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Whether you fill them with a fruit puree, dice up a fruit topping, or infuse the flavor with Jell-O, these cakes with fruit pack a punch!

A collage of cakes with fruit.

Flavorful and Fruity Cakes

Fruit is a great way to lighten up any dessert, and spongy cakes are the perfect pairing! Cakes with fruit are musts in the spring and summer, but these sweet treats are great for any time of the year.

  • For cake tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!

Best Cakes With Fruit

These bright and fresh fruity cakes are filled with seasonal picks so there is something to enjoy all year long!

1 Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Dessert Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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4.94 from 96 votes
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2 Lemon Bundt Cake recipe

Dessert Lemon Bundt Cake recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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5 from 12 votes
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3 Coconut Cake Recipe

Dessert Coconut Cake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
5 from 22 votes
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4 Angel Food Cake Recipe

Dessert Angel Food Cake Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

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5 from 14 votes
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5 Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

Dessert Cherry Dump Cake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 4 votes
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6 Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe

Dessert Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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4.87 from 61 votes
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7 Peach Dump Cake Recipe

Dessert Peach Dump Cake Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes

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4.98 from 493 votes
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8 Banana Pudding Cake Recipe

Dessert Banana Pudding Cake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.99 from 90 votes
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9 Homemade Strawberry Cake

Dessert Homemade Strawberry Cake
Total Time: 55 minutes

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4.93 from 27 votes
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10 Coconut Poke Cake

Dessert Coconut Poke Cake
Total Time: 3 hours

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5 from 14 votes
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More Cakes with Fruit

I love a good fruity dessert so here are even more fresh favorites you are sure to love. From sheet cakes to layered cakes, they are not only delicious but beautiful!

11 Chiffon Cake Recipe

Dessert Chiffon Cake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

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5 from 10 votes
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12 Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe

Dessert Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.95 from 120 votes
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13 Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake Recipe

Dessert Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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5 from 87 votes
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14 Lime Cake Recipe

Dessert Lime Cake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.98 from 39 votes
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15 Key Lime Cake Recipe

Super easy key lime cake is bursting with fresh lime flavor and topped with whipped cream. It's a delicious summer cake recipe, and if you love key lime pie - then definitely give this recipe a try. 
Dessert Key Lime Cake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
4.94 from 45 votes
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16 Easy Apple Cake Recipe

Dessert Easy Apple Cake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 30 votes
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17 Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe

Dessert Strawberry Pound Cake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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18 Cherry Sheet Cake Recipe

Dessert Cherry Sheet Cake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
4.97 from 29 votes
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19 Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe

Dessert Lemon Buttermilk Cake Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 11 votes
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20 Strawberry Butter Cake Recipe

Dessert Strawberry Butter Cake Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes
4.92 from 12 votes
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21 Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe

Dessert Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 16 votes
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22 Lemon Lime Poke Cake Recipe

Dessert Lemon Lime Poke Cake Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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23 Apple Dump Cake Recipe

Dessert Apple Dump Cake Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
5 from 21 votes
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24 Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe

Dessert Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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5 from 17 votes
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25 Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake Recipe

Dessert Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
4.85 from 13 votes
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FAQS

  • Fruit in season will be perfectly ripe and is usually sold at a lower price than when not in season.
    • spring. apricots, cherries, honeydew, jackfruit, mango, lychee, oranges, pineapple, rhubarb, strawberries, peaches, plums, bananas, kiwi, rhubarb, and lemons.
    • summer. banana, blackberries, pears, berries, melons, grapes, cherry, figs, citrus fruits, lychee, stone fruit, mangoes, pineapple, passion fruit, apples, nectarines, apricots, peaches, and plums.
    • autumn. asian pear, cactus pear, gooseberries, grapes, huckleberries, passion fruit, pineapple, apples, persimmons, pomegranate, pumpkin, apple, apricots, and peaches.
    • winter. apples, pomegranate, bananas, cranberry, lemon, lime, orange, clementine, grapefruit, dates, kiwi, pears, red currents, cactus pear, and persimmons.
  1. Frozen fruit. Unless used as a garnish, often frozen fruit can be used. Thaw and drain the extra liquid, to avoid a mushy and wet dessert.
  2. Fresh fruit. Especially when sliced, may weep juices. Add a cream frosting before topping to prevent soggy cake.
  3. Wait to add. Since fruit often weeps, add the fruit topping to the cake as close to the serving time as possible.
  4. Cutting fruit. Prepare and cut the fruit uniform in size and shape, especially when baking, for an even bake and uniform texture.
  5. Browning fruit. Treat fresh-cut fruit with Fruit Fresh Powder, or dip it in diluted lemon juice to prevent discoloring.
  6. Prevent fruit from sinking in batter. Lightly toss the fruit in all-purpose flour, or a spoonful of the dry cake powder before folding it into the cake batter.
  7. Adding fruit to classic recipes. Sponge cake and Angel Food Cake often display a beautiful fruit topping. An Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe or Vanilla Cake is perfect for adding fresh fruit between the cake layers.
  8. Coat with preserves. Brush a thin layer of warm fruit preserves over the fruit topping to give it a nice sheen and prevent drying out. Or individually brush the fruits with the preserves before placing them on the cake.
    • Warm apricot jam works well for yellow fruits. Warm red currant preserves work well to brush over red fruits. Neutral-flavored glaze found in the produce section will also work.
  9. Frosted fruit appearance. This would be perfect for Christmas fruit cakes, or a special occasion. This works best for uncut fruits such as grapes, whole strawberrie
    • In a bowl add the egg white from a pasteurized egg and beat. 
    • Sift extra fine powdered sugar into a separate bowl. 
    • Dip the fruit into the egg white and then into the sugar
    • Place the fruit on parchment paper to dry. 

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7 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    I made strawberry poke cake over Mothers day weekend and it was a hit. I was surprised at how much i liked a chilled cake. Next up is that layered angel food cake that is calling my name.

  2. Joy says:

    Fruity desserts are my hubby’s favorite!! We have tried many of these recipes & are excited to try more!

  3. Olivia says:

    I love the collection of cake recipes. So many varieties for any time thru out the year. Sure to please everyone!

  4. Taylor says:

    So many great tips and delicious recipes! Now that summer is almost here, I’m going to be making ALL the fruit desserts. Will definitely start with a few from this list 🙂

  5. Paige Franklin says:

    Thank you so much, we LOVED the cherry sheet cake and the strawberry cake! Can’t wait to make more!

  6. Eden says:

    These ALL look amazing!! I can’t wait to make the Jello Poke Cake as I’ve never made a cake with Jello! I tried the Angel Food cake and it was really good! Thanks for the wonderful list and ideas 🙂

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You’re welcome! Glad to hear you enjoyed the Angel Food Cake. The Jello Poke Cake is a favorite over here too. Hope you enjoy it!