Summer, the season of impromptu picnics, backyard get-togethers, and lazy dinners, demands hospitable and casual desserts that come together easily and feed everyone from large to small. There are infinite variations on summery, fruity cakes – shortbreads, angel food cakes, pound cakes, yogurt cakes, and even chocolate cakes, not to mention the plethora of fruits available to work with. The options are overwhelming, so we chose 15 of the best-looking varieties from food bloggers, magazines, and websites.
Deconstructed Olive Oil Cake Parfait
Raspberry Ricotta Cake
Summer Berries Roll
Strawberry sponge roll
Summer Squash Lemon Bundt Cake
Swedish Midsummer Cake with Berries and Cream
Peach Swirl Cheesecake with Pecan Graham Cracker Crust
Triple Berry Sour Cream Crumb Cake
Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake with Toasted Coconut