Vertical photo of a Ridiculously Easy Farmhouse Buttermilk Cake on a white pedestal cake stand.

Easy Summer Baking! 12 One-Bowl, No-Mixer Cakes

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on August 18, 2023

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12 summery one-bowl cake recipes perfect for any occasion. Whip them up in minutes and expect rave reviews!

Have you tried our ridiculously easy cake recipes? They can be made in just one bowl and no mixer is required. Plus they come together quickly and turn out perfectly every time.

These are some of our favorite versions that are perfect for summer. Whether you need an easy dessert for dinner with friends or want to make someone's day a little brighter, these easy cake recipes will do the trick. Enjoy!

Vertical close up picture of cherry almond cake on a white cake stand

Ridiculously Easy Fresh Cherry Almond Cake

This Ridiculously Easy, one-bowl, no-mixer Sweet Cherry Almond Cake has a tender, moist crumb, lots of sweet cherries and a crisp, candy-like almond glaze. 

Lemon Buttermilk Cake on a white cake stand garnished with blue flowers.

Ridiculously Easy Lemon Buttermilk Cake

With a triple dose of lemon (in the cake, glaze and icing), this Ridiculously Easy Lemon Buttermilk Cake is also ridiculously delicious, definitely a lemon lover's dream come true!

Strawberry Crumb Cake on a white cake stand garnished with fresh strawberries.

Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Crumb Cake

With bits of sweet fresh strawberry, a moist tender crumb and a buttery crisp crumble topping, this Strawberry Crumb Cake is SO delicious! On top of that, it's ridiculously easy to make - just stir it up in a bowl, no mixer needed!

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

Easy Key Lime Coconut Cake

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 photo of a Ridiculously Easy Farmhouse Buttermilk Cake on a white pedestal cake stand.

Ridiculously Easy Farmhouse Buttermilk Cake

Everyone flips over this moist, delicious buttermilk cake with a fabulous pecan topping and crisp, candy-glazed edges. After the first bite, they beg for the recipe. They never believe how EASY it is!

Vertical picture of Easy Almond Coconut Cake being dusted with powdered sugar

Ridiculously Easy Almond Coconut Cake

Everyone goes crazy over this Almond Coconut Cake with its super tender, moist crumb, fabulous flavor and crisp, candy-like glaze. No one has to know it's ridiculously easy to make with just one bowl and no mixer! (Gluten-free adaptation included!)

Easy French Almond Cake with Sweet Cherry Buttercream

Make this fabulous, super easy French Almond Cake with just one bowl and no mixer! The fresh cherry buttercream is the delicious crowning glory!

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

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!

Fresh Strawberry Cake with powdered sugar on a wooden cake stand

Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Cake

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

One-Bowl Buttermilk Cake with Raspberry Buttercream

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

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

Lemon Curd Poppy Seed Cake

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 Ridiculously Easy French Butter Cake on a white cake stand with flowers

Ridiculously Easy French Butter Cake

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!

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