10 Simple Summer Cakes

By Jenn Segal

From strawberry cake to coconut cake, all of these summer cakes make a great addition to any picnic or BBQ. Bonus: they’re easy to make!

Fresh Strawberry Cake

Jam-packed with fresh strawberries, this strawberry cake is one of the simplest, most delicious cakes you’ll ever make.
Lemon Pound Cake

This lemon pound cake is the ultimate dessert for lemon lovers.
Late Summer Plum Cake

Gently spiced, this jammy plum cake celebrates the summer-into-fall season. Serve it as a brunch cake or for dessert topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Peach Cake with Pecan Streusel

Heavy on the streusel and flavored with warm spices, this peach cake makes a lovely summer dessert.
Ricotta Cheesecake

With cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and a ground almond crust, this ricotta cheesecake is a hybrid between an American and Italian-style cheesecake.
Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake

Loaded with blueberries and bright flavor, this lemon blueberry pound cake makes a wonderful brunch (or anytime) cake.
Blueberry Coffee Cake (aka Boy Bait)

This tender blueberry coffee cake topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel is cleverly named for its habit-forming effect on boys.
Flag Cake

A soft yellow cake topped with cream cheese frosting and fresh berries, this flag cake is the perfect patriotic dessert for a crowd.
Coconut Cake

Whip up a light and fluffy coconut cake topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any special occasion or just because!
Pound Cake Recipe

Looking for the perfect pound cake? This one is delightfully tender and moist, thanks to tangy buttermilk and a special mixing technique. Enjoy it on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries!