Holidays & Entertaining Father's Day Father's Day Recipes 14 Father's Day Cake Recipes for Dad's Special Day By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on May 9, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Carson Downing Treat dad to a slice of homemade cake to show him just how much you care. These Father's Day cake ideas are the perfect way to end the meal. We're sharing easy recipes for chocolate cakes, bundt cakes, and even slow cooker Father's Day cakes. 01 of 14 Bourbon Chocolate Cake View Recipe Blaine Moats As if rich chocolate cake wasn't enough, this Father's Day dessert is drenched in bourbon caramel sauce too. Take the bold flavor one step further by brushing the warm cake with two tablespoons of his favorite bourbon. 02 of 14 Carrot Cake View Recipe Carson Downing Our readers can't stop raving about this twist on classic carrot cake. "This cake was an absolute standout!" "I made this for a family birthday party, and everyone loved it!" Treat dad to his own slice using a homemade ras al hanout spice mix in the batter and a fresh ginger frosting. 03 of 14 PB&J Layer Cake View Recipe Jason Donnelly There's peanut butter in the cake and the frosting of this Father's Day idea. Layers of dad's favorite jam add sweetness and balances the nuttiness of the cake. Finish the cake with piped frosting and a drizzle of melted jam. 04 of 14 Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Bundt Cake View Recipe Carson Downing Don't skimp on the fluffy marshmallow meringue topper when making this Father's Day cake recipe. It's the perfect pairing for our rich chocolate bundt cake. Adding malted milk powder to the batter helps echo the flavor of a steaming mug of hot chocolate. 05 of 14 Homemade Tres Leches Cake View Recipe Jason Donnelly This Father's Day cake recipe needs an overnight chill time to soak up all the milk, vanilla, and brown sugar. Just before serving dad a slice, top it with homemade whipped cream and fresh sliced strawberries. 06 of 14 Red Velvet Cake View Recipe Blaine Moats We didn't stray far from the classic to create this perfect red velvet cake recipe. Made with cocoa powder, buttermilk, and red food coloring, dad will be flooded with food memories when he takes a bite. Frost each layer with homemade cream cheese icing and stack to create the ultimate Father's Day layer cake. 07 of 14 Applelicious Sheet Cake View Recipe Andy Lyons Bake dad a sheet cake that he can enjoy all week long. Apple butter is our secret to infusing the batter with flavor. Top the cake with sliced apples like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, and Gala here. They hold their shape best when baked. 08 of 14 Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake View Recipe Carson Downing Top this vegan Father's Day cake idea with tahini icing, caramelized bananas, and toasted sesame seeds for an unexpected twist. We've added a flax "egg" and mashed banana to the cake batter to help it stay moist. 09 of 14 Caramel-Frosted Hummingbird Cake View Recipe 100628439.tif If you're not familiar with the Southern staple, a hummingbird cake is often filled with pineapple, mashed bananas, and cinnamon. Here we've reimagined the classic with shredded sweet potatoes and caramel frosting. As one BHG home cook raves, "This is a GREAT cake. I made this I'm a 9x13 pan for a party. None left. The icing is very sweet, but I couldn't stop eating it." 10 of 14 Peppermint Chocolate Bundt Cake View Recipe Carson Downing If dad's favorite candy involves chocolate and peppermint, he'll love this easy bundt cake recipe. Take it completely over the top with a homemade ganache frosting and pieces of peppermint chocolate bark. Epic Father's Day Desserts That'll Make His Day 11 of 14 Old Fashioned Mini Bundt Cakes View Recipe Carson Downing Pay homage to dad's favorite after-dinner drink. Each of these mini Father's Day cakes is infused with bourbon, orange, and cherry—just like a classic old-fashioned. Adding cocktail bitters to the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. 12 of 14 Cinnamon-Pecan Dump Cake View Recipe Blaine Moats This is just about the easiest cake recipe we've got. Simply stir up your batter in one bowl and dump it into your slow cooker. Bake it on low for just under 3 hours and that's it! To serve, drizzle each slice with dulce de leche. 13 of 14 No-Added-Sugar Rich Chocolate Cake View Recipe Brie Passano Refined sugar-free and still perfectly decadent, this Father's Day cake is sweetened with prunes and applesauce. The cake is great on its own but we love piling it high with sugar-free vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate curls, and fresh raspberries. 14 of 14 Blackberry Icebox Cake View Recipe Take advantage of juicy summer berries to make this easy icebox cake. Layer up blackberry cream, fresh berries, and graham crackers and freeze until ready to serve. As one BHG reviewer shared, "This was a hit at our family gathering and it is so easy to make. This cake tastes better the next day." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit