Dad will love a slice or two of one of these delicious cakes.
Take a trip to the ballpark, buy him achili dog, and he’s in hog heaven.
But why not go the extra mile forFather’s Day gifts?
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(Go ahead and get his second slice ready to go.)
Banana Split Cake
The ultimate ice cream dessert just became a shareable delight that Dad will love.
The addition of strong-brewed coffee in the batter lends it more maturity and enhances the chocolate flavor.
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Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Dads don’t always need all the bells and whistles.
This simple classic is best during the summer, anyway, when strawberries are downright perfect.
In place of shortcake, this version useshomemade buttermilk biscuitssweetened with sanding sugar.
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Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Jennifer Davick
Meet a mash-up of epic proportions.
The name says it all:banana pudding+ cheesecake = heaven.
Pile more berries on top to make it pretty.
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Chill the cake and spread the frosting carefully to keep the berries from bleeding through.
We layered them with whole graham cracker squares, which will make your cake slices neat as a pin.
This cake can be made ahead to chill overnight.
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This confection is made easy with just six ingredients and couldn’t be easier.
Even better, the gelatin in the frosting keeps it from melting in the heat.
Key Lime Pound Cake
Dotdash Meredith
Treat your father to a slice of paradise.
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Because, if anyone deserves a vacation, he does.
This cake masters a tasty combination of syrupy pineapple filling, tangy cream cheese, and nuttytoasted coconut.
For the best results, refrigerate the filling and frosting before assembling the cake.
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Everyone will appreciate the double dose of rum in this cake.
The recipe calls for poking holes in the Bundt so the Rum Syrup can soak in.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This is just the cake recipe you gotta hey a chocolate lover.
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Coca-Cola Cake
Coca-Cola is an iconic Southern dessert ingredient for good reason.
Mama’s German Chocolate Cake
What papa doesn’t love an old-school recipe from mama?
This classic cake’s rich and sugary frosting with pecans and flaked coconut can’t be topped.
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But the moist, chocolatey layers allow him to indulge his sweet tooth, too.
Peanut Butter Cake
Abig sheet cakeis always the right choice for a big family celebration.
We’ve added peanut butter galore to this easy sheet cake recipe.
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Use buttermilk in the batter to make it extra creamy.
If you don’t have a kitchen torch, feel free to skip this step.
The banana-flavored cake and rum-flavored frosting will be just as delicious.
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A sugary glaze completes the illusion.
Chocolate-Zucchini Cake
Who knew a couple ofzucchini from the family gardencould taste so good?
This chocolate version of zucchini bread will have everyone in your house asking for seconds.
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The Brown Butter-Pistachio Frosting has just the right sweet-salty balance to partner with the deep chocolate cake.
The cake is flavored with a hint of almond extract that complements the sweetness of the frosting.
Apply it with an offset spatula for those signature swoops.
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This cake gets a dusting of powdered sugar in lieu of frosting.
Serve it with ice cream, chocolate sauce, or fresh berries.
Thismake-ahead dessertrequires time to cool in the oven and chill in the fridge.
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Make individual servings with a mini Bundt pan or use a full-sized 15-cup pan.
The warm and chocolateyBourbon-and-Cola Glazebrings this one over the top.
Lemon Bar Cheesecake
It’s hard to beat old-school lemon bars or classic cheesecake.
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This recipe is meant for the dad who loves both.
TheCandied Lemon Slicesmay require extra work, but he’ll appreciate the effortand any leftover candies.
Coconut Cream Cake
The nostalgia of coconut cream pie is something a Southern father can appreciate.
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In this variation, coconut cream filling gets sandwiched between cake layers.
A fluffy coconut frosting and toasted shaved coconut complete the effect.
Once they dive in, they’ll be delighted by beautiful strawberry swirls.
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Dollop strawberry glaze into the batter and use a wooden skewer to create the marbled pattern.
Theno-bake dessertis a concoction of graham crackers and whipped cream layered in a springform pan.
The extra-decadent filling is made with heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, and ribbons of cherry preserves.
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This upside-down cake features juicy, caramelized peaches atop a fluffy Bundt with the subtle taste of bourbon.
Add a splash of bourbon to the glaze if you want a stronger flavor.
We’ve added Dr Pepper and loads of pecans to amp up the Southern flavor.
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This sheet cake recipe serves 20, enough to feed your whole crowd.
Lemon and lime zest are mixed into the cake batter foran extra pop of citrus.
Garnish with fruit slices for a simple decoration that screams summer.
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The key ingredients include flaked coconut, chopped nuts, and canned crushed pineapple, plus freshly shaved carrots.
And don’t even think about using store-bought shredded carrotsany food-loving pops will know the difference.
It has the ease of boxed cake with all the flavor and love of a homemade one.
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Each blackberry jam- and nut-filled layer is complemented with caramel-cream cheese frosting, making each bite perfectly balanced.
Cherry Dump Cake
Sometimes a simple dessert is best.
Instead of cherry pie filling, we use canned cherries for fresher flavor.
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Butter Toffee-Pecan Layer Cake
This cake is made for those with a real-deal sweet tooth.
The frosting also gets an optional splash of bourbon or dark rum.
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