14 Sweet and Simple Sheet Cake Recipes

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Sheet cake isn’t just dessert—it’s the answer to every “What should I bake?” dilemma. Need a party cake? Funfetti Sheet Cake is throwing sprinkles like confetti. Feeling nostalgic? Butterscotch Krimpets will take you straight back to childhood (without the lunchroom trade negotiations). If rich and ridiculous is your vibe, Gooey Butter Cake is basically a stick of butter in cake form, and you’re going to love every bite. Want something fruity? Pineapple Cake lets you pick between full-fat indulgence or its “healthier” alter ego—either way, you win. And let’s be honest, no sheet cake list is complete without a chocolate fix, so Chocolate Espresso Sheet Cake and Chocolate Chip Chocolate Sheet Cake are here to make sure your cravings never stand a chance!

Funfetti Sheet Cake

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close up view of partially cut funfetti birthday cake topped with sprinkles
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Funfetti Sheet Cake is the perfect pick for birthdays, playdates, or anytime you need a little extra fun. Soft vanilla cake packed with rainbow sprinkles and topped with frosting—it’s pure celebration!
Get the Recipe: Funfetti Sheet Cake

Butterscotch Krimpets

Homemade butterscotch krimpets on a white marble surface.
Photo credit: Baking a Moment

Homemade Butterscotch Krimpets—a Philly classic made even better! Buttery brown sugar cake fingers topped with smooth butterscotch icing.
Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Krimpets

Gooey Butter Cake

Nine square pieces of a golden, flaky pastry are arranged on parchment paper. A serving spatula and a folded cloth are visible nearby. The pastries have a slightly glossy, baked surface and appear to be freshly cut.
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Real-Deal Gooey Butter Cake is made from scratch with all-natural ingredients—no cake mix needed! That rich, gooey topping is pure magic!
Get the Recipe: Gooey Butter Cake

Pineapple Cake (Lighter and Full Fat Version)

An overhead shot of a large pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting and dried pineapple flowers ready to serve
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

Easy Pineapple Sheet Cake is packed with sweet pineapple, rich molasses flavor, and warm spices. Moist, tender, and perfect for potlucks, snacks, or picnics!
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Cake (Lighter and Full Fat Version)

Vanilla Sheet Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting

vanilla sheet cake slice on a white plate
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Vanilla Sheet Cake uses the reverse creaming method for an extra soft crumb and rich, buttery vanilla flavor. Simple technique, incredible results!
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Sheet Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting

Peanut Butter Tandy Cake

Peanut Butter Tandy Cake (aka Kandy Kake): this took me straight back to my childhood! Even better than the Tastykake original, with soft, butter-y sheet cake, topped with peanut butter and milk chocolate ganache. food desserts cake
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Peanut Butter Tandy Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert. Buttery sheet cake, a thick layer of peanut butter, and silky milk chocolate ganache—pure bliss!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Tandy Cake

Chocolate Chip Chocolate Sheet Cake

chocolate chip chocolate sheet cake sprinkled with chocolate chips
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Chocolate Chip Sheet Cake is loaded with chocolate chips in every bite—both inside and on top! No mixer needed, and you won’t want to share!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Chocolate Sheet Cake

Vanilla Sheet Cake

close up overhead view of a partially sliced vanilla sheet cake decorated with white icing with a pink border and sprinkles.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Vanilla Sheet Cake is moist, fluffy, and effortlessly simple. Made with basic ingredients, it’s the perfect crowd-pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Sheet Cake

Berry Sheet Cake (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Two servings of berry sheet cake on plates, with cream.
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Berry Sheet Cake is soft, lightly sweet, and effortlessly baked in one pan. Bonus—it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly!
Get the Recipe: Berry Sheet Cake (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Best Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Texas sheet cake in jelly roll pan
Photo credit: Sugar Spun Run

Texas Sheet Cake takes the Southern classic you love and makes it even better. Rich, chocolaty, and downright irresistible!
Get the Recipe: Best Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

Chocolate Espresso Sheet Cake

A close-up of a chocolate brownie with chocolate frosting, featuring a bite taken out of it. The background is a blurred array of additional brownies.
Photo credit: Heather Mubarak creator of Browned Butter Blondie

Chocolate Sheet Cake is the easy, no-fuss dessert every baker needs. One bowl, one pan, and zero decorating skills required—just pure chocolate bliss!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Sheet Cake

Carrot Sheet Cake

Carrot Sheet Cake
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Carrot Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate dessert for any occasion, especially Easter. Soft, perfectly spiced, and irresistibly rich, it’s enough to feed a crowd—or keep your family happy for days!
Get the Recipe: Carrot Sheet Cake

Coconut Sheet Cake

Coconut Sheet Cake | Cooking Classy
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Coconut Sheet Cake is unbelievably soft, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion. One bite, and you’ll be hooked!
Get the Recipe: Coconut Sheet Cake

Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

chocolate sheet cake topped with peanut butter frosting, drizzle of melted peanut butter, and peanut butter cups in a baking pan
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is a dream for peanut butter lovers and perfect for feeding a crowd. Simple to make and impossible to resist!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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