25 Father's Day Cakes That Will Satisfy His Sweet Tooth
These homemade cakes for Father’s Day are a dessert and gift all in one.
Dad deserves to be treated, and what better way to do that than with a heartfelt, homemade cake? Lean into his sweet tooth this year with Father's Day cakes that he won’t be able to resist. These cakes will truly put the cherry on top of his special day, and be a delicious memory he’ll cherish for years to come.
No matter Dad’s dessert favorites, we’ve got a cake sure to satisfy his sweet sugary craving. For rich dessert lovers, we’ve got plenty of easy chocolate desserts, from a double-chocolate bundt to creamy chocolate tres leches to a s'mores icebox cake. Looking for lighter flavors? Whip up our coconut layer cake, lemon pound cake, or strawberry cheesecake for a sweet and satisfying surprise. Not only delicious, these cakes are stunning as well, giving Dad a gift almost too good to eat (but trust us, they somehow taste even better than they look).
While delicious enough on their own, these Instagram-worthy desserts are best when served as the grand finale of a Father's Day brunch or Father's Day dinner made by his loved ones (you!). Best of all, they make the sweetest Father's Day gift! Show Dad how much you care this year by baking him a gift from the heart he’ll surely cherish and remember.
Double Chocolate Bundt
Calling all chocolate lovers! This rich treat includes coffee and chocolate for the ultimate dessert.
Get the Double Chocolate Bundt recipe.
Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake
Why not surprise Dad with cake for breakfast on his special day? Serve up this sweet coffee cake with a crunchy walnut contrast for a breakfast he'll never forget.
Get the Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake recipe.
S'mores Icebox Cake
You won't even have to ask Dad to fire up the grill to whip up this sticky and sweet no-bake cake.
Get the S'mores Icebox Cake recipe.
Lemon Pound Cake
Loaded with heaps of fragrant lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, this decadent lemon pound cake is for true lemon dessert lovers or anyone looking for a bright, sunny sweet.
Get the Lemon Pound Cake recipe.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
This no-bake chocolate cheesecake is a breeze to whip up and an absolute dream to eat.
Get the Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake recipe.
Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot cake isn't just for Easter! If this is Dad's favorite, you can make it for any holiday.
Get the Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.
Basic Vanilla Cake
Use cookie cutters and sanding sugar to decorate a basic vanilla cake any way you (or Dad!) want.
Get the Basic Vanilla Cake recipe.
Strawberry Coconut-Crust Cheesecake
A coconut crust means this creamy cheesecake is a gluten-free dessert!
Get the Strawberry Coconut-Crust Cheesecake recipe.
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Lemon Pudding Cake
What is pudding cake, you ask? While baking, the cake portion of this lemony treat rises to the top and a creamy pudding-like sauce forms on the bottom.
Get the Lemon Pudding Cake recipe.
Flourless Fudge Cake
Sure, this cake may lack flour (yep, gluten-free!) but it certainly doesn't lack in flavor.
Get the Flourless Fudge Cake recipe.
Peanut Butter Cake
If he's more a peanut butter than a chocolate dessert guy, then this decadent bundt has his name written all over it.
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Bursting-With-Berries Lemon Curd Cake
Behold the fruitiest-ever Bundt, with two cups of berries baked in and sprinkled on top of tangy lemon curd whipped cream.
Get the Bursting-with-Berries Lemon Curd Cake recipe.
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Sticky Plum Upside-Down Cake
This sticky-sweet cake is spiked with orange juice for a little tanginess that Dad won't be able to resist.
Get the Sticky Plum Upside-Down Cake recipe.
Cannoli Cake
If Dad loves cannoli, this four-layer stunner with orange, ricotta and chocolate will make his day.
Get the Cannoli Cake recipe.
Triple Citrus Bundt
This simple bundt cake serves as the ultimate palette cleanser ... before Dad moves on to meal #2.
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Cookie Cheesecake Bites
Not up for baking a whole cake? These no-bake sweets are just as satisfying.
Get the Cookie Cheesecake Bites recipe.
Easy Chocolate Party Cake
Just dump the ingredients into a bowl, mix, and pour into cake pans for an easy crowd-pleaser.
Get the Easy Chocolate Party Cake recipe.
Cappuccino Icebox Cake
Layer chocolate wafers with an espresso-flavored mixture and stick it in the refrigerator to "cook."
Get the Cappuccino Icebox Cake recipe.
Outlaw Carrot Cake With Brown Sugar Butter Cream
This quick and easy dessert is proof that complicated, three-tiered layer cakes are overrated.
Get the Outlaw Carrot Cake with Brown Sugar Butter Cream recipe.
Chocolate Icebox Cake
This one needs to get into the fridge at least 12 hours before the party starts, but it'll be worth it. Trust.
Get the Chocolate Icebox Cake recipe.
Samantha (she/her) is an Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, where she writes about tasty recipes, must-try food products and top-tested secrets for home cooking success. She has taste-tasted hundreds of products and recipes since joining GH in 2020 (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
Taylor Worden is Delish's Assistant Digital Food Producer, where she creates recipe galleries, recipe updates and more. She was previously a freelance editor on the food team for Good Housekeeping, where she also contributed entertainment and culture pieces as a freelance writer. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism and a lifelong love of writing. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading, testing out a new pasta recipe, or rewatching one of her favorite shows.
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