39 of Our Best Father’s Day Cakes

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39 of Our Best Father’s Day Cakes2/39 Strawberry Cheesecake 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas June is prime strawberry season. Pick your own berries and use them to garnish this Father’s Day cake. 3/39 Banana Pudding Cake 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe

My family and friends can’t get enough of it!

From the Recipe Creator: I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came up with this banana pudding cake recipe to combine the two. My family and friends can’t get enough of it! If you are pressed for time, you may substitute whipped topping for the homemade sweetened whipped cream. —Tiffany Barbee, Rocky Mount, North Carolina Combine two amazing desserts into one stunning Father’s Day cake. This treat takes the flavors and fuss-free presentation of banana pudding and bakes it into a cake pan. How sweet is that? 4/39

It’s now the only cake requested at every gathering

Key Lime Pound Cake 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Key Lime Pound Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Key lime pound cake was inspired from a basic pound cake recipe that I like to play around with. It’s now the only cake requested at every gathering. The unfrosted cake freezes well. —Pat Stewart, Canton, Georgia Key limes come into season in June. Snag a bag when you see them and whip up this citrusy cake for Father’s Day. 5/39 Dr. Pepper Cake

Everyone loves it

7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dr Pepper Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my favorite go-to recipe for any time I have to take food anywhere. Everyone loves it. When it is baked in layers rather than in a single layer, it presentation will make people say wow. It is a crowd-pleaser! —Shannon Parum, Vernon, Texas Dr. Pepper is the not-so-secret ingredient in this layer cake. It adds sweetness and depth of flavor to a basic chocolate cake mix. We think dads will

appreciate this quirky twist on a classic chocolate dessert

appreciate this quirky twist on a classic chocolate dessert. 6/39 Pineapple Pudding Cake 137 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother used to love making this easy pineapple sunshine cake in the summertime. It’s so cool and refreshing that it never lasts very long! —Kathleen Worden, North Andover, Massachusetts This vibrant pineapple cake tastes like pure sunshine. Serve it up on a sunny Father’s Day to make the occasion extra special. Don’t forget to garnish with a cherry! 7/39 Almond Joy Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved

—Daria Burcar, Rochester, Michigan

Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a fantastic Almond Joy cake recipe—tastes just like the candy bar. —Daria Burcar, Rochester, Michigan If your dad’s tastes typically favor the candy aisle vs. the dessert case, this is the ideal Father’s Day cake. This recipe has all the flavor and crunch of an Almond Joy, but it’s delivered in a stunning layer cake form. 8/39 Honey Berry Sheet Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted

a traditional honey cake recipe for this dessert

a traditional honey cake recipe for this dessert. I wanted something that would show off all our amazing local honey as well as tasty summer berries. This also works perfectly as a Fourth of July cake, with the blueberries in the top corner and the raspberries in stripes—you wouldn’t need as many blueberries, but you would need more raspberries. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah There’s no better time to make this sheet cake than in the middle of a bustling June berry season. Try it with your favorite berry blend (you can use frozen if it’s not quite peak berry-picking

weather by you)

weather by you). And don’t forget to invest in a good bottle of honey to add sweetness. 9/39 Harvey Wallbanger Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is from my Aunt Martha, who passed away recently at the age of 94. She found ways to substitute the water in almost any cake recipe with vodka or rum. She left this recipe for Harvey Wallbanger Cake taped to her kitchen cabinet. —Lynda Szczepanik, Highland Park, Illinois A Harvey Wallbanger is a twist on the

classic screwdriver

classic screwdriver. It gets depth of flavor thanks to a splash of Galliano, an Italian herbal liqueur. This cake gets the same. We think Dad will appreciate this as a Father’s Day dessert. 10/39 Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These individual pineapple upside-down cakes are an eye-catching addition to my holiday dessert table. A boxed cake mix makes them easy to bake anytime. —Cindy Colley, Othello, Washington 11/39 Jelly

Now you don’t have to choose between the two

Donut Cake 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jelly Donut Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cake. Doughnuts. Now you don’t have to choose between the two. Impress your family with this easy jelly-filled cake. Try your best to center the jelly in the middle of the half-filled Bundt pan so that it will not leak out the edges of the cake.—Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia If your pops enjoys coffee and doughnuts on a Sunday morning, upgrade his sweet treat to this doughnut-inspired Bundt

cake. And if Dad needs a new gadget for Father’s Day, check out our pros’ favorite coffee makers. 12/39 Million Dollar Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Million Dollar Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients, it is a breeze to put together when you’re short on prep time. Plus, it needs to chill before serving, so it’s a perfect make-ahead dessert for potlucks and parties!

—Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

—Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin This cake gets its name because it tastes like a million bucks! With tropical fruits inside, it’s a great dessert to serve up on a June afternoon. And be sure to check out more million-dollar recipes from our library. 13/39 Homemade Boston Cream Pie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Boston Cream Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This elegant-looking Boston cream pie is so easy to prepare. Our dinner guests always seem to enjoy it. —Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas We

know that some dads just like to stick to the classics

know that some dads just like to stick to the classics. We think this iconic American dessert fits the bill for a Father’s Day cake. 14/39 Blueberry Lemon Cake 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always set aside some of my fresh-picked blueberries to make this quick and easy dessert. Lemon flavor sparks the fruit layer and the tender cake. —Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa Not all Father’s Day cake recipes need to be a towering layered treat. This humble 8×8 cake is just right for

smaller families

smaller families. And don’t worry: It has big-time flavor. It’s a must during berry season! 15/39 Moist Chocolate Cake 220 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This moist chocolate cake recipe with coffee reminds me of my grandmother because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! —Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania

This cake appeared in the first-ever issue of Taste of Home back in 1993

This cake appeared in the first-ever issue of Taste of Home back in 1993. Since then, it’s been a go-to among our readers and staff. So why not share this all-time favorite cake with Dad this Father’s Day? 16/39 Oreo Mousse Cake 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Oreo mousse cake is so simple to put together, but it tastes as decadent as fancy restaurant desserts. Have fun garnishing it as you’d like, using crushed or whole Oreos, additional whipped cream rosettes or chocolate shavings. —Taste of