Horizontal overhead photo of a Ridiculously Easy Sweet Cherry Almond Cake.

Summery One-Bowl Cakes - No Mixer Needed!

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on August 3, 2022

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Ten of our favorite one-bowl, no-mixer needed cakes for summer. They are perfect for easy entertaining or making a regular day special!

We love an easy and delicious dessert around here. A great way to do that is with our favorite one-bowl cake recipe. This tried and true recipe has many renditions on the site. These are some of our favorite versions that are perfect for summer! They are great for easy entertaining if you're hosting friends or family. But they also work well for just any day of the week.

Horizontal overhead photo of a Ridiculously Easy Sweet Cherry Almond Cake on a dining table.

With just one layer, you aren't left with a giant cake at the end of the night. Plus they've been simplified so you can make them in no time at all. Give them a try and let us know what you think in the comments!

 

Vertical closeup photo of a Ridiculously Fresh Sweet Cherry Almond Cake on a white pedestal cake stand garnished with fresh cherries and daisies.

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.

 

Vertical closeup photo of a Key Lime Coconut Crunch Cake on a white pedestal cake stand garnished with key limes, 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!

 

Vertical photo of a Ridiculously Easy French Butter Cake on a light 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 small flowers on a blue and white 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 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 photo of a Ridiculously Easy Fresh Strawberry Cake on a rustic wood pedestal cake stand.

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

 

Closeup vertical photo of Grammy's Easy Chocolate Yogurt Cake on a turquoise 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 French Almond Cake with Fresh Cherry Buttercream on a white pedestal cake stand

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

 

Vertical photo of a Ridiculously Easy Almond Coconut Cake being dusted with powdered sugar.

Everyone goes crazy over this Ridiculously Easy 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!)

 

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

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!

Thought for the  day:

You have searched me, Lord,
    and you know me.
 You know when I sit and when I rise;
    you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
    you are familiar with all my ways.
 Before a word is on my tongue
    you, Lord, know it completely.
You hem me in behind and before,
    and you lay your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
    too lofty for me to attain.

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  1. I'm requesting the pdf for the cinnamon raisin brioche. I can't seem to find it in your site but am sure I saw it just a few days ago.
    Love your site and all of the gifting ideas.
    Thank you for all the time, effort and ingredients you share.