50 Best Sheet Cake Recipes to Feed a Crowd of Any Size
And if you have a lot of slices left, it's not the worst problem. 😉
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There's a reason sheet cake recipes have stood the test of time—and we're not just talking about Ree Drummond's sheet cakes, although those are sinfully good in and of themselves. "God bless my mother-in-law, who shared the recipe with me when I became engaged to her son," Ree says of one particularly beloved recipe that, approximately 100 percent of the time, causes "moans and groans from anyone who takes a bite." (Long-time readers, take note: It's her chocolate sheet cake, and it's first on this list of recipes.)
But...why have these larger-than-life, serve-everyone-in-the-neighborhood cakes seen so much success, you ask? Well, their size is a big piece of it: They really are the ideal type of cake for feeding a crowd. Whether you need a strawberry dessert to serve at a midsummer birthday party or a more classic cake recipe for a tailgate, odds are, a sheet cake's the way to go. Our personal favorite thing about sheet cakes, though, is the fact that they're so, so easy to make. Just pour the batter into a pan, smooth out the surface, bake, and decorate. It's that easy.
Ahead, find our all-time favorite sheet cake recipes, including tried-and-true spring cakes, carrot sheet cakes, peanut butter sheet cakes, and so much more. Don't worry, chocolate dessert lovers: We've got you covered, too. (Expect all the moans and groans.)
Best Chocolate Sheet Cake
Listen, Ree Drummond doesn't go around naming every chocolate cake recipe "the best ever." This one really is that special—moist, rich, and chocolatey.
Get Ree's Best Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe.
Strawberries and Rosé Sheet Cake
Simple, sweet, and yet delightfully over-the-top—all at the same time. A strawberry-rosé wine glaze takes this pretty cake to the next level.
Flag Cake
Ina Garten's flag cake is incredibly popular for a reason—it's the perfect Fourth of July finale! If it's not a patriotic holiday, simply sprinkle the berries all over the cake for a less holiday-specific dessert.
Get the Flag Sheet Cake recipe.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake
Trust us: There's no better use for pumpkin purée than this cake. It is, in Ree's words, a "triumph."
Get Ree's Pumpkin Sheet Cake recipe.
Pineapple Zucchini Sheet Cake
"Unfathomably delicious." That's the best way we can describe this sheet cake, which, yes, includes zucchini as one of its star ingredients.
Get Ree's Pineapple Zucchini Sheet Cake recipe.
Red Velvet Sheet Cake
Yes, anything can become a sheet cake—even your favorite red velvet recipe! We'll show you how it's done.
Get Ree's Red Velvet Sheet Cake recipe.
Sigrid's Carrot Cake
Sigrid was one of Ree's mother’s closest friends, and she would often bring this carrot cake over when she visited (yup, you can make it as a sheet cake, and Ree often does!). The recipe is downright dreamy.
Get the Sigrid's Carrot Cake recipe.
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Chocolate Icing
Reese's fans, rejoice: This peanut butter sheet cake is like a giant version of the classic treat.
Get Ree's Peanut Butter Sheet Cake recipe.
Chai-Spiced Sheet Cake
Chai latte fans, get ready to trick (and delight!) your taste buds: This autumnal cake tastes just like the popular drink—no tea required.
Get the Chai-Spiced Sheet Cake recipe at Stephanie's Sweet Treats.
Lemon Sheet Cake
Cream cheese frosting just makes everything better. Here, it's topped with candied lemon rounds and sweet blue sprinkles for an extra festive look.
One-Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake
There are few things better or easier than a one-bowl recipe, and this one's particularly worth your time: It's topped with a thick, fudgy frosting that you've got to taste to believe.
Get the One-Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake recipe at A Cozy Kitchen.
Coconut Sheet Cake
Edible flowers for the win! This sheet cake looks (and tastes!) like a vacation in paradise.
Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake with Buttermilk Frosting
Ultra-moist and perfectly spiced, this Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake features a smorgasbord of fall flavors: pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and buttermilk. Yum!
Get the Pumpkin Texas Sheet Cake with Buttermilk Frosting recipe at A Spicy Perspective.
Strawberry Yellow Sheet Cake
This buttermilk-based yellow sheet cake is layered with summery strawberry frosting. Yes, please!
Get the Strawberry Yellow Sheet Cake recipe at Hummingbird High.
Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
Ready for a super tender crumb? Follow this blogger's instructions and bring butter and water together before adding in the other ingredients—it'll give you that spongy texture you've been looking for.
Get the Salted Caramel Apple Sheet Cake recipe at Handle the Heat.
Triple Berry Sheet Cake
Kick off summer—or just indulge in a summery treat—with this fluffy sheet cake. It's topped with the simplest decoration: a variety of fresh berries !
Vegan Vanilla Sheet Cake
Looking for a vegan option? Look no further. A whipped buttercream frosting makes it even more special.
Get the Vegan Vanilla Sheet Cake recipe at Jessica in the Kitchen.
Chocolate Sheet Cake
The secret to this irresistible cake? Double the cocoa!
Chocolate Meringue Texas Sheet Cake
You've never had a cake this gooey before. A glass of cold milk is a must.
Get the Chocolate Meringue Texas Sheet Cake recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Southern Caramel Sheet Cake
Yes, the caramel in this sheet cake will take you over an hour to make, but there's not much to it: Just whisk periodically and stay close by.
Get the Southern Caramel Sheet Cake recipe at Willow Bird Baking.
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