We can’t deny it—no celebration is complete without cake. Whether you’re marking a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or simply savoring life’s sweetest moments, we can always count on cake to be the spotlight of any party spread. And we’re gearing up with these cake recipes for a season of celebration—Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Juneteenth, graduation, and this year, we get to honor Savory’s 10-year anniversary. To help you get into the festive spirit, we’ve put together our top 10 cake recipes, perfect for all of the special occasions ahead. From fluffy and fruity to dark and decadent, there’s a cake for every celebration. Let the baking (and celebrating) begin.
Strawberries and Cream Layer Cake
Ready in just an hour, this Strawberries and Cream Layer Cake combines fresh, juicy strawberries with sweet cream to create the perfect dessert for your celebration table. The light and fluffy cake layers are an irresistible combination of flavors for every occasion. Topped with showstopping whipped cream piping and strawberry garnishes, this festive treat is as beautiful as it is tasty.
Get the recipe: Strawberries and Cream Layer Cake
Homemade Ice Cream Cake
Layers of store-bought chocolate chip cookies and decadent chocolate cake are combined with velvety vanilla ice cream to transform into this ultimate crunchy-creamy summer treat. A chill in the freezer transforms this cake into the perfect dessert to cool off your guests and turn up the fun at your summer celebration.
Get the recipe: Homemade Ice Cream Cake
Pina Colada Upside-Down Cake
The vibrant flavors of summer are front and center with this delight. Incorporating luscious coconut flakes and juicy pineapple slices with a trusty boxed yellow cake mix, this dessert delivers a taste of the tropics in each and every bite. Perfect for any celebration, this cake is bound to be the star of the show.
Get the recipe: Pina Colada Upside-Down Cake
Berry Poke Cake
With its festive red, white, and blue colors, this cake is the ultimate kid-friendly dessert, perfect for summer celebrations. Your little ones will be eager to join in the kitchen and help poke holes in the cake before it’s filled with colorful gelatin. The final result is a unique, incredibly moist cake that will elevate your celebration and leave everyone coming back for a second slice.
Get the recipe: Berry Poke Cake
Peach Cobbler Cake with Brown Butter Glaze
Utilize one of summer’s best seasonal fruits by making this treat—all topped with a rich brown butter glaze. It’s the perfect chance to use fresh peaches (though frozen peaches work just as well). This decadent cake combines features of a peach cobbler and a pound cake to create a mouthwatering duo dessert.
Get the recipe: Peach Cobbler Cake with Brown Butter Glaze
Red Velvet Pound Cake
It’s time to add a touch of Southern tradition to a beloved classic—all baked in a bundt cake. This version leans on both cream cheese and butter for a perfectly tender crumb. With a fun twist on the traditional recipe, you can make it even more special by incorporating fresh spring or summer fruits.
Get the recipe: Red Velvet Pound Cake
Instant Pot Confetti Cake
Discover a new way to harness the power of your Instant Pot with this colorful cake. Ideal for when it’s just too hot to turn on the oven, the Instant Pot does all the work. Bursting with color and flavor, this is as simple to make as it is fun—guaranteed to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Confetti Cake
Berry Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake
Give this cake a try for hot days when you want something refreshing and delicious. There’s no cooking required, so your kitchen stays cool and the oven stays off. Layers of cold pudding and vanilla ice cream create a creamy, cooling combination that will steal the show at your celebration.
Get the recipe: Berry Banana Pudding Ice Cream Cake
Vanilla-Lemon Icebox Cake
Enjoy a stress-free celebration with this icebox cake you can conveniently prepare the night before. Bursting with a perfect blend of summery vanilla, strawberry, and lemon flavors, it’s the ideal dessert for a hot weather gathering. The best part? It comes together effortlessly in the freezer, so you can cross one more thing off your to-do list. Just take it out when it’s time for dessert, garnish it with fresh strawberries and lemon slices, and serve.
Get the recipe: Vanilla-Lemon Icebox Cake
Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Cupcakes
No list of celebration cake recipes is complete without a stunning platter of cupcakes. This recipe doesn’t make you choose between chocolate and vanilla—it features both! It’s a simple cake recipe that leans on store-bought frosting for a beautiful finish.
Get the recipe: Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Cupcakes
