There’s a time and place for towering layer cakes delicately swirled with clouds of frosting or whipped cream. But sometimes you need an easy dessert that requires nothing more than simple ingredients, a single pan, bowl, and spoon that can be made and enjoyed the same afternoon. When that moment arrives, these cakes are your solution.
Vanilla Buttermilk Cake
I made this vanilla buttermilk snacking cake yesterday and topped it with a chocolate buttercream frosting using Hersheys special dark cocoa powder. It was very moist. My husband and kids said it was the best cake they’ve ever had!
Jenny
Orange, Olive Oil, and Poppyseed Cake
Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cake
Ina Garten’s Lemon Cake
The lemon cake came out perfect! Lemony and delicious. Followed directions exactly, no tweaks needed. Will make again. I love all of Ina’s recipes.
rose y.
Apple Tea Cake
Easy Mixed Berry Snacking Cake
FAQs
The term generally refers to a cake that is easy to make, often with only one bowl, is baked in a single layer, like a sheet cake, and can be served with or without adornment. They can be served any time of the day, often as a snack or a casual dessert.
These indulgent cakes are often best enjoyed with a cup of coffee, tea, or a tall glass of cold milk.
These terms can be used interchangeably to describe a simple dessert, however, some people use the term ‘snack cake’ to refer exclusively to packaged handheld treats, such as Hostess Twinkies or Little Debbie snacks.
