These Are Our 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2025

And we definitely spotted a sweet trend...

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published December 02, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
Chocolate stout loaf cake on a wooden board, with a few slices cut

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

We compiled a list of our most popular recipes of 2025, and to our amazement, we discovered that almost half of our list is made up of desserts. We totally get it! Simple, one-bowl cakes were featured the most. Think Chocolate Dump Cake, retro Coca-Cola Cake, and One-Bowl Do Nothing Cake (the title says it all).

Now, for those with less of a sweet tooth, don’t worry, we have something for you, too. The common thread here was ease and big flavors, with recipes like Easy Chicken and Dumplings, Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole and Slow Cooker Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup. These recipes are popular for a reason, so let’s get cooking!

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  • Easy Carrot Cake

    Slice of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting on a plate, fork holding a small bite of cake.

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “This is the easiest carrot cake I've ever made and possibly the best. The texture and flavor just can't be beat! Everyone loved it.” —Dan S, Reader

  • Egg Roll in a Bowl

    Angled view of a bowl of egg roll in a bowl next to two forks and bowl of sliced green onions

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

    “This is a great recipe. We have this frequently. I usually add other veggies I may have on hand like chopped mushrooms, bean sprouts, or water chestnuts.” —Diane, Reader

  • 2-Ingredient Cinnamon Apple Cobbler

    A baked apple cinnamon dish with icing in a white casserole pan a serving spoon scooping a portion from one end

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

    “Made this for my roommates. One roommate eats anything and is glad to have it. The other roommate is very picky. He really liked it. I made it in a 12 X 9 baking dish and mixed the apple pie filling and the cinnamon rolls in the baking dish so I had one less dish to hand wash. … It was well-received, and we have decided this recipe is a ‘keeper.’” —Paul E, Reader

  • Brooklyn Blackout Cake

    Overhead view of spreading the whipped ganache on the cooled cake for Easy Brooklyn Blackout Cake recipe

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “OMG! This is truly the best chocolate cake. And easiest. I bake a LOT. This is really good. I halved the recipe and made mini Bundts. Did not whip the ganache, just poured it over. Other than those two minor things, I made as directed, and it’s great.” —Jennifer H, Reader

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  • Chocolate Delight

    A layered chocolate dessert topped with chocolate curls on a plate a fork beside it

    Simply Recipes / Michaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “A super easy, super light, and super delicious dessert! The dessert has simple flavors and isn't heavy to eat. It's kind of like a lighter chocolate cream pie.” —Munni Pramanik, Editorial Projects Manager

  • Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole

    Angled view of a white baking dish of Million Dollar Ravioli Casserole with a serving removed and on a small plate next to a serving spoon on a small plate

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    “In many ways, it reminds me of lasagna with the layering of the pasta (ravioli), meat, cheese, and sauce. I really love the flavors from the mixing of the lean ground beef and mild Italian sausage. Not only is it flavorful, it tastes cohesive, partly due to the seasoning from the Italian sausage and partly from browning them altogether. This recipe does live up to its name. It is rich, decadent, and luxurious.” —Frank T, Reader

  • One-Bowl Chocolate Stout Loaf Cake

    Chocolate stout loaf cake on a wooden board, with a few slices cut

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “Made this today since it's Sunday and the day before St. Patrick's Day, absolutely delicious and the cake was so moist!! Loved the Bailey's creme icing too! A definite keeper! Thank you!” —Kris M, Reader

  • Easy Italian Love Cake

    A piece of layered chocolate cake with cream filling and chocolate frosting on a plate, with a fork beside it

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “This was absolutely delish! Very easy to make, even for beginners. My family loved it. The topping makes the cake—thank you for sharing!” —Lynne R, Reader

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  • One-Bowl Do Nothing Cake

    Overhead view of a glass baking dish of pineapple coconut cake with two slices removed next to two small plates with slices along with three forks

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh

    “I thought it sounded delicious and easy. It was both! Shared half with my daughter (she's a midnight snacker), and she loved it too!! I will definitely make this over and over again!! Thanks for the recipe 🥰” —Karen, Reader

  • Easy Chicken and Dumplings

    Easy Chicken and Dumplings in a pot, bowls, spoons, and napkins on the side

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman

    “When I married into a Southern family and learned all about chicken and dumplings, I was determined to find a shortcut version that we would still love for cold rainy days as well as celebrations. Luckily, I found a way to make a very good and super easy version of chicken and dumplings with just a handful of staple ingredients and a few shortcuts.” —Meghan Splawn, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Lemon Pudding Cake

    Overhead shot of a baking dish with lemon pudding cake next to two bowls with a serving of the cake

    Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

    “I just made this and OMGOSH!!! It was better than I even imagined it would be!!! I didn’t have any lemons, so I used Real Lemon juice in a bottle, and I had dried lemon zest. I can’t imagine it being any better with actual lemons. But I’ll find out next time ;)” —Marjorie S, Reader

  • Chocolate Dump Cake

    Overhead view of a baking dish of baked batter for Chocolate Dump Cake recipe on a tan countertop

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “One of my favorite rituals at the end of a busy week is making a little sweet treat on Friday night for my family to snack on throughout the weekend. However, sometimes (read: most times) I just don’t have the energy to make anything too involved. This chocolate dump cake, with its short list of ingredients that come together in the time it takes for the oven to preheat, is perfect for these moments.” —Kayla Hoang, Recipe Developer

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  • Spring Carbonara

    overhead view of a plate of Spring Carbonara with a fork

    Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond

    “This is a delicious fresh springy carbonara! Following the writer's pasta salting instructions, the pasta came out wonderfully and the vegetables were lightly salted. I loved how the vegetables were cooked just enough to be bright and vibrant in color and flavor and crunchy in texture. … Overall, highly recommend as a spring dinner!!" —Munni Pramanik, Editorial Projects Manager

  • Coca-Cola Cake

    Metal baking pan of sliced coca cola cake with a slice being removed with a metal spatula

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hauser

    “I've made this Coca-Cola cake twice, and it turned out moist and delicious both times. I'd like to add a little trick. Run the knife under hot water before slicing the cake. It avoids the icing from cracking and gives it a nice smooth cut.” —Debbie G, Reader

  • Cowboy Pasta Salad

    A bowl of pasta salad with tomatoes, beans, cheese, green onions, and bacon bits, on a table

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

    “This dish has so much flavor and is absolutely delicious!! Makes me want to be a cowboy!” —Craig R, Reader

  • Summer Tortellini Skillet

    A skillet containing tortellini with vegetables and herbs, served with a spoon

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Samantha Seneviratne

    “This was delicious and so easy! Since I didn't have any tortellini, I substituted spinach & ricotta ravioli and added some chopped up kale and loved it.” —Kathy H, Reader

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  • Zucchini Coffee Cake

    Several pieces of zucchini coffee cake with a crumbly topping on a gridpatterned background

    Simply Recipes / Molly Allen

    “Quick, easy and delicious!! Served warm with vanilla ice cream!” —Veronique F, Reader

  • Swamp Cabbage

    Angled view of a green dutch oven of swamp cabbage with a metal serving spoon

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

    “A medley of wonderful flavors stewed together in a tender cabbage side dish! Super easy, quick, and delicious.” —Amanda H, Reader

  • Hungarian Goulash

    Overhead view of a dutch oven of Hungarian goulash with a ladle in the center with a serving inside

    Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

    “The only regret I had was that I didn't double the recipe.” —Nadya T, Reader

  • Hungarian Potato Casserole

    Rakott Krumpli (Hungarian Potato Casserole) in a 9x13 casserole dish, one serving on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

    “Was not expecting this to be as good as it was! Multiple layers of rich and creamy flavors paired with crisped spicy sausage.” —Amanda, Reader

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  • Lemon Orzotto with Spinach and Peas

    Orzo dish with greens and a wooden spoon in a pan

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman

    “Amazing dish! I just made this recipe and will certainly make it again in the future. It has the added benefit of being plant-based. Delicious!” —Joyce J, Reader

  • Melting Zucchini

    Sliced zucchini garnished with herbs on a white plate with a spoon

    Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman

    “If zucchini isn't your favorite, try this melting zucchini. Guaranteed to become a favorite. The seasonings are perfect. Be careful not to overcook it. This is by far the best zucchini I've ever tasted.” —Florrence S, Reader

  • Chicken Saltimbocca

    Chicken saltimbocca plated topped with crispy prosciutto and grated cheese

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    “Followed the recipe exactly, and it is excellent!! I used white wine instead of chicken broth. This is an absolute keeper!” —Jeanne R, Reader

  • Slow Cooker Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup

    Two bowls of soup with sausage kale and potatoes accompanied by bread and a spoon

    Simply Recipes / Jessica Furniss

    “This was absolutely delicious! We are very full and satisfied, a definite keeper! Thank you.” —Kris M, Reader

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  • Alabama White Sauce

    Sauce being poured into a ceramic bowl on a wooden surface with a blue cloth underneath

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Matthew Pevear / Food Styling by Mike Lang

    “Great sauce, very close to the white sauce that I make. It is great with fish and chips!” —Robert T, Reader

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