunch and sheen.

Dios Torta

Another Hungarian delight you should try is the Dios Torta. It is a walnut torte made by mixing finely ground walnuts with eggs, sugar, and a bit of vanilla. Then you bake it until the outside is set. Don’t worry, though! The inside remains moist and soft, letting the nut flavor burst.

Dark Chocolate Cake

If you love rich and dark chocolate flavor, this cake is perfect for you. It combines dark cocoa powder with butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. And yes, its higher cocoa content offers a slightly bittersweet edge, but the rich frosting balances it.

Danish Pastry

You create Danish pastry by folding butter into yeast dough to form delicate, flaky layers. After shaping the dough, you fill it with custard, fruit, or almond paste, then bake it. The result is crisp on the outside and soft inside.

Dulce De Leche

Dulce de leche is a creamy treat that you can make by slowly heating milk and sugar (or condensed milk) until it thickens into a smooth caramel spread. You can use it as a cake or churro filling or as an ice cream topping.

Dame Blanche

The Dame Blanche is a classic Belgian dessert that combines whipped cream, warm chocolate sauce, and vanilla ice cream. Although it’s simple to put together, the rich sauce gives it a decadent feel.