Bake up some sunshine and treat yourself to the sweetest flavors of the season! This collection of 15 summer cake favorites is bursting with bright citrus, juicy berries, creamy layers, and cool no-bake delights that’ll keep your kitchen breezy and your dessert table looking irresistible. From the zesty lemon Jell-O poke cake and classic strawberry shortcake to a decadent Twix ice cream cake and chilled banana split dessert, every cake here is packed with sunshine and made to impress. If you’re looking for easy, crowd-pleasing sweets that scream summer, you’ll want to scroll through every last slice.

Zesty Lemon Jello Poke Cake

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.
Zesty Lemon Jello Poke Cake. 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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No-Bake Banana Split Cake Delight

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 Delight. 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.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Banana Split Cake Delight

Strawberry Angel Food Jello Cake

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. 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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Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake

A bundt cake topped with thick, white icing drizzled in stripes. Lemons and a bowl of frosting are in the background on a light-colored surface.
Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Made with real lemon juice and zest, this moist bundt cake with lemon glaze and cream cheese frosting makes a bright, zesty centerpiece for your summer table.
Get the Recipe: Glazed Lemon Bundt Cake

Classic Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake

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. 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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Moist Sour Cream Pound Cake

sweet buttery pound cake slices with blueberries and mint
Moist Sour Cream Pound Cake. 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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Ice Cream Cake With Twix

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.
Ice Cream Cake With Twix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Packed with candy bars, cookie crust, and creamy ice cream, this decadent no-bake dessert is a frozen treat that’s made for summer indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Ice Cream Cake With Twix

Delicious No-Bake Tiramisu Cake

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. 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.
Get the Recipe: Delicious No-Bake Tiramisu Cake

Banana Layer Cake With Cream-Cheese Frosting

A slice of frosted vanilla cake topped with a halved walnut being pulled from a larger cake. The cake is layered with creamy frosting and garnished with walnuts on top. The surface beneath is marble.
Banana Layer Cake With Cream-Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This moist banana layer cake with rich brown butter cream cheese frosting is a deliciously easy dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake

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.
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake. 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.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake

Cream Cheese-Frosted Hummingbird Cake

hummingbird cake
Cream Cheese-Frosted Hummingbird Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Cream cheese-frosted hummingbird cake is a simple and incredibly moist cake that uses pineapple and bananas for a tropical twist.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese-Frosted Hummingbird Cake

Blackberry Jam Cake With Blackberry Cream-Cheese Frosting

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 With Blackberry Cream-Cheese Frosting. 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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The Best Homemade Strawberry Cream Cake

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. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This homemade Strawberry Cake recipe is the perfect creamy dessert! Light, refreshing, and sweet enough to satisfy any craving!
Get the Recipe: The Best Homemade Strawberry Cream Cake

Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting

Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting. 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.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jam Cake With Strawberry Frosting

5-Minute Mug Cake Recipe

A mug filled with a rich, gooey chocolate mug cake topped with several melted chocolate chips. There is a pink checkered cloth partially visible beside the mug.
5-Minute Mug Cake Recipe. 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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40 Slow Cooker Recipes That Do the Work for You

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40 Slow Cooker Recipes That Do the Work for You. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re craving easy, comforting meals without spending hours in the kitchen, these slow cooker recipes are exactly what you need. From rich and hearty no-bean chili to creamy chicken and gnocchi soup, tender Mexican steak picado, and even slow-cooked sloppy joes, every dish brings big flavor with barely any effort. You’ll find cozy soups, flavorful stews, cheesy casseroles, and no-fuss meats perfect for busy nights, family dinners, or meal prepping ahead. With everything from Pollo Verde to pulled pork, these crock pot favorites are sure to keep your mealtime stress-free and totally delicious. Get All The Recipes: 40 Slow Cooker Recipes That Do the Work for You