The Best Sheet Cakes to Make You a Dessert Hero

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Who needs fancy layers and intricate designs when you’ve got Peanut Butter Tandy Cake and a whole tray of sweet, easy magic? If you’re all about satisfying that cake craving without the hassle, we’ve got you covered with these unmissable sheet cakes like the rich Chocolate Espresso Sheet Cake and the oh-so-buttery Vanilla Sheet Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting. Feeling fruity? The Pineapple Cake (yes, both light and full fat) is perfect for those who want a tropical twist. Or go wild with a Berry Sheet Cake that’s gluten-free and dairy-free but still bursting with flavor. There’s a Pink Lemonade Cake just waiting to bring the zing, and who could forget the classic Chocolate Sheet Cake? Grab that pan—no one’s judging!

Peanut Butter Tandy Cake

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A slice of creamy dessert with a chocolate topping is on a white plate. A piece has been cut and placed on a fork beside the dessert, revealing its soft interior. The background is softly blurred.
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Craving comfort food? Peanut Butter Tandy Cake delivers with its soft, buttery sheet cake layered with creamy peanut butter and topped with a rich milk chocolate ganache.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Tandy Cake

Chocolate Espresso Sheet Cake

A slice of rich, moist chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate frosting, placed on a white surface. The cake has a textured, fudgy appearance and small chocolate shavings are sprinkled on top.
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This rich Chocolate Sheet Cake is your new go-to for all things sweet. With just one bowl, one pan, and zero need for fancy decorating skills, it’s the ultimate fuss-free dessert for every chocolate lover.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Espresso Sheet Cake

Chocolate Sheet Cake

A slice of chocolate cake topped with a swirl of chocolate frosting and a whole strawberry. The cake is garnished with chocolate sprinkles and surrounded by sliced strawberries and green leaves on a white plate with a fork.
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This irresistible Chocolate Sheet Cake has it all: double cocoa for richness, a luscious chocolate icing, and fresh strawberries for a sweet finish.
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Sprinkle Sheet Cake

A slice of colorful confetti cake with white frosting and rainbow sprinkles on top, served on a white plate. The cake interior is visible, showing colorful specks throughout.
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Soft, buttery Vanilla Funfetti Sheet Cake packed with colorful sprinkles and topped with rich, creamy vanilla frosting—because there’s no such thing as too many sprinkles!
Get the Recipe: Sprinkle Sheet Cake

Coconut Sheet Cake

Close-up of square pieces of white frosted cake topped with fresh raspberries, small pink flowers, white sprinkles, and green leaves. The cake is moist and light, with a decorative and appetizing appearance.
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This Coconut Sheet Cake is the fluffiest, creamiest cake you’ll ever crave—perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or, let’s be honest, just because it’s a Monday!
Get the Recipe: Coconut Sheet Cake

Chocolate Chip Chocolate Sheet Cake

A close-up of a chocolate brownie topped with glossy chocolate ganache and sprinkled with chocolate chips, sitting on a white plate. The brownie appears moist and dense, with a chewy texture.
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No mixer? No problem! This Chocolate Sheet Cake is loaded with chocolate chips in every bite—inside and out. Warning: you might not want to share!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Chocolate Sheet Cake

Pineapple Cake (Lighter and Full Fat Version)

A rectangular cake with white frosting is topped with thin slices of yellow pineapple and fresh mint leaves. The cake rests on parchment paper on a wire rack.
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Bursting with sweet pineapple, rich molasses, and a touch of warm spice, this moist and tender Easy Pineapple Sheet Cake is the ultimate treat for potlucks, snacks, and picnics. It’s the kind of dessert that makes everything feel like a celebration!
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Cake (Lighter and Full Fat Version)

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

Two servings of berry sheet cake on plates, with cream.
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This Berry Sheet Cake is soft, lightly sweet, and a breeze to make in just one sheet pan. Plus, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly—making it the perfect dessert for almost everyone to enjoy without a second thought!
Get the Recipe: Berry Sheet Cake (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Pink Lemonade Cake

A slice of pink lemon cheesecake with a crumbly base, topped with a thin lemon wedge, rests in a white dish. Other slices are partially visible in the background.
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This Pink Lemonade Cake is straight-up lit, y’all—it’s like turning your favorite summer drink into a slice of heaven, bursting with zesty lemon vibes and sweet, tangy kicks that will have you coming back for more!
Get the Recipe: Pink Lemonade Cake

Vanilla Sheet Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting

A close-up of a slice of cake with a thick layer of creamy white frosting on top. The cake's texture appears moist and soft, with a light golden color. The background is blurred, emphasizing the cake's details.
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This Vanilla Sheet Cake recipe uses the reverse creaming method, an effortless technique that guarantees a super soft crumb and a dreamy, buttery vanilla flavor you won’t be able to resist!
Get the Recipe: Vanilla Sheet Cake with Whipped Buttercream 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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