13 Sheet Cakes You Won't Want to Share

By Rai Mincey
February 19, 2021
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The ever-reliable, shareable, and scrumptious sheet cake is here to stay. And there are numerous ways to customize your cake — whether it's a coconut poke confection or a buttery single-layer slice dotted with sour cherries. Discover why these classic cakes have earned top marks in our community of home cooks with thirteen of our favorite sheet cake recipes. 

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Easy Lemon Sheet Cake

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Try a citrusy slice of lemon sheet cake for a sweet pick-me-up after dinner. The moist cake is topped with a cream cheese frosting that has just a hint of lemon zest to amplify the bright, zesty flavor. 

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Oma's Rhubarb Cake

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Cut into delicious comfort when you make this buttery, grandma-inspired rhubarb cake. A dusting of cinnamon pairs perfectly with the sweet tang of rhubarb. 

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Pineapple Sheet Cake

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Crushed pineapples, pecans, and coconut flakes make each bite of this cake feel like a celebration. A decadent offering that's poked while still warm to allow cake to soak up a mouthwatering vanilla-coconut glaze. 

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Zucchini Bars with Spice Frosting

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These "bars" are simply slices of nutty zucchini cake slathered with a perfectly spiced buttercream frosting. Warming spices like clove and cinnamon envelop the tastebuds with every bite. 

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Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

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A Texas sheet cake turned nutty. Chunky peanut butter and marshmallows make this dangerously sweet cake one you'll want to make over and over again. 

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Apple Sheet Cake

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American as apple pie and even easier to make. "I took it to a pot luck and got LOTS of requests for the recipe," says home cook Schellebelle. Use butter in your pastry for a more tender crust."

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Pumpkin Sheet Cake

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Try this delicately spiced pumpkin cake whenever you want to wow a crowd. A quick cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts instantly elevates this top-rated recipe. 

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Sheet Cake With Sour Cherries

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A rich, buttery sponge filled with sour cherries is the way to go. Vibrant color and luxurious flavor is just a bake away with this decadent recipe. Dust with powdered sugar for an extra-special finish. 

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Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)

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This sheet cake is soaked in 3 kinds of milk, then chilled to to allow for maximum flavor absorption. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a beautifully delicious garnish. 

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Surprise Banana Cake

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"I had overripe bananas I needed to use and thought this cake would be a great way to do it," says reviewer Ivandiepart. "I frosted it with brown sugar cream cheese frosting. This cake is very moist — just the way I like it!" 

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Outrageously Buttery Crumb Cake

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The name says it all for this gooey, buttery confection. Yellow cake mix is combined with cinnamon, brown sugar, and lots of butter to create a soft center and delightfully crumbly top. 

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Coconut Poke Cake

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Coconut lovers rejoice. Fluffy, white sponge cake is soaked in coconut milk then topped with whipped frosting and a generous layer of coconut flakes for a fun, fruity way to enjoy dessert. 

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Ruby Cake

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"This is a fruit cocktail cake with a coconut-brown sugar and nut topping and creamy coconut sauce," explains recipe creator Penilu.  Proof that sheet cake can be easy and elegant.  

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