Horizontal overhead photo of a Ridiculously Easy French Butter Cake on a pink pedestal cake stand.

Easy, One Bowl Cakes for Celebrating Spring

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on March 20, 2022

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Our favorite easy, one-bowl, no-mixer cakes, perfect for celebrating any Spring occasion. You won't believe how delicious these cakes are!

If you've been a reader here at the Café for any length of time, you know that we love one-bowl, no-mixer cakes. It all started with this French Grandmother's Lemon Yogurt Cake. Since then there have been many variations of this wonderful little cake.

Horizontal photo of a Ridiculously Easy French Butter Cake on a pale pink pedestal cake stand decorated with pink flowers.

We've rounded up some of our favorites that are perfect for spring. Whether you need a dessert for a casual dinner or to take to a friend, these recipes are perfect for any occasion. They come together quickly, using just one bowl and no mixer. I think you'll fall in love with this method of baking. Have you tried any of these recipes? Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Ridiculously Easy French Butter Cake on a pale pink pedestal cake stand decorated with flowers.

Although this French Butter Cake may have a fancy name, it's simply a delicious amalgamation of a super beloved cake made by French grandmothers and a popular American dessert called Kentucky Butter Cake. It's ridiculously easy to make as well as being moist, tender and ridiculously delicious!

 

Vertical closeup photo of a slice of of Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Cake garnished with mini daisies on a blue and white patterned serving plate.

This easy Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Cake recipe includes a tender-crumbed, super moist white cake with a delicious lemon curd filling and icing. Make the Ridiculously Easy Lemon Curd in minutes!

 

Vertical photo of a Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Cake on a wooden cake stand being sprinkled with powdered sugar.

This one-bowl, no-mixer Fresh Strawberry Cake comes together quickly, has a tender, moist crumb and lots of fabulous fresh strawberries!

 

Vertical closeup photo of a Key Lime Coconut Cake on a white pedestal cake stand garnished with key lime wedges, fresh mint leaves and blackberries.

Super moist with a tender crumb, this Key Lime Coconut Cake has a fabulous lime glaze that's brushed on after it's baked. It's one of those no-fail, crazy-delicious, one-bowl, no-mixer desserts. A keeper for sure!

 

Closeup vertical photo of Grammy's Easy Chocolate Yogurt Cake on a turquoise glass pedestal cake stand.

Need a dessert recipe that's one-bowl, no-mixer and out-of-this-world delicious? Grammy's Easy Chocolate Yogurt Cake is all that, and more!

 

Vertical photo of a One-Bowl No-Mixer Banana Cake on a white pedestal cake stand with plates and napkins.

This fabulous One-Bowl No-Mixer Banana Cake comes together in minutes. The creamy vanilla bean icing is a perfect pairing and the candied walnuts are... let's just say, the crowning glory!

 

Vertical photo of One-Bowl Buttermilk Cake with raspberry buttercream icing on a white pedestal cake stand.

This easy, One-Bowl Buttermilk Cake is always a huge hit with it's moist, tender crumb and incredibly delicious fresh raspberry buttercream!

 

Vertical closeup photo of an Easy Buttermilk Butter Crunch Cake on a white glass pedestal cake stand.

Looking for a cake to "wow" family, friends, guests? This delicious, one-bowl, super easy Buttermilk Butter Crunch Cake will do the trick!

 

Closeup vertical photo of a French Grandmother's Lemon Yogurt Cake on a turquoise glass ruffled cake stand.

This crazy delicious French Grandmother's Lemon Yogurt Cake has a moist, tender crumb, takes minutes to make and has a delightful history!

 

Thought for the  day:

I lift my eyes to the mountains.
Where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2

What we're listening to for inspiration:

He Will Keep You

 

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