When hosting a party or event, there are many dessert options. When asked what’s the best and easiest dessert to serve a crowd, we suggest a sheet cake. What’s considered a sheet cake? It’s any single-layer cake in a large rectangular pan coated with a simple frosting. What size pan used to bake a sheet cake varies from home cook to home cook, but typically they’re baked in something similar to a jelly roll pan. These 6 shareable sheet cake recipes will work if you’re hosting a game day party, shower, family gathering, etc. Bake, frost, slice and you have a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Texas Sheet Cake
“Easy to make and always a family favorite!” – Vanessa
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
“This wonderful recipe comes from a friend whose had it for many years. It is just delicious. It’s an excellent dessert to take to a pot luck.” – Patricia
Coconut Topped Cream Cheese Sheet Cake
“This is my daughters favorite cake of all cakes. The first time I made it she said I never had to make any other type cakes – this one suited her just fine. I like the dense texture paired with the creaminess of the cream cheese frosting and the crunchiness of the toasted coconut. I hope you enjoy this delicious cake!” – Cassie
Sheet Cake That Tastes Like Brownies
“I have made this cake for 39 years. It is so good. I have not met one person that did not like this.” – Brenda-Lee
Cindy’s Pumpkin Cake
“Years ago when I was going to school, my study buddy gave me a few pieces of this cake. I loved it and she shared the recipe with me. Years later I see these more and they are better known as Pumpkin Bars. Of all the variations out there I still like hers the best. This recipe also makes great cupcakes!” – Mary
Hummingbird Cake
“I just love this cake recipe. I make it for Easter and Mother’s Day. My family loves it as well. It is simple, easy, and your family and friends will love it also.” – Tammy