Talk about going above and beyond with these Dad’s Day treats.

Simple solution: Surprise him with aFather’s Day cake.

No Dad can resist a sweet treat, especially when it’s baked with love.

The secret to this astonishingly simple four-ingredient dessert? Using ice cream sandwiches to build your cake. Get the recipe for Easy Ice Cream Cake.

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The frosting is thick and velvety and makes each bite even sweeter.

Top with your choice of sprinkles.

Pistachio Walnut Cheesecake

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If Dad is a cheesecake fan, consider making this nutty version.

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Once the cake has cooled, decorate with drizzled honey and chopped nuts.

Yes, it looks complicated, but the oven does most of the work.

The key to success is the order and preparation of ingredients, as well as cleanly separated eggs.

Pistachio-Walnut Cheesecake

Greg DuPree

Its a cross between chewy coconut macaroons and a classic almond cake and comes together in just an hour.

Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pudding Cake

If Dad’s a chocolate fan, bookmark this recipe.

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Bahareh Niati

This cake is gooey, fudgy, and surprisingly easy to make, thanks to your trustyslow cooker.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and prepare for raves!

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