Summer, the season of impromptu picnics, backyard get-togethers, and lazy dinners, demands hospitable and casual desserts that come together easily and feed everyone from large to small. There are infinite variations on summery, fruity cakes – shortbreads, angel food cakes, pound cakes, yogurt cakes, and even chocolate cakes, not to mention the plethora of fruits available to work with. The options are overwhelming, so we chose 15 of the best-looking varieties from food bloggers, magazines, and websites.
Deconstructed Olive Oil Cake Parfait

Raspberry Ricotta Cake

Summer Berries Roll

Strawberry sponge roll

Summer Squash Lemon Bundt Cake

Swedish Midsummer Cake with Berries and Cream

Peach Swirl Cheesecake with Pecan Graham Cracker Crust

Triple Berry Sour Cream Crumb Cake

Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake with Toasted Coconut

Strawberry Dream Layer Cake

Strawberry Lemonade Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Limeade Cake

Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake

Torta al limone

Banana-Strawberry Layer Cake
