Here’s a Fun List of the Most Popular Desserts That Start With the Letter 'B'

Here’s our roundup of the most exciting and beloved desserts starting with the letter ‘B,’ so you can take a go at making them yourself.

This article hits the sweet spot between wanting to read about amazing desserts and organizing them in a clear, alphabetical order. These desserts include everything—from puddings to cakes, and from tarts to breads. Not only are they grouped based on the letter B, they’re also organized alphabetically to really stroke the planner and organizer within you. So sit back and read through the best desserts starting with the letter B.

Baklava

Popular in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines, this is a sweet pastry made with layer upon layer of filo dough, which is filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey. It comes in bright, vibrant colors and is cut into small squares when served.

Ingredients:

• 450 gm filo dough, thawed
• 280 gm unsalted butter
• 450 gm walnuts, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 200 gm granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 180 ml water
• 170 ml honey
• Melted chocolate chips & chopped walnuts for garnish, optional

Banana Bread

This is a moist and flavorful bread made with ripe bananas, combining the bananas’ natural sweetness with the familiar texture of bread.

Ingredients:

• 4 bananas, ripe
• ½ cup brown sugar or granulated white sugar
• ½ cup oil
• ¼ tsp cinnamon powder
• 3 pinches grated nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 pinch salt – optional

Black Forest Cake

A decadent, German dessert, this cake features layers of chocolate sponge cake, between which go whipped cream and cherries. It's traditionally garnished with chocolate shavings and bright, vibrant cherries.

Ingredients

For the chocolate cake:

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1¾ cups granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp espresso powder
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup full fat sour cream
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup coffee
• 2 cans cherries
• 2 tbsp cherry liquor

For the chocolate ganache:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• two semi-sweet chocolate bars

For the whipped cream:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Boston Cream Pie

A popular dessert in the United States, although it's called a pie, this dessert is actually a cake. The two layers of sponge cake are filled with pastry cream and topped with a chocolate glaze.

Ingredients

For the cream filling:

• 2 eggs
• 1½ cups milk
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla

For the cake:

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup butter
• ¾ cup milk
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg

For the chocolate icing

• 3 tbsp butter
• 85 gm unsweetened baking chocolate
• 4 tbsp water
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• ¾ tsp vanilla

Bread Pudding

This dessert is essentially a comfort food. It layers bread cubes with a mixture of eggs, milk, sugar and spices. It's then baked until it sets and is normally served with a drizzle of caramel or custard sauce and a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• Pinch salt
• ½ loaf sweet egg bread like brioche, cut into cubes
• 2 eggs, beaten

Brownies

Rich and fudgy, and often chocolatey, these squares of goodness are a classic. There are many varieties and variations, like walnut brownie, cookie brownie, red velvet brownie, marbled cream cheese brownie, and more.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup cocoa powder, sifted
• ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips
• ¾ tsp sea salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup oil
• 2 tbsp water
• ½ tsp vanilla

Butter Tart

This classic Canadian dessert has a flaky pastry shell which is filled with a gooey, buttery, and sugary filling, like raisins or pecans.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1½ sticks unsalted butter
• ¼ cup water

For the filling:

• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ stick unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup-chopped pecans, optional
• 3 tbsp raisins