Planning a party is SO much fun, right?
And let’s be real, the CAKE is often the absolute BEST part!
But picking the perfect one can sometimes feel like a HUGE task.
You want something delicious, something that looks amazing, and something that will make everyone go “WOW!”
That’s why I’ve put together this list of 22 awesome cake ideas, so you’ll feel totally inspired for your next celebration.
We’ve got all sorts of cakes here – from easy ones you can whip up quickly to some REALLY cool designs that will impress everyone.
There’s something for every kind of party and every kind of baker. Get ready to find your new favorite!
1. Apple Dump Cake with Fresh Apples
This warm and delicious Apple Dump Cake with Fresh Apples is the ultimate easy dessert. It’s packed with gooey apple goodness, ready to satisfy any sweet tooth.
2. Chocolate Coconut Cake
This Chocolate Coconut Cake brings together a rich chocolate cake with a creamy coconut sauce. Each bite is made even better with a luscious chocolate frosting. Get ready to enjoy a delightful chocolate coconut cake experience.
3. Pumpkin Cake
This soft, moist Pumpkin Cake is perfectly spiced and will quickly become a favorite. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this delightful pumpkin cake recipe offers rich flavor without being overly sweet.
4. Black Forest Poke Cake
This Black Forest Poke Cake delivers all the rich, classic flavors you love without the fuss of layers. It’s an easy and delightful way to enjoy this beloved dessert. You will absolutely love making this black forest poke cake.
5. Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes offer a delightful treat that’s both sweet and tangy.
Enjoy these light, moist cupcakes, perfectly crowned with creamy frosting and bursting with fresh berries in every bite.
6. Pink Cake
This Pink Cake features layers of fluffy pink velvet cake.
It’s topped with smooth Swiss meringue buttercream and plenty of festive sprinkles, making it a beautiful dessert for any occasion.
7. Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
This Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake brings all the beloved flavors of classic cinnamon rolls into an easy-to-make cake.
It’s the perfect coffee cake to satisfy your sweet tooth, sure to be a favorite with everyone.
8. Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Cheesecake delivers a wonderfully creamy texture with sweet blueberry swirls. It’s a fantastic, lighter dessert option that still satisfies your cheesecake cravings. Prepare to enjoy every easy bite.
9. Candy Corn Bundt Cake Recipe
This Candy Corn Bundt Cake Recipe transforms a simple cake mix into a super fun and festive treat. It’s the perfect Halloween cake for your fall celebrations.
10. Blueberry Cupcakes
Get ready for delicious Blueberry Cupcakes, bursting with fresh berries in every bite.
They’re topped with a sweet blueberry frosting, elegantly swirled with vanilla.
These treats are a perfect blend of fruity flavor and tender cake.
11. Strawberry Layer Cake
Strawberry Layer Cake is a delightful treat featuring moist layers bursting with fresh strawberries. This delicious layer cake is finished with a sweet strawberry frosting. It’s the perfect fruity cake for summer gatherings or a special birthday celebration.
12. Twix Icebox Cake
This Twix Icebox Cake is a delightful no-bake treat with its frozen layers.
Enjoy rich chocolate pudding cream, sweet caramel sauce, and crunchy shortbread cookies in every bite.
It tastes just like your favorite Twix candy bar.
13. Banana Cake with Cake Mix
This Banana Cake with Cake Mix makes baking a breeze.
You’ll love the moist banana cake flavor, especially when topped with decadent chocolate frosting.
It’s a delightful and easy treat perfect for any gathering or sweet craving.
14. Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Get ready to enjoy this delightful Cinnamon Coffee Cake. It features a wonderfully buttery and moist texture, complete with a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, making it the perfect coffee cake for any occasion.
15. Sour Cream Pound Cake
This Sour Cream Pound Cake is wonderfully moist and buttery, offering a truly delightful dessert experience. It’s incredibly easy to make, making it a perfect centerpiece for parties or any gathering. Enjoy this delicious sour cream bundt cake with your favorite sauce or fresh fruit.
16. Gluten Free Pumpkin Snack Cake
This Gluten Free Pumpkin Snack Cake is a healthy treat, perfect for enjoying all season long.
It makes a wonderful gluten free snack or a delightful pumpkin dessert.
Each slice is perfectly complemented by its tangy cream cheese frosting.
17. Raspberry and Lemon Cupcakes
Enjoy these delightful Raspberry and Lemon Cupcakes, bursting with zingy flavor. Each soft lemon cupcake hides a sweet raspberry jam centre, topped with a light lemon buttercream. This raspberry and lemon cupcake recipe is truly divine.
18. Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
Get ready to enjoy these delightful Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes.
Moist peanut butter cupcakes are topped with silky Italian meringue buttercream, infused with fresh raspberry for the perfect PB&J experience.
19. Oreo Poke Cake
Oreo Poke Cake delivers the ultimate cookies and cream experience in a delightful dessert.
This chocolate cake is infused with creamy pudding, just like your favorite sandwich cookie.
It’s an easy-to-make poke cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
20. Painted Cake
This delicious Painted Cake features a beautiful winter scene created directly with buttercream.
You’ll find learning how to paint a cake this way is incredibly easy and fun.
21. Lemon Cake
This delightful Lemon Cake is bursting with bright lemon flavors. You will love this sweet, tart, and tangy lemon cake recipe, made from scratch with real lemons. It is the perfect way to make a lemon cake that brightens any day.
22. Easy Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Enjoy the delightful taste of fall with this Easy Caramel Apple Dump Cake.
This sweet treat is incredibly simple to make, perfectly blending classic apple and rich caramel flavors for any autumn gathering.