Vertical picture of a slice of of Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Cake garnished with small flowers on a blue and white plate

Easy One-Bowl Cakes for Spring Baking

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on May 27, 2024

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Delicious desserts don't have to be complicated! These easy, one-bowl cake recipes are crazy good and simple to make!

We just love these one-bowl no mixer cakes. And from all the comments, you do too! They come together quickly, no mixer required, and are endlessly adaptable.

These are some of our favorites right now, perfect for spring celebrations. Plus, with just one cake layer, they are great for a smaller crowd. I bet you have the ingredients to make one right now! Enjoy!

 

Vertical closeup photo of an Easy Buttermilk Butter Crunch Cake on a white glass 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!

 

Vertical picture of a slice of of Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Cake garnished with small flowers on a blue and white 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 picture of strawberry buttermilk cake with powdered sugar on a wooden cake stand and a black background

The first bite of this amazingly delicious, super easy, fresh strawberry cake will blow you away. And you can have this one-bowl, no-mixer dessert in the oven in less than 15 minutes!

 

Vertical picture of key lime crunch cake on a white cake stand garnished with key limes, mint 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!

 

Vertical picture of one bowl buttermilk cake with raspberry buttercream icing on a white cake stand

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

 

Close up vertical picture of Grammy's Easy Chocolate Yogurt Cake

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!

 

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 close up picture of farmhouse buttermilk cake

Everyone will flip over this moist, delicious buttermilk cake. My friends call it "crack". No one has to know how EASY it is!

 

Vertical photo of a Ridiculously Easy Orange Olive Oil Cake on a scalloped pedestal cake stand and decorated with mini daisies.

This delicious, tender-crumbed Orange Olive Oil Cake can be thrown together in minutes with just one bowl and a whisk. The crisp, candy-like, fresh orange glaze adds fantastic flavor and a beautiful presentation!

 

Closeup image of French Grandmother's Lemon Yogurt Cake on a turquoise 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:

Then I heard every creature in heaven
and on earth and under the earth and on the sea,
and all that is in them, saying:
"To him who sits on the throne
and to the Lamb be praise and honor
and glory and power, forever and ever!
Revelations 5:13

What we're listening to for inspiration:

Agnus Dei / King of Kings

If you enjoy any of these recipes, please come back and leave a star rating and review! It's so helpful to other readers to hear your results, adaptations and ideas for variations. Thanks!

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  1. Yum! Thank you Chris for your divine recipes. I have made so many of them, from breads to soups to cakes and savoury dinners and every one of them has been a delicious success. I can’t wait to try some of these new ones. Your photography makes them irresistible and knowing they’ll be outstanding gives me such joy and inspiration to start cooking. Thank you. Sarah