30 Fourth Of July Cake Ideas For A Party Finale Better Than Fireworks

This ice cream cake combines a cornmeal shortcake, berry sorbet, and strawberry ripple ice cream to create a layered dessert bursting with summer flavor.

You’ll wow guests with the gorgeous ribbons of toasted meringue on this sheet cake perfect for feeding a crowd.

This no-bake cake based on a classic sundae has an easy press-in graham cracker crust, layers of tangy cream cheese frosting, and all the ice cream toppings, including maraschino cherries, hot fudge, and sprinkles.

Need to use up all the berries you bought at the farmers’ market? This cake puts them to good use. Any of your favorite berries will work here; their varied colors and flavors make the dessert that much more pretty and tasty.

If you won’t dare turn on the oven in July, then this is the dessert for you. Although we give you three summery flavor options, the ‘any-berry’ flavor has a red, white, and blue color scheme perfect for the holiday.

This impressive-looking cake only requires 20 minutes of hands-on work. You’ll just have to be patient while this no-bake treat sets, but that means at least one thing can be done in advance and checked off your long cooking to-do list.

For a bright pop of red on your holiday table spread, this is your cake. For extra decadence, dollop it with soft whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

One of our favorite classic pound cake recipes gets festive for the Fourth with a topping of fresh berries and whipped cream. Baking pound cake with cream cheese will make for decadent bites and recipe requests from everyone at the party.

If you’re the prized family baker, impress everyone this year with a layered beauty full of fresh berries. Deceptively easy to make, this recipe will be your new secret weapon. It’s the ideal cake for berry fans.

Icebox cakes are a hallmark of Southern summers, and this one is perfectly refreshing for a hot Fourth of July celebration. It’s like Key Lime pie just got a summery new twist. Let this recipe wow you for Independence Day, then keep it in your back pocket as a go-to for every summertime occasion.

This Southern-favorite soft drink is the secret to the smoothest chocolate cake layers. The combination of cocoa and Coca-Cola is a match made in heaven, and pairs wonderfully with the cream cheese frosting. Use a spoon to make elegant swooshes in the frosting.

Try this twist if your family usually enjoys banana pudding on the Fourth of July. It’ll become a new tradition. Plus, what Southerner says “no” to cheesecake?

This summery cake recipe is one of our favorite reasons to use a 9×13 pan. Not your average poke cake, this recipe forgoes the typical gelatin or pudding mix filling in favor of two fillings. Take advantage of fresh summer berries for this cake’s filling.

Guests will love the beautiful and delicious touch of strawberry swirl when they cut into this moist pound cake. There’s no need to worry about transporting a frosted cake since you add cream cheese directly to the cake’s batter. Garnish with fresh whipping cream, strawberries, and a few blueberries.

Get festive with a silky red velvet cheesecake for the Fourth. If you thought classic cheesecake couldn’t get any better, this summer is the perfect opportunity for us to prove you wrong. It’s the perfect sweet-meets-rich-meets-creamy combination.

With a secret ingredient to arm this cake against the July heat, this stunning layer cake will wow everyone at the party. Top with blueberries, then cut into the bright red cake and white frosting to show off this dessert’s festive color palette. Remember to leave enough time to freeze the cake before serving.

Slice into this crowd-pleasing cake to reveal a row of inviting strawberries. This stunning layer cake will cement your spot as the best baker at the party. It looks almost too pretty to eat (almost).

This simple, delightful blueberry cake will be delicious with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Cornmeal gives this cake a unique texture. Add raspberries or strawberries for a patriotic twist.

The kids will never know that this indulgent chocolate cake contains fresh summer veggies. This savory cake, topped with brown butter-pistachio frosting, is packed with zucchini. To help the cake’s texture, shred the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater.

Sweet, sticky, and a little boozy, this decadent cake has summertime party written all over it. Baked at the bottom of the pan, fresh peaches mix and mingle with butter and brown sugar. It’s the ideal blend of a Bundt and an upside-down cake.

There must always be an option for chocolate lovers at the party. This big-batch sheet cake will satisfy them all. Turn this marshmallow and pecan recipe into cupcakes, too.

These two bite wonders ensure everyone gets an equal portion. The tasty twists on petits fours freeze great, so all you have to do on the Fourth is thaw and top them, then sit back and relax.

This recipe makes strawberry shortcake easily portable for your cookout. With strawberries incorporated into the biscuit and the topping, each bite will be tangy, sweet, and crowd-pleasing.

Add more sunshine to your summer celebration with these adorable cupcakes that the kids will love. Get your piping bags ready because these delightful little cakes don’t skimp on the icing. These cupcakes might look complicated, but they start with a box of cake mix.

Would you believe this beautiful, big-batch dessert starts with a box of cake mix? You don’t have to let anyone in on the secret, though. Garnish with lime slices and mint for the perfect finish.

This dessert’s fruity, tart, and sweet combination is a must-try. This layer cake will be quite the centerpiece for your food lineup on Independence Day. Pureed berries give the frosting a naturally tinted hue.

You can never go wrong with a classic pound cake topped with homemade whipped cream and fresh summer berries. Feel free to dress it up or down as you see fit.

Individual treats make serving so much easier when it’s time for dessert. For easy celebration preparations, these little cheesecakes stay fresh in the fridge for up to two days. Mixed berries are perfect for the summertime holiday, but switch up the toppings based on your preferences.

A tasty combination of soda, spices, and chocolate, this recipe is inspired by a dessert trend that took the South by storm in the early 20th century. No one will turn down a slice of Dr. Pepper cake. Top the chocolate frosting with pecans for an extra Southern touch.

This recipe calls for as many strawberries as possible, resulting in a delightful pink hue. You can prepare the cake layers in advance, wrap them in plastic, and freeze or chill them until you’re ready to assemble your final product.