Craving something sweet but not in the mood for complicated baking? These easy cake and frosting recipes are here to save the day—whether you’re into no-bake banana split cake, zesty lemon poke cake, or rich chocolate mousse frosting. You’ll find options for every skill level, from quick 5-minute mug cakes to impressive layered desserts, plus plenty of creamy toppings to finish them off right. With so many delicious and approachable choices, you’re bound to find a new favorite (or three) to bake and share.

Zesty Lemon Jello Poke Cake Recipe

A slice of lemon poke cake topped with creamy frosting, a small lemon slice, and a mint leaf sits on a white plate, surrounded by additional plates and garnished with mint leaves. Lemons and a baking dish with more cake are visible in the background.
Zesty Lemon Jello Poke Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and citrusy lemon poke cake features a vanilla sponge soaked in bright lemon Jell-O and topped with lemon Cool Whip frosting. It’s the perfect refreshing treat for hot summer days.
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Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe

sweet buttery pound cake slices with blueberries and mint
Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Rich and buttery with a tender crumb, this easy pound cake is perfect for topping with fresh summer berries or serving with a scoop of ice cream.
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Strawberry Angel Food Jello Cake Recipe

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
Strawberry Angel Food Jello Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-bake strawberry angel food cake brings together the lightness of shortcake with a fluffy Jello twist—ideal for an easy summer dessert.
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No-Bake Banana Split Cake Recipe

A slice of dessert is served on a plate, featuring a layered crumb crust, creamy filling, diced strawberries, nuts, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry on top. Colorful sprinkles decorate the plate, and another slice is visible in the background.
No-Bake Banana Split Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

With a buttery crust, creamy layers, juicy fruit, and sundae toppings, this no-bake banana split cake is a chilled, crowd-pleasing favorite for summer parties.
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Easy Twix Ice Cream Cake Recipe

A dessert cake with a caramel and chocolate drizzle is topped with mini Twix bars on a white plate. Unwrapped Twix minis are scattered in the background on a striped cloth.
Easy Twix Ice Cream Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy ice cream cake recipe has layers of Twix candy bars, buttery, crunchy cookie crust all drizzled with caramel and chocolate.
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Sweet Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

A close-up of a cherry dump cake served on a white plate with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. The cake is topped with a crumbly golden crust and shows vibrant red cherry filling. A baking dish with a partially served portion is in the background on a striped cloth.
Sweet Cherry Dump Cake Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This cherry dump cake tastes like summer in a pan—part cobbler, part cheesecake, and all comfort. With just a few ingredients, you get a dessert that’s perfect straight from the oven or topped with vanilla ice cream by the campfire. A guaranteed hit for any summer gathering.
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Classic Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

A layered strawberry shortcake on a white plate. The dessert features biscuit layers with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, topped with a strawberry and mint leaf. The background is a light pink striped cloth.
Classic Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Fluffy biscuits, juicy strawberries, and whipped cream come together in this nostalgic shortcake—perfect for warm summer evenings and weekend cookouts.
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Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Recipe

A close-up of a coconut cake with creamy white frosting and toasted coconut flakes, with a slice being removed. In the background, a small plate holds lemon slices and forks.
Coconut Cake with Lemon Curd Recipe. Image Credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This coconut cake with lemon curd filling is like a vacation on a plate. With a tangy-sweet flavor and airy texture, it’s an excellent choice for celebrating summer birthdays or just enjoying a breezy afternoon. Don’t forget a tall glass of lemonade to go with it!
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The Best Homemade Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe

A slice of layered vanilla cake filled and frosted with whipped cream and strawberries, topped with fresh whole strawberries, sits on a white plate with a gold fork.
The Best Homemade Strawberry Cream Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This homemade Strawberry Cake recipe is the perfect creamy dessert! Light, refreshing, and sweet enough to satisfy any craving!
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Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe with Caramel Frosting

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Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe with Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Apple Sheet Cake with Caramel Frosting is a true Southern gem that combines comforting flavors and a touch of sweetness. It takes about an hour from start to finish and is baked in a simple sheet pan for a low-fuss dessert.
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Hummingbird Cake

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Hummingbird Cake. Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

