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Easy summer cakes you’ll want to bake all season 🍰

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hello, baker!

Summer is my favorite time for simple cakes. Fresh fruit, bright citrus flavors, and easy recipes make it hard to resist turning on the oven — even on warm days.

Whether you’re looking for a cake to share at a gathering, enjoy with your afternoon coffee, or serve with a handful of fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream, these recipes are perfect for summer baking.

☀️ Everyday Summer Favorites

​Blueberry Ricotta Cake​
A tender, buttery cake filled with blueberries and ricotta for an irresistibly soft texture.

​Lemon Almond Butter Cake​
Bright lemon flavor and rich almond notes come together in this simple, elegant cake.

​Whipped Cream Cake​
Light, soft, and wonderfully versatile. Serve it plain or pair it with your favorite summer berries.

🍰 Cakes Made for Sharing

​Berry Vanilla Cake​
A simple sheet cake loaded with berries and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze.

​Strawberry Sheet Cake​
Fresh strawberries add plenty of flavor and a beautiful pop of color to this easy cake.

​Cherry Almond Sheet Cake​
A classic summer combination with juicy cherries and plenty of almond flavor.

🍓 Weekend Baking Favorites

​Strawberry Shortcake Cake​
Everything you love about strawberry shortcake in cake form.

​Peach Coffee Cake​
A soft, buttery cake topped with sweet peaches and a crumb topping.

​Lemon Ricotta Cake​
Rich, moist, and packed with bright lemon flavor.

I hope you find a new favorite (or rediscover an old one) among these summer cake recipes.

Happy baking!

Jennifer

P.S. What’s your favorite cake flavor in the summer? I’m partial to almost anything with berries this time of year!

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