Sheet Cakes That Prove You Don’t Need Layers to Impress

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You know those desserts that are super easy to make but still get all the compliments? That’s exactly what you’re getting with sheet cakes that prove you don’t need layers to impress. They’re simple, fuss-free, and somehow still totally show-stopping. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just want something sweet without the drama, these cakes deliver big.

Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows

a slice of coca cola cake on a plate.
Sweetly Southern Coca-Cola Cake With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This 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

St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

A serving of a St. Louis butter cake on a plate.
St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Rich and delicious, St. Louis Butter Cake is a classic sheet cake packed with buttery flavor and a gooey filling.
Get the Recipe: St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

From Scratch Chocolate Mud Cake With Marshmallow Frosting

From Scratch Chocolate Mud Cake With Marshmallow Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This one pan cake recipe has a moist chocolate cake base topped with gooey marshmallows and a homemade butter frosting.
Get the Recipe: From Scratch Chocolate Mud Cake With Marshmallow Frosting

Moist Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

moist pineapple cake top view.
Moist Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

This pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting is super moist, yet light and fluffy and is easy to make in just one pan!
Get the Recipe: Moist Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

A spatula removing a slice of Texas Sheet Cake.
Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Texas Sheet Cake with cocoa, bittersweet chocolate, and pecans. A simple Southern recipe that’s big on flavor and texture.
Get the Recipe: Moist Texas Sheet Cake With Pecans

Effortless Cherry Dump Cake

cherry cake on a plate and dish.
Effortless Cherry Dump Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

As delicious as it is easy to make, this Cherry Dump Cake is made with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and a box of yellow cake mix.
Get the Recipe: Effortless Cherry Dump Cake

Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

If you love chocolate check out this simple recipe. This Chocolate Sheet Cake is ridiculously easy to make, it is super moist and it is the perfect dessert to feed a crowd!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Cake has lots of whipped cream for good measure! This is a dessert you need try if you love sheet cakes.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Sheet Cake

Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble

Rhubarb coffee cake cut into sqaures.
Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This soft and moist rhubarb coffee cake is an easy recipe that’s perfect for spring or summer, with a delicious brown butter streusel topping.
Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Coffee Cake With Brown Butter Crumble

Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

strawberry poke cake cut into slices in the pan.
Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Loaded with fresh strawberry sauce and a cream cheese whipped topping, this updated recipe will be your new go-to sheet cakes.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jelly Cake With Cream Cheese Icing

Moravian Sugar Cake From Scratch

A cut sugar cake wtih coffee cakes.
Moravian Sugar Cake From Scratch. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Moravian Sugar Cake is made with soft yeast dough and topped with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, for a sweet, caramelized treat.
Get the Recipe: Moravian Sugar Cake From Scratch

My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

Paula Deen butter cake in a baking dish with a serving spoon.
My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Inspired by Paula Deen iconic recipe, this Gooey Butter Cake has a tender crumb, super-soft filling, and rich butter flavor that lives up to its name.
Get the Recipe: My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

Carrot Cake Sheet Cake With A Buttermilk Twist

carrot cake sheet cake cut into slices on a wooden cutting board.
Carrot Cake Sheet Cake With A Buttermilk Twist. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Carrot Cake Sheet Cake is packed with fresh carrots, cinnamon, and pecans, then topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Sheet Cake With A Buttermilk Twist

Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

A hummingbird sheet cake cut into squares.
Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Hummingbird Sheet Cake has ripe bananas, pineapple, and cinnamon for that tropical taste. And you top it all off with a rich cream cheese frosting and crunchy pecans.
Get the Recipe: Hummingbird Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

An apple sheet cake cut in a pan.
Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This recipe is made with spiced apples and rich homemade caramel frosting, like a caramel apple but you can eat it with a fork!
Get the Recipe: Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

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