Top 36 Summer Desserts

From delectable cakes and cupcakes to healthy fruit options, check out our collection of summer desserts!

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Sweet Sandals

These cute cookie kicks are sure to make a splash at your next pool party.
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Hawaiian Beach Cake

Make a big splash at your Hawaiian luau with this beachy cake.
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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

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 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

Make a cake that looks like a pail of sand.
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Snorkeler Cake

Dive into this snorkeler cake.
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Pool Party Cake

Make a cake shaped like a pool for your next pool party.
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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

Play ball with this cupcake shaped like a baseball.
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Under the Sea Cake

An under-the-sea cake perfect for those who love the water.
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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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Want Some Mower?

These sweet lawn mower cupcakes are a cut-above choice for Father's Day.
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D is for Desert Island Cupcake

If deserted islands had such cute cupcakes, they wouldn't be deserted.
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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

Ears a corny treat that'll sweeten up any summer cookout
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Dogs & Burgers Cupcakes

Now you can have your dinner and desserts at the same time!
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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

These adorable bullfrogs will leave the kids hopping for more.
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Flutter Delight Cupcakes

Flutters of happiness will erupt when the kids see these cupcakes.
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Lady Liberty Cupcakes

The Liberty Torch is a sweet addition to any Independence Day gathering.
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Berry Best Shortcake

Sconelike biscuits and sugared strawberries make this classic dessert even sweeter.
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Balloon Cupcakes

Festive ribbon is all that is needed to turn ordinary cupcakes into a bunch of balloons!
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Go Fish Cake

This birthday cake will make a big splash at your child's under-the-sea party.
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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

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 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

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

This traditional English dessert is as pretty to look at as it is delicious to eat.
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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

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

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

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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Tee Time Cake

Golf fans will be fore-ever thrilled by this clever tribute to the links.
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Rose Cupcakes

Rose Cupcakes make a decorative and delicious sweet treat.
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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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