Here Are the Recipes of the Most Popular Desserts That Start with the Letter 'D'

Delightful, delectable and delicious, these desserts starting with the letter ‘D’ are must tries for every home baker.

Here is a list of desserts starting with the letter ‘D’ which showcases the diverse and delicious dishes of the dessert world, which can be enjoyed by people everywhere.

Donuts

A beloved treat enjoyed in many countries but especially popular in the United States, donuts are fried pastries made from sweet dough and often shaped into a ring or filled with a filling that oozes out with each bite. They’re a satisfying dessert, indulgent but still light to eat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts vegetable oil

For the donut glaze:

• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Dulce de Leche

This is a sweet, caramel-like sauce made by slowly heating sweetened condensed milk. It’s popular in Latin American cuisine, especially desserts, and can be used as a filling, topping, or spread.

Ingredients:

• 400 ml sweetened condensed milk

Danish Pastry

Coming out of Denmark but famous all over the world, these flaky and buttery pastries can be filled with various sweet fillings like fruits, cream cheese, or nuts.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 4½ tsp active dry yeast
• 2½ cups milk
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp lemon extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 2 cups fruit preserves, any flavor
• 1 large egg white, beaten

Devil's Food Cake

Taking the classic chocolate cake up a notch, this is a rich and moist chocolate cake, but also layered and frosted with chocolate icing.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup cocoa powder, sifted
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup hot coffee

For the chocolate buttercream frosting:

• 1½ cups unsalted butter
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
• 8 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 8 tbsp heavy cream

Date Squares

A simple and straightforward dessert to make, these are sweet dessert bars made with a layer of dates sandwiched between crumbly oat layers. They are often baked and cut into squares or rectangles, and are packaged and sold as a popular option for gifting. The crunch of the oats and the stickiness of the dates makes for an interesting eating experience, satisfying sweet cravings for those on a healthy kick and working as a stand in for decadent desserts.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups rolled oats
• 1½ cups sifted pastry flour
• 1⅓ cups brown sugar
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ¾ pound pitted dates, diced
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Dobos Torte

This is a Hungarian layered cake made of sponge cake layers filled with chocolate buttercream and topped with a caramel glaze. It is named after the Hungarian pastry chef József C. Dobos who created it. It’s essentially cake, but elevated with multiple flavors and taste notes.

Ingredients

For the sponge layers:

• ⅔ cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup potato starch or cornstarch
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 tsp lemon zest

For the simple syrup:

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate buttercream:

• 450 gm semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 cups unsalted butter
• 6 large egg yolks
• ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the garnishing

• ⅔ cup sliced almonds
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Dango

A traditional Japanese skewered rice dumpling, Dango is a chewy and delicious dumpling, often served with a sweet soy sauce or covered in a variety of coatings like sweet syrup, kinako (soybean flour), or sesame seeds. It’s often served at festivals and special occasions, and is also eaten as a casual snack.

Ingredients:

• 1⅓ cup rice flour
• 1½ cup sweet rice flour
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 1⅓ cup hot water
• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 1 tsp water
• 1 drop pink food coloring