Bake Big, Share More: 21 Shareable Cakes Made for Every Crowd

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Big gatherings always call for desserts that make everyone smile, and cakes are the easiest way to do it. Whether it’s a birthday, potluck, or just a weekend hangout, shareable cakes made for every crowd guarantee that no one leaves without a sweet slice. From simple classics to creative showstoppers, these bakes are all about bringing people together. So grab a fork, because these cakes are made to be enjoyed by all.

Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This chocolate Coca-Cola cake is made with the iconic soda, mini marshmallows, and unsweetened cocoa powder for extra rich chocolate flavor.
Get the Recipe: Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Cheesecake Factory Vanilla Bean Cheesecake is layers of vanilla bean cheesecake, white chocolate mousse and homemade whipped cream.
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Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Texas Sheet Cake with cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and pecans. A simple recipe that’s big on flavor and texture.
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Pecan Praline Cheesecake With Caramel Sauce

Pecans on the top of a cheesecake.
Pecan Praline Cheesecake With Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Praline Cheesecake with caramel sauce has everything you crave—a crunchy pecan crust, creamy cheesecake, and rich, homemade caramel.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Praline Cheesecake With Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Layer Cake With Ganache Frosting

A bite taken out of a slice of chocolate cake.
Chocolate Layer Cake With Ganache Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

A rich chocolate layer cake with chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for an extra indulgent treat!
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From Scratch Mandarin Orange Cake (Pig Pickin’ Cake)

sliced mandarin orange cake with a slice being taken out.
From Scratch Mandarin Orange Cake (Pig Pickin’ Cake). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Mandarin Orange Cake with orange zest, canned mandarins, and pineapple-mascarpone whipped frosting. Light, moist, citrusy, and made for summer.
Get the Recipe: From Scratch Mandarin Orange Cake (Pig Pickin’ Cake)

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Mini chips on the top of chocolate frosting.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake with a rich ganache frosting and creamy filling—perfectly moist and indulgent for any special occasion.
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Creamy Peach Cheesecake With A Vanilla Wafer Crust

slice of peach cheesecake on a white plate.
Creamy Peach Cheesecake With A Vanilla Wafer Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Creamy cheesecake with a vanilla wafer crust, fresh peaches, and a peach jam glaze. A smooth, no-fail recipe perfect for summer gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Peach Cheesecake With A Vanilla Wafer Crust

From Scratch Chocolate Mud Cake With Marshmallow Frosting

A piece of cake with a bite taken out.
From Scratch Chocolate Mud Cake With Marshmallow Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This rich, decadent cake recipe has a moist chocolate cake base topped with gooey marshmallows and a homemade butter frosting.
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Peach Upside Down Cake With Fresh Summer Peaches

peach upside down cake on a cake stand.
Peach Upside Down Cake With Fresh Summer Peaches. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Peach Upside Down Cake with fresh peaches, cherries, sour cream, and brown sugar is a show-stopping summer dessert that’s easier than it looks.
Get the Recipe: Peach Upside Down Cake With Fresh Summer Peaches

Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Recipe

Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Recipe is a show stopping, ridiculously sweet and rich dessert that will blow your socks off!
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Lemon Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze And Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

slice of lemon bundt cake coming out of the cake.
Lemon Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze And Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Lemon Bundt Cake made with fresh lemon juice, zest, and topped with a simple lemon glaze and a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake With Lemon Glaze and Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake. Photo credit: Josie and Nina.

The easy layered dessert recipe that brings big smiles. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake is four layers of cookie crust, ice cream and chocolate ganache.
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From Scratch Heath Bar Cake

piece of heath bar cake on a white plate with a fork taking a bite out of it.
From Scratch Heath Bar Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Chocolate cake with buttermilk, condensed milk soak, mascarpone whipped cream, and toffee bits. It’s rich, moist, and gets better as it sits.
Get the Recipe: From Scratch Heath Bar Cake

Moist 7 Up Cake With Lemon-Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

A bundt cake with frosting and lime slices.
Moist 7 Up Cake With Lemon-Lime Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Moist 7 Up cake with lemon-lime soda, fresh zest, sweet syrup, and a tangy cream cheese frosting is a nostalgic dessert with a modern spin.
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Ultimate Banana Cake Recipe

Ultimate Banana Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This Ultimate Banana Cake Recipe is a simple scratch banana cake filled with walnuts and slathered with an amazing frosting.
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake yields a decadent chocolate flavor that is tender and soft with melty pockets of chocolate chips.
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Moist Banana Layer Cake With Buttermilk

A banana cake with cream cheese frosting with walnuts on top.
Moist Banana Layer Cake With Buttermilk. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This moist banana layer cake with rich brown butter cream cheese frosting is a deliciously easy dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Ultra-Moist Kentucky Butter Cake With Buttery Glaze

A frosted butter cake on a plate.
Ultra-Moist Kentucky Butter Cake With Buttery Glaze. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Kentucky Butter Cake is a Southern staple thanks to its tender crumb that’s soaked in a sweet butter sauce while still warm.
Get the Recipe: Ultra-Moist Kentucky Butter Cake With Buttery Glaze

The Best Fluffy One Bowl Chocolate Cake

The Best Fluffy One Bowl Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

This one bowl chocolate cake is the best because it is so light, fluffy, and easy to make! Clean up is a breeze with this delicious cake!
Get the Recipe: The Best Fluffy One Bowl Chocolate Cake

Twix Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Twix Ice Cream Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy ice cream cake recipe has layers of Twix candy bars, buttery, crunchy cookie crust all drizzled with caramel and chocolate.
Get the Recipe: Twix Ice Cream Cake Recipe

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