50 Next-Level Fourth of July Cakes To Bring To This Year's Party

This festive ice cream cake is more impressive than any fireworks display you’ll see this year! Vanilla ice cream dotted with red, white, & blue sprinkles is sandwiched between two layers of vanilla cake, and the whole thing is topped with whipped cream frosting (think the patriotic ice cream sundae of your dreams).

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Nothing says party like a giant bakery sheet cake covered in sprinkles, and this copycat Costco Sheet Cake is no exception. Layers of fluffy white cake are filled with vanilla cheesecake mousse and covered with light and airy frosting for a homemade version that tastes just like OG—no membership required.

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Hot dogs, fireworks, and flag cake—if your 4th of July party doesn’t end with a red, white, and blue dessert, then you’re doing it wrong! This cake is about as patriotic as it gets, but is easy enough to allow you maximum time outside the kitchen soaking up the best bits of summer.

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This incredible mashup has a crust made from Rice Krispies, which holds together perfectly and is filled with an easy no-bake cheesecake filling that features extra Marshmallow Fluff. No longer do you have to decide between a Rice Krispies treat or a slice of cheesecake!

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Angel food cake is basically just whipped egg whites and sugar, but it tastes like heaven in every bite (pun intended). It's perfection, whether you top it with strawberries for a strawberry shortcake variation or enjoy it all on its own. Ready to hear the angels sing?

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This Jell-O cake is a delicious and easy dessert that was all the rage at potlucks and parties in the '70s and '80s, and we want to bring it back. It's giving nostalgia, kitsch, and strawberry shortcake vibes, and we are here for it.

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Layered and absolutely stunning, this apple pie cheesecake really changed the game for us. Now we can enjoy two iconic desserts—apple pie and cheesecake—all in one bite.

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Have you ever eaten a blueberry muffin and thought, If only this was 4 times the size? This cake is the answer—it's full of fresh blueberries, topped with an almond-flecked crumb, and served straight from a buttery skillet it's baked in.

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Nothing says Fourth of July quite like a patriotic red, white, & blue dessert, especially this eye-popping lemon-berry firecracker cake. For a blast of flavor, our spin on the classic firecracker cake upgrades itself from white cake to a tangy lemon batter with blueberry- and strawberry-flavored swirls.

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Food that looks like other food is one of our favorite things. For this one, mixing vodka and food coloring is how to get that authentic watermelon sheen.

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Here we start with a boxed cake mix, infuse it with strawberry flavor, top it with fluffy cream cheese frosting, then finish it off with a strawberry-and-cookie topping. It’s the perfect summer dessert.

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When it’s hot outside, a no-bake dessert like this blueberry cheesecake icebox cake is an ace up your sleeve. Layers of blueberry jam, whipped cream cheese, and graham crackers are stacked together for a no-fuss cool and creamy masterpiece that looks like you spent hours crafting it (but all you did was chill it!).

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Bigger is better, especially when we're talking cookies. The key to baking a cookie cake is pressing the dough into a round cake pan rather than freehand it on a baking sheet, which ensures that it'll bake evenly.

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It may be retro, but this classic cake is a staple easy dessert for a reason. Sweet pineapple gets an irresistible rich boost from melted butter, brown sugar, and eye-catching maraschino cherries—one slice, and you'll feel transported to the tropical vacay of your dreams.

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This peach cobbler cheesecake has everything you love about a classic cheesecake and a peach cobbler combined into one delicious dessert. 😍

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Looking for a red, white & blue dessert this 4th of July? This red velvet cake is the perfect place to start. With a rich chocolate flavor, a fluffy texture, and a tangy cream cheese frosting, this dessert was made to impress.

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There are cakes, and then there’s Chantilly cake, an impressive dessert that marries the delicious simplicity of a classic yellow cake with the berries and cream combo that makes shortcakes shine. What’s even sweeter? The all-American dessert has a charming origin story that started in a grocery store bakery.

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This cake has everything you love about the Good Humor strawberry shortcake bars, in a homemade ice cream cake that couldn't be easier. Pro tip: To get clean slices of the cake (we went with triangles, but squares work too), run a chef's knife under hot water before cutting each piece.

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One bite of this Cracker Barrel Coca-Cola cake, and you'll be instantly transported to a rocking chair on a covered front porch playing with that triangle peg board game (IYKYK). Even if you're not familiar with the Southern comfort food stylings of Cracker Barrel, you can trust us that this chocolate cake is real good.

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Fresh strawberry cake is the little black dress of summer desserts—everyone's gotta have a go-to. Featuring light and fluffy layers of strawberry sponge and a gorgeous pink cream cheese frosting, this simple but classy cake will take center stage at any and every summer celebration.

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