12 Light & Fruity 9×13 Cakes That Are Perfect for Any Occasion
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s easy to make, bursting with fruity flavor, and perfect for any occasion, these 12 light and refreshing 9×13 cakes are just what you need! From zesty citrus cakes to berry-filled delights, each recipe is simple to prepare yet full of vibrant taste. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering, celebrating a special event, or just craving something sweet, these cakes will be a hit. Get ready to bake up a fruity treat that’s as delicious as it is effortless!
Cherry Coffee Cake

Cherry Coffee Cake takes a classic coffee cake and adds sweet and tart cherry pie filling as the choice of fruity ingredient.
Strawberry Crunch Cake
This Strawberry Crunch Cake recipe is out of this world good! If you love strawberry crunch ice cream bars, then you will fall in love with this fluffy, homemade strawberry cake. It’s topped with a rich and creamy vanilla frosting, then finished with a perfectly crunchy strawberry and golden Oreo topping. This is the perfect summer dessert!
Apple Streusel Cake
If you love a good fall baking sesh as much as I do, this easy, super moist and yummy apple cake is the perfect dessert with chopped apples, soft buttery cake, and crunchy crumble topping. Pour over the apple cider glaze and you have the perfect coffee cake for your autumn mornings!
Caramel Apple Cake
This Caramel Apple Cake dessert captures the essence of fall with every bite, marrying the natural sweetness of apples with a rich homemade caramel drizzle. Whether you’re hosting a cozy get-together or just indulging on a chilly evening, this cake is a go-to comforting dessert!
Raspberry Poke Cake
Raspberry Jell-O Poke Cake is made with a white cake mix, raspberry jell-o and frozen whipped topping. A deliciously EASY dessert!
Pineapple Soak Cake
A super moist, eggless cake full of pineapple and topped with whipped cream or ice cream. A great treat for summer cook-outs or anytime!
Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix (Only 3 Ingredients)
Indulgent and comforting homemade apple cobbler with cake mix that’s super easy to make. This recipe requires only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare!
Cherry Blueberry Dump Cake
My delightful cherry blueberry dump cake combines cherry and blueberry pie filling with white cake mix- it’s the perfect easy dessert! With all the delicious flavor of a fruit cobbler but none of the effort it takes to make one, this will be your new go-to dessert!
Pineapple Sunshine Cake
This pineapple sunshine cake is loaded with fantastic pineapple flavor and topped with a delicious whipped cream frosting. It’s the perfect cake for all things summertime and for making it on the fly to take to events and gatherings. Garnish with even more pineapple and maraschino cherries for a truly ambrosia-like cake!
Apple Dump Cake
My incredibly tasty apple dump cake is a super easy dessert, despite the not-so-great name. Apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter are layered in a 9 x 13 pan and baked until golden. This is a perfect go-to dessert for last-minute entertaining.
Banana Pudding Poke Cake
You’re sure to love this delicious banana pudding poke cake that’s filled with luscious banana pudding and topped with Cool Whip & Nilla Wafers! This easy-to-make poke cake is wildly popular as it has holes poked into it, allowing the delicious banana pudding to run down into a soft cake layer. Yum!
Mandarin Orange Cake
This mandarin orange cake (aka Southern Pig Pickin’ Cake) is super moist and delightful. It’s perfect for any occasion, from a picnic to a dinner party, you cannot go wrong. Light, fluffy, and full of that tropical taste everyone is sure to love, you will love this cake.