Top 36 Summer Desserts
saveFrom delectable cakes and cupcakes to healthy fruit options, check out our collection of summer desserts!
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![Sweet Sandals]( "Sweet Sandals")
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![Hawaiian Beach Cake]( "Hawaiian Beach Cake")
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![A Grate Gift for Dad]( "A Grate Gift for Dad")
A Grate Gift for Dad
This clever trio of mini cakes is a tasty way to honor the King of the Grill on Father's Day.
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![Campfire Cake]( "Campfire Cake")
Campfire Cake
Build a backyard "fire" from pound cake, doughnut holes and fruit leather to warm up an outdoor party.
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![Grilled Pound Cake]( "Grilled Pound Cake")
Grilled Pound Cake with Berries and Ice Cream
As a grand grilling finale, this sweet dessert is the perfect treat.
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![Pail of Sand Cake]( "Pail of Sand Cake")
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![Snorkeler Cake]( "Snorkeler Cake")
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![Pool Party Cake]( "Pool Party Cake")
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![Butterfly Banana Cupcake]( "Butterfly Banana Cupcake")
Butterfly Banana Cupcake
With a little help from your kids, these tasty banana cupcakes can magically metamorphose into a flock of colorful butterflies.
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![B is for Baseball Cupcake]( "B is for Baseball Cupcake")
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![Under the Sea Cake]( "Under the Sea Cake")
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![Fruit Salad with Honey-lime Dressing and Pound Cake Croutons]( "Fruit Salad with Honey-lime Dressing and Pound Cake Croutons")
Honey-Lime Fruit Salad
This colorful fruit salad gets its punch from the great balance of tart fruits, lime juice, and bite-size pieces of sweet pound cake.
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![Father's Day Cupcakes]( "Want Some Mower?")
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![D is for Desert Island Cupcake]( "D is for Desert Island Cupcake")
D is for Desert Island Cupcake
If deserted islands had such cute cupcakes, they wouldn't be deserted.
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![Pearly Bites]( "Pearly Bites")
Pearly Bites
Kids come up with a pearl every time they dive into one of these sweet under-the-sea-style snacks. They're perfect for ocean-side picnics, beach-themed parties, or any gathering celebrating the sunniest season.
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![Corn on the Cobcake]( "Corn on the Cobcake")
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![Dogs and Burgers Cupcakes]( "Dogs and Burgers Cupcakes")
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![Flower Power Cupcake]( "Flower Power Cupcake")
Flower Power Cupcake
If you're ready for a thaw, encourage the spring blooms with these flower power cupcakes. They look so beautifl, no one will believe how easy they are to make.
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![Froggy Cupcakes]( "Froggy Cupcakes")
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![Flutter Delight Cupcakes]( "Flutter Delight Cupcakes")
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![Lady Liberty Cupcakes]( "Lady Liberty Cupcakes")
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![Berry Best Shortcake]( "Berry Best Shortcake")
Berry Best Shortcake
Sconelike biscuits and sugared strawberries make this classic dessert even sweeter.
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![Balloon Cupcakes]( "Balloon Cupcakes")
Balloon Cupcakes
Festive ribbon is all that is needed to turn ordinary cupcakes into a bunch of balloons!
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![Fish Cake]( "Fish Cake")
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![Towering Sand Castle Cake]( "Towering Sand Castle Cake")
Towering Sand Castle Cake
This crumb-covered cake is "shore" to make a splash at any beach- or sea-themed birthday bash. Scatter some candy seashells and rocks around the base and prepare for a wave of compliments.
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![Oatmeal Pecan Lace Cookies]( "Oatmeal Pecan Lace Cookies")
Oatmeal Pecan Lace Cookies
Buttery and nutty, with a hint of citrus, these delicate cookies are a delicious way to mark Mother's Day (or any other day).
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![Red, White & Blue Cheesecake]( "Red, White & Blue Cheesecake")
Red, White and Blue Cheesecake
Few people make cheesecake, because it has a reputation for being difficult to bake. The truth is, this crowd-pleaser is easy to prepare. The raspberry sauce and blueberries provide just the right fruity tartness -- and a festive look.
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![S'more Roll-Ups]( "S'more Roll-Ups")
S'more Roll-Ups
Turn gooey s'mores into a tidy treat with this campfire or cookout dessert. The sweet, kid-favorite flavors aren't lost in this translation -- just the sticky fingers!
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![Summer Berry Trifle]( "Summer Berry Trifle")
Summer Berry Trifle
This traditional English dessert is as pretty to look at as it is delicious to eat.
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![Strawberry Shortcake Snake]( "Strawberry Shortcake Snake")
Strawberry Shortcake Snake
Your kids will get a kick out of helping to shape this summertime treat into a curvy strawberry-and-biscuit snake.
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![Star-studded Blueberry Pie]( "Star-studded Blueberry Pie")
Star-studded Blueberry Pie
In summertime, blueberry pies crop up across America, but a truly special pie -- like this one with a lemony berry filling and a crust decorated with stars -- is worth celebrating.
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![Ultimate Beach Cupcakes]( "Ultimate Beach Cupcakes")
Ultimate Beach Cupcakes
Even if you don't live near the waterfront, we're "shore" your family will enjoy this sweet taste of the sea.
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![Peach Blossom Tarts]( "Peach Blossom Tarts")
Peach Blossom Tarts
Thin layers of flaky pastry and sweetened cream cheese filling make these fruit flowers a real peach of a summertime treat.
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![Father's Day Cakes Golf]( "Tee Time Cake")
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![Valentine's Day Rose Cupcakes]( "Valentine's Day Rose Cupcakes")
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![Raspberry Peach Cobbler]( "Raspberry Peach Cobbler")
Raspberry Peach Cobbler
To cobble means to hastily put together, and this batter-style cobbler couldn't be quicker to whip up.
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Sweet Sandals
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Hawaiian Beach Cake
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A Grate Gift for Dad
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Campfire Cake
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Grilled Pound Cake with Berries and Ice Cream
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Pail of Sand Cake
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Snorkeler Cake
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Pool Party Cake
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Butterfly Banana Cupcake
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B Is for Baseball Cupcake
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Under the Sea Cake
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Honey-Lime Fruit Salad
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Want Some Mower?
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D is for Desert Island Cupcake
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Pearly Bites
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Corn on the Cobcake
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Dogs & Burgers Cupcakes
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Flower Power Cupcake
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Froggy Cupcakes
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Flutter Delight Cupcakes
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Lady Liberty Cupcakes
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Berry Best Shortcake
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Balloon Cupcakes
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Go Fish Cake
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Towering Sand Castle Cake
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Oatmeal Pecan Lace Cookies
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Red, White and Blue Cheesecake
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S'more Roll-Ups
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Summer Berry Trifle
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Strawberry Shortcake Snake
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Star-studded Blueberry Pie
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Ultimate Beach Cupcakes
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Peach Blossom Tarts
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Tee Time Cake
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Rose Cupcakes
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Raspberry Peach Cobbler
