One of the best Father's Day activities is sitting down and sharing a homemade dinner or delicious Father's Day brunch. And if your father has a sweet tooth, he will appreciate if you have a dessert recipe ready to go on June 19. You can't go wrong with what you decide to make for Dad on his special day, but a homemade cake is a classic that won't disappoint. Not to mention, there are so many simple Father's Day cake recipes and decorating ideas you can try, even if you are a novice baker.
But before you throw on an apron and preheat the oven, you have to pick the perfect recipe for Dad. You can opt for a basic sheet cake or a more elaborate tiered cake.Whichever recipe you choose, just remember to make sure it's packed with Dad's favorite flavors, whether that's chocolate, vanilla, or something a little more adventurous. From there, you can have fun frosting the cake and adding unique designs or toppers. The best part? These homemade cake recipe ideas double as dessert and a Father's Day gift for your dad, grandpa, uncle or any other important man in your life — especially if you waited until the last minute to come up with a present.
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Cannoli Cake
If Dad's dessert of choice is a fresh cannoli, give him the best of both worlds on Father's Day with this cake decorated with mini chocolate chips, shelled pistachios, and crushed cannoli shells.
Perhaps you and the family have a beach day on the docket for Father's Day 2022. Whether that's part of the plan or not, Dad will certainly smile when he sees this detail-orientated cake appear on the kitchen counter — or beach blanket.
Your classic angel food cake gets an upgrade with chopped bittersweet chocolate and orange zest. Replicate our design by breaking up a chocolate bar and placing the pieces on top.
You can do four mini cakes or one large cake with our recipe. Either way, each bite will be filled with refreshing lemon and blueberry flavors and a sweet pinch of sugar drizzle.
This might look complicated, but it's really not. After making three cakes, use buttercream to frost and candy and cookies to create their little faces. Too much? Try your hand at just one of these forest friends.
If Dad loves chocolate, this is the cake for him. Rolled oats and semisweet chocolate come together to a create a tender and delicious cake that's also gluten-free.
This easy cake recipe makes a terrific base for whatever decorating idea you dream up. Switch up cookie cutter shapes and sprinkle colors to suit Dad's favorite colors and hobbies.
If his favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, pay tribute with this layered cake featuring pumpkin, cranberry, and pecan flavors smothered in cream cheese frosting.
If you want to do something more exciting than basic chocolate or vanilla, this lemon-flavored cake features strawberries and cream between the layers.
Jessica Leigh MatternWeb EditorJessica Leigh Mattern is a web editor and writer who covers home, holiday, DIY, crafts, travel, and more lifestyle topics.
Elizabeth BerryEditorial AssistantElizabeth Berry (she/her) is the digital editorial assistant for Woman’s Day, where she covers seasonal recipes, holiday gift ideas, and other lifestyle topics for the website.
