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38 Best Sheet Cake Recipes to Whip Up for a Crowd

And if you have a lot of slices left, it's not the worst problem.

Ryan Liebe

There's a reason sheet cakes have stood the test of time. For starters, these larger-than-life beauties are impossibly easy to make—just pour the batter into a pan, smooth out the surface, bake, and decorate. But most importantly, they're ideal for feeding a crowd. The more slices, the better! Whether you're serving a group after a tailgate, baking for an extra-large birthday party, or you simply need something sweet to share with your kids on a Sunday night, a sheet cake is the way to go.

Here, we've rounded up the best sheet cake recipes. We've got heavenly pumpkin sheet cakes, classic carrot sheet cakes, and inspired peanut butter chocolate sheet cakes with all the fixings. Wr also have chocolate dessert recipes and traditional cakes with a twist, like a Southern caramel sheet cake that's perfect for a potluck or family picnic, and a strawberry sheet cake with a top-secret ingredient. (Okay, we'll tell you: It's strawberry Jell-O!).

Every one of the recipes we've compiled here is easy to make with pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand. Here's to a dessert that's as simple to whip up as it is delicious to eat.

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Pumpkin Sheet Cake

There's no better use for pumpkin purée than this pumpkin sheet cake. It's moist, delicious, and will be devoured as quickly as it's served.

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The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake

Ree Drummond doesn't go around naming every chocolate cake recipe "the best ever." Her mother-in-law shared this magical recipe with her when Ree and her son Ladd got engaged.

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Pineapple Zucchini Sheet Cake

Unfathomably delicious. That's the best way we can describe this sheet cake, which includes zucchini as one of its star ingredients.

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Sigrid's Carrot Cake

Sigrid was one of Ree's mother's closest friends, and she would often bring this carrot cake over when she visited. The classic, wholesome recipe will have your tastebuds dancing.

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Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Chocolate Icing

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Chocolate Meringue Texas Sheet Cake

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Southern Caramel Sheet Cake

Yes, the caramel in this sheet cake will take you over an hour to make, but there's not much to it: Just whisk periodically and stay close by.

Get the recipe at Willow Bird Baking.

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Grandma's Texas Sheet Cake

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Strawberry Sheet Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Raspberry Shortcake Sheet Cake

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Chocolate Sheet Cake with Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

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Vanilla Sheet Cake with Whipped Buttercream Frosting

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The Best Texas Sheet Cake

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Gingerbread Texas Sheet Cake

You don't, in fact, have to wait until December to enjoy gingerbread. The flavor in this cake is subtle enough to be eaten at any time of the year.

Get the recipe at Lemons for Lulu.

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Meyer Lemon Sheet Cake

Meyer lemon zest adds the loveliest fragrance to this sheet cake. It's topped with swirls on swirls of equally aromatic lemon frosting.

Get the recipe at Tutti Dolci.

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Chocolate Coconut Sheet Cake

Rich and moist, this chocolate sheet cake is topped with a creamy coconut frosting and toasted coconut chips.

Get the recipe at I Heart Eating.

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One Bowl Chocolate Sheