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12 easy one-bowl cakes, perfect for any occasion! There's everything from fresh strawberry to rich chocolate.
Does baking feel overwhelming to you? Sometimes I just can't bear to fill the sink up with dirty dishes. If you feel the same way, this post is for you! These one-bowl cake recipes come together easily and taste like they came from a bakery. You won't need to drag out your heavy mixer or any special equipment; just one bowl is all you need. They are moist, full of flavor, and turn out perfectly every time.
We love that these cakes are on the smaller side, so they're perfect for a dinner party or just an ordinary weekday that you want to make special. And if you're looking for more one-bowl cakes, check out this post on our favorite sheet cakes. Give these recipes a try, we think you'll love them!
Vanilla Bean Cake with Blackberry Buttercream
Looking for an elegant, delicious, easy dessert? This one-bowl, no-mixer Vanilla Bean Cake with Blackberry Buttercream ticks all three boxes!
Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Cake
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!
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!
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!
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!
Easy Key Lime Coconut Cake
Super moist, with a tender crumb this one-bowl, no-mixer Key Lime Coconut Cake has a crisp candy-like lime glaze that's brushed on after it's baked. Irresistible!
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. s
One-Bowl No-Mixer Banana Cake
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!
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!
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!
Ridiculously Easy Mexican Churro Cake
This Mexican Churro Cake is super easy, actually ridiculously easy. It's also a delicious, tender-crumbed cake with swirls of cinnamon and a crisp cinnamon sugar-coated topping.
Easy Zucchini Crumb Cake
This easy Zucchini Crumb Cake is moist, tender and topped with lots of crisp, buttery, brown sugar crumbs. It's fabulous for breakfast, tea time, or dessert!
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