There’s something truly magical about Disney treats. Whether you’re walking down Main Street U.S.A. or exploring Avengers Campus, every bite seems to come with a sprinkle of pixie dust. I’ve taken some of my all-time favorite Disneyland and Disney World desserts and given them a Cake by Courtney twist—so you can recreate the magic in your own kitchen! Here are six Disney-inspired desserts you can make at home, along with where to find the originals in the parks.
6 Disney-Inspired Desserts You Can Make at Home
1. The Grey Stuff Cake
“Try the grey stuff, it’s delicious!”
The first of the Disney inspired cake recipes, is this show-stopping cake is my take on the iconic “Grey Stuff” dessert from Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom in Disney World. I layered a rich chocolate cake with cookies and cream mousse. It’s elegant, whimsical, and surprisingly easy to make.
📍 Find the original in: Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom, Disney World
👉 Get the recipe for The Grey Stuff Cake
2. Millionaire Cake
Inspired by the decadent layered dessert from The Cake Bake Shop Bakery in Disney’s Boardwalks, this cake combines chocolate cake, shortbread crumble, caramel filling, vanilla buttercream and a silky chocolate ganache. It’s indulgent, rich, and every bite feels like a million bucks.
📍 Find the original in: Disney Boardwalk, Florida
👉 Get the recipe for Millionaire Cake
3. Dole Whip Cake
You don’t need a ticket to Adventureland to enjoy the tropical magic of the beloved Dole Whip. My version of this Disney dessert-turned cake has layers of fluffy pineapple cake with pineapple curd and a smooth pineapple buttercream. It’s bright, refreshing, and perfect for summer.
📍 Find the original in: Aloha Isle, Magic Kingdom OR The Tiki Juice Bar, Disneyland
👉 Get the recipe for Dole Whip Cake
4. Choco Smash Cake
This one’s for my Marvel fans! Inspired by the epic Choco Smash Candy Bar/Cake from Pym Test Kitchen at Disney California Adventure, my cake features layers of chocolate, peanut butter nougat, caramel, and brownie. It’s everything you love about the original—just bigger and better (and maybe even more heroic).
https://cakebycourtney.com/best-ever-copycat-disneyland-choco-smash-cake/📍 Find the original in: Avengers Campus, Disney California Adventure
👉 Get the recipe for Choco Smash Cake
5. Peanut Butter Overload Bars
These bars are inspired by the cult-favorite Disneyland Peanut Butter Blondies found in their Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland. My bars are layered with a thick peanut butter blondie base, peanut butter chips, peanut butter, and a Reese’s Pieces. They’re dangerously addictive.
📍 Find the original in: Grand Californian Hotel, Disneyland
👉 Get the recipe for Peanut Butter Overload Bars
6. Peanut Butter Graham Cake
This cake takes one of my favorite treats hidden at Pooh’s Corner and turns it into the most decadent and delicious Disney-inspired layered cake. The original version of this peanut butter bar at Disneyland had a graham cracker layer, with peanut butter mousse and a hard chocolate shell. The newer version is made without the graham cracker element and I’m so sad. Luckily my cake was inspired by the OG and graham cracker crust, graham cracker cake layers, peanut butter frosting, and a chocolate shell.
📍 Find the inspiration in: Pooh’s Corner, Goofy’s Candy Co., Disney Springs + Main Street at Disneyland
👉 Get the recipe for Peanut Butter Graham Cake
Bring the Magic Home
Each of these cakes and bars is a love letter to the Disney parks—made with the same joy, creativity, and a touch of wonder. Whether you’re planning a Disney-themed party or just missing your favorite treats, these recipes are a fun way to bring the parks right into your kitchen.
Which one are you making first? Tag me on Instagram (@cakebycourtney) so I can see your Disney bakes!
✨Happy baking,
Courtney