16 Sheet Cakes That Taste Like Sunshine and Days Off
Some desserts just feel like a break from everything—and these are exactly that. These 16 sheet cakes are bright, flavorful, and easy to make, bringing that relaxed, sunny vibe to your kitchen. From fruity favorites to light, sweet treats, each one feels like a little escape in every bite. If you’re craving something simple that still feels special, this list delivers.
Key Lime Poke Cake
Boxed cake mix is given a tangy twist with a creamy Key lime filling. This easy Key lime poke cake is light and refreshing, the perfect dessert for spring or summer. And, you can even color the filling green for a fun St. Patrick’s Day treat!
Lemon Coconut Poppy Seed Cake
Lemon Coconut Poppy Seed Cake is a light, delicious choice that is perfect for any spring or summer gathering. This easy cake mix recipe is a fabulous, no-fuss dessert option.
Summertime Strawberry Shortcake
This Strawberry Shortcake is the perfect dessert for showcasing summer’s beautiful berries topped with a dollop of freshly whipped cream!
Lemon Coconut Cake
This Lemon Coconut Cake is easy for any baker to make successfully! A boxed cake mix is flavored with coconut as the base and topped with lemon curd and a fluffy cream cheese frosting. It’s great to make in advance and will be loved by family and friends at any celebration.
Blueberry Coffee Cake
Coffee cakes are a delightful treat that pair perfectly with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Their tender crumb, crunchy buttery streusel topping, and delectable flavors make them a beloved choice for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. If you’re not making a classic coffee cake, this Blueberry Coffee Cake stands out with its burst of juicy blueberries.
7UP Sheet Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
An incredibly moist and tender white cake with an easy-as-can-be strawberry buttercream frosting. This 7UP Sheet Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting will go over in a big way at your next summer gathering!
Pina Colada Tres Leches Cake
You can have your cake and drink it too with this luscious Pina Colada Tres Leches Cake! Adding the flavors of a favorite fruity summer cocktail puts an even more tropical twist on an already delicious Hispanic 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!
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.
Lemon Sheet Cake
I love lemon-flavored desserts like lemon pie and lemon bars — the zesty brightness of lemon is a departure from typical heavier desserts (though I do enjoy those too, of course). This lemon sheet cake is one of my favorite citrusy treats to make.
Pina Colada Poke Cake Recipe
This Pina Colada Poke Cake adds a fun twist to a standard sheet cake, using a creamy vanilla or rum filling, the convenience of a box cake mix, and the flavor combination of pineapple and coconut, resembling the tropical Pina Colada cocktail!
Orange Cake
Orange Cake with fluffy orange cream cheese frosting is a sweet and tangy dream come true! Homemade cake is moist, soft, and flavored with cinnamon, fresh orange juice, zest and more. And trust me, everyone will be fighting over who gets to lick the spoon that whipped up the frosting!
Lemon Custard Cake
Lemon Custard Cake is bright, zesty, and perfect for baking all summer long! This homemade cake is sweet, super soft, easy to make, and oh so lemony!
Strawberries and Cream Cake
Turn an easy homemade white cake into this impressive layered Strawberries and Cream Cake. A luscious, beautiful summer dessert choice.
Peach Upside Down Cake
Fresh peaches, buttery cake, and a cinnamon-sugar glaze come together in this mouthwatering Peach Upside-Down Cake recipe. Using fresh or canned peaches, it’s easy, moist and full of great flavor.
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
The most amazing chocolate & fresh strawberries combo: 100% homemade Chocolate Strawberry Cake! Everyone can easily make this from scratch cake with delicious flavor. Love strawberries? Try our strawberry bundt cake.
