2 Buttery Quick Desserts That Practically Make Themselves

Craving something sweet but short on time? These quick dessert recipes deliver rich, buttery flavor with barely any effort. You’ll want to keep these in your back pocket for whenever a dessert craving hits.

Updated on Fri, 01 May 2026
Warm, fresh 1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts glistening with melted butter, then coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Save
Warm, fresh 1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts glistening with melted butter, then coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. | milestonepan.com
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1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts

Warm, fresh 1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts glistening with melted butter, then coated in sweet cinnamon sugar.
Warm, fresh 1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts glistening with melted butter, then coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. | milestonepan.com

“Easiest donuts ever! My kids dunked them in cinnamon sugar and begged for a second batch. So fast and fun!” —Nina

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Chocolate Mug Cake

Steaming-hot chocolate mug cake with a rich, dark color served in a ceramic mug, ready to eat.
Steaming-hot chocolate mug cake with a rich, dark color served in a ceramic mug, ready to eat. | milestonepan.com

Rich, moist chocolate cake made in the microwave—complete with melty chocolate chips and a warm, gooey center. Perfect for late-night cravings.

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