15 Summer Cakes for Your 9x13 Pan

15 Summer-Perfect Cakes for Your 9x13 Pan

This summer is going to be so sweet.

Published on May 30, 2024

A slice of frosted pineapple cake, with a pan of frosted cake in the background — Photo:
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Satisfy your sweet tooth this summer with a seasonal sheet cake (say that three times fast)! From fresh and fruity desserts to simple poke cakes, these summer cakes are quick and easy to make in your trusty 9x13 pan.

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Strawberry Sheet Cake

"A cake box mix is taken to the next level with the addition of strawberry puree. Top with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, or ice cream." —Yoly

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Coconut Poke Cake

"This coconut poke cake is simple to make with white cake soaked in sweet, creamy coconut milk and smothered in whipped topping and crispy flaked coconut—a real treat for those who love coconut!" —Leslie

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Easy Pineapple Cake

"This pineapple cake is super easy to make. It's topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting." —Catherine Dallas

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Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Icing

slice of frosted peach cake on aqua plate with aqua ceramic baking pan in background — fabeveryday

"A moist, light peach cake is topped with a sugary sweet, praline-like icing for a decadent dessert. Since this recipe starts with boxed cake mix and canned peaches, you can make it easily any time of year, not just when peaches are in season!" —Ramona Cruz-Peters

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Peach Dump Cake

peach cobbler dump cake — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"This peach dump cake is so simple to make with yellow cake mix and canned peaches in heavy syrup for a comforting dessert anytime!" —Jessica

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Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

"I came up with this recipe to combine a couple of my husband's favorites. It's easy and very tasty. The family loves it! It is great with vanilla ice cream!" —AngieK

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Blackberry Dump Cake

"This blackberry dump cake is a real crowd-pleaser. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping." —JA Taylor

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Blueberry Bottom Cake

"This cake is light, airy, and super refreshing with a lovely presentation, not to mention super easy to make. Try using different fruits or berries or different flavored gelatin, such as raspberry." —Yoly

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Lemon Sheet Cake

"This lemon sheet cake is tart-yet-refreshing and a little sweet thanks to the lemon glaze." —Keaton Larson

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Creamy Orange Cake

"This orange poke cake is cool and refreshing — like an orange cream frozen treat poked with holes. Great for picnics, and it travels well." —Bea Gassman

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Lemon Cooler Cream Cake

"Incredibly easy and inexpensive to make. Great for the summer, perfect for all occasions." —Caroline Nowyckyj

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Raspberry Icebox Cake

closeup of a slice of a no-bake dessert with raspberries — abapplez

"Raspberry icebox cake is a lovely refreshing dessert for those hot summer days." —Carol

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Oma's Rhubarb Cake

“It was easy and moist and delicious, just like most of the reviews state. I have made it twice, once with rhubarb, once with rhubarb and strawberries. Both excellent.” —Debbie Michels Finn

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Ice Cream Cake

"This ice cream cake is easy to make with any flavor of ice cream or cake mix you prefer. Frost with your favorite frosting, fudge topping, crushed Oreos, or anything!" —winnie the pooh

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