This moist and flavorful cake combines bananas and pineapple for a fruity bite that feels like a summer breeze. Finished with cream cheese frosting, it’s a nostalgic dessert perfect for brunches, showers, or front porch lounging with sweet tea in hand.
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Delicious No-Bake Tiramisu Cake Recipe

A slice of creamy tiramisu on a white plate, dusted with cocoa powder. A silver fork is placed on top, and a beige cloth napkin is in the background.
Delicious No-Bake Tiramisu Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy, coffee-kissed dessert skips the oven and layers cool mascarpone and ladyfingers—a luxurious way to chill out this summer.
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5-Minute Mug Cake

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5-Minute Mug Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy a guilt-free, protein-packed dessert ready in just 5 minutes! This chocolate protein mug cake is the perfect quick and healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

A slice of pumpkin cake topped with crunchy pecans and a dollop of whipped cream on a white plate. The background includes colorful autumn leaves.
Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Who says pumpkin’s just for fall? This easy pumpkin dump cake brings cozy spice and creamy texture to summer campfires and breezy evenings. Serve it slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for the perfect contrast of hot and cold.
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Blackberry Jam Cake

A round cake with creamy white frosting and visible berry pieces, topped with fresh blackberries. A slice is partially removed, revealing light brown cake layers and a thin layer of filling inside.
Blackberry Jam Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Blackberry Jam Cake is made with spiced cake layers, a blackberry jam filling, and a creamy blackberry cream cheese frosting.
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Strawberry Jam Cake

Strawberry Jam Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated Strawberry Poke Cake will be your new go-to dessert.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

A close-up of a cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and strawberry sauce, with the sauce dripping down the side, displayed on a white cake stand.
Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

This Strawberry Cheesecake is a total showstopper. You only need a few simple ingredients and a bit of time to make this amazing dessert.
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Homemade Whipped Cream: 3 Easy Steps

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Homemade Whipped Cream: 3 Easy Steps. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

his homemade light and fluffy whipped cream recipe is a perfect topping for your favorite desserts. But how do you make whipped cream? Let me teach you with these 3 quick steps.
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Chocolate Mousse Frosting With Melted Chocolate

A close-up of a rustic bowl filled with smooth, creamy chocolate mousse, showing swirls and a rich, velvety texture.
Chocolate Mousse Frosting With Melted Chocolate. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Luxurious chocolate mousse frosting with dark chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whipped until fluffy and smooth, this frosting is perfect for any dessert.
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Coconut Frosting With Cream Cheese

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Coconut Frosting With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Creamy coconut cream cheese frosting made with butter, cream cheese, coconut extract, and shredded coconut. Perfect for your favorite desserts.
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Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

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Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Creamy caramel and tangy cream cheese come together in this frosting. Perfect for your favorite desserts.
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Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe (5-Minutes!)

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Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe (5-Minutes!). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

A simple, creamy cream cheese frosting made with butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and salt—perfect for adding a tangy-sweet finish to your desserts.
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Creamy Cool Whip Frosting Recipe (Any Flavor You Like)

A lemon sheet cake topped with creamy frosting, lemon slices, and mint leaves. The cake is partially sliced in a white baking dish next to two plated servings adorned with similar garnishes. Fresh mint and a whole lemon are placed next to the dishes.
Creamy Cool Whip Frosting Recipe (Any Flavor You Like). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Are you desiring a light, easy-to-make frosting that can be customized to suit different flavors? Make this creamy, cool whip frosting.
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31 Potluck Favorites Straight from Grandma’s Church Cookbook!

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31 Potluck Favorites. Image credit: Simply Breakfast Recipes

If you grew up eating at church potlucks or flipping through Grandma’s stained old recipe cards, this one’s for you! These 31 comforting classics are the kind of no-fuss, big-flavor dishes that always disappear fast—from creamy chicken casseroles and cheesy mac salads to old-fashioned peach cobbler and deviled eggs done right. It’s a greatest-hits lineup of crowd-pleasing mains, nostalgic sides, and sweet, simple desserts that taste like home. Dig in and discover why these tried-and-true favorites still steal the show at every gathering. Get All The Recipes: 31 Potluck Favorites Straight from Grandma’s Church Cookbook