These simple cake recipes are amazing tasting, yet simple enough for even beginners. But more experienced bakers should take a look too, because they’re delicious.
Many of these recipes use box mixes as a shortcut, because why reinvent the wheel? But even the ones that start from scratch are easy as… well, maybe easy as pie isn’t the right phrase.
And it’s not a boring list at all. You’ll find everything from no-bake icebox cakes to classic red velvet cake. Most you can make in a basic cake sheet, while a couple of them need a bundt cake pan.
Note that we also have a nice collection of cupcake recipes for your next party, and also some easy dessert recipes. And if you want something even easier, try our cookie recipes and brownie recipes.
Pumpkin Cake - Crockpot Dessert
Think Sticky Toffee Pudding, except pumpkin spice flavored and easily made in a crockpot.
Easy White Forest Cake
This easy White Forest Cake is made with vanilla cake mix, has a layer of cherries in the middle, baked in a Bundt pan, and topped with homemade whipped cream.
Dulce de Leche Wafer Cake - No Bake, 15-minute Dessert
This wafer cake is full of delicious Dulce de Leche and only has 3 ingredients! You don't need to bake it, which makes it a great choice when you're short on time. It serves a lot of people so it's perfect for parties or large gatherings. Plus, it's really easy to make so you can keep the ingredients on hand and make it whenever you want!
Best Red Velvet Cake Recipe
This classic, old-school recipe makes a perfect Red Velvet Cake with the best flavor. Part of the magic is the icing (see below) and part of it is the cake itself.
Plum Cake with Yogurt and Olive Oil
This cake, made with yogurt and olive oil, is so easy to whip up that you can even impress last-minute dinner guests with a warm cake right out of the oven. Use your favorite seasonal fruit instead of plums, like berries, peaches, figs or pears.
Easy Apple Cake Recipe (with Video)
This delectable Easy Apple Cake Recipe is all about the crispy cinnamon sugar pastry.
Easy double chocolate cake
This Double Chocolate Cake is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. A rich and moist chocolate cake, covered in a creamy white chocolate frosting. Simple and delicious!
Icebox Cake
The whipped cream is made from scratch, which results in a lighter texture and just the right amount of sweetness. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
Easy Vegan Carrot Cake Loaf
This easy vegan carrot cake loaf is simple to make. It's just right for when you want something sweet, but not too heavy.
Traditional French Yogurt Cake (Gateau Au Yaourt)
This easy-to-make, classic French Yogurt Cake is the perfect accompaniment to your tea or coffee, morning, noon and night. Made with just a few ingredients in one bowl, it's as simple and delicious as you can get.
Crockpot Cake
This chocolatey, delicious Crockpot cake is so easy to make. All you have to do is throw the ingredients into bowl, give them a stir, and then let the crockpot do the work!
Cookies and Cream Chocolate Poke Cake
This cookies and cream chocolate poke cake is an incredibly easy dessert to make, and only requires a few simple ingredients. It's guaranteed to be a hit with everyone!
Easy Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe
This delicious apple cake is perfect for when you're in the mood for a classic American dessert. It combines familiar flavors with a new twist! Perfect with vanilla ice cream.
Easy Carrot Cake Recipe (with Video)
The traditional carrot cake, made a little bit easier.
Vegan Vanilla Sheet Cake
This recipe is for a delicious, light sponge cake that is perfect for any occasion! The best part is that it doesn't require any eggs or dairy products, so it's perfect for those with allergies or dietary restrictions. The cake is topped with a layer of icing and sprinkles, making it even more irresistible!
Apple Dump Cake
This cake is simple to make and uses canned apple pie filling and a box cake mix. It is a family favorite dessert.
Super Moist Cherry Butter Cake
This one is easy to make, moist and delicious. And it only takes a few minutes.
Apple Coffee Cake Recipe
An easy cake recipe made with Streusel Crumb Topping. It's especially popular in fall, but delicious year round.
Easy, Fudge Chocolate Orange Pudding Cake
This Chocolate Orange Pudding Cake is to die for! It's so easy to make, you can whip it up on any old weeknight. The heavenly combination of chocolate and orange will have you coming back for more.
White Chocolate Peach Dump Cake
This White Chocolate Peach Cobbler is made with cake mix, but no one will suspect it. There's no need to mix anything - just layer all the ingredients and bake.
Easy Strawberry Cake
This cake, which can be easily made with only one bowl, gets even better with the addition of some sugar sprinkled on top. The sugar then combines with the juice from the strawberries to create a delicious jam-like topping with a crunchy sweet taste. It's one of the best parts of the cake!
Pea Pickin’ Cake: Easy, Moist, Delicious Recipe
This tasty, moist cake is easy to make with simple ingredients you likely have in your pantry already. Best served chilled, this refreshing cake will be a hit!
Banana and Graham Cracker Icebox Cake
This easy, no-bake graham cracker cake is layered with delicious banana pudding and sweet ripe bananas.
Ice Cream Sandwich Oreo Cake
This dessert is a real crowd pleaser and is easy to make on a budget. Who doesn't love Oreos?
2-Ingredient Orange Angel Food Cake
This cake is so easy to make and only requires two ingredients: a box of angel food cake mix and a can of mandarin oranges! It is absolutely delicious!
Easy French Apple Cake
You can make this one in onw bowl, and it doesn't take long either. You make the cake with applesauce and chunks of apples, so you get some crunch along with all the deliciousness and moistness.
Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake
So easy - a lemon loaf filled with raspberries and topped with icing. It's kind of like strawberry lemonade in cake form.
Gluten Free Mug Cake
This single-serving chocolate chip cake is just the sweet treat you need. You can make it in just 5 minutes. It's gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and also free of refined sugar.
Blueberry Dump Cake
This yellow cake mix blueberry dump cake recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a dessert that everyone will love. It only requires 3 ingredients!
Chocolate Orange Depression Cake Vegan Gluten-Free
This delicious chocolate cake is easy to make and economical! It's the perfect treat for any occasion!
Easy Biscoff Cake
This Biscoff Cake is very easy to make and it is a delicious dessert to have for a special occasion or afternoon tea. The light and airy cookie butter cake is topped with melted biscoff spread and then topped with a biscoff whipped cream frosting.
Easy Traditional British Sticky Toffee Pudding Cakes
Feel British (if you aren't already) with this sticky toffee pudding cake. It's made with golden syrup, dates, and a buttery toffee sauce. It is an easy cake to make and is absolutely delicious!
Easy Yogurt Plum Cake
This cake is made with yogurt and plums. It is light, fresh and flavorful. It is easy to make and perfect for afternoon tea or dessert.
How To Make Unforgettable Reese's Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
This no bake dessert is sure to impress with its layers of ice cream sandwich, vanilla bean ice cream, Hershey’s chocolate syrup, Reese’s peanut butter topping, cool whip and Reese’s cups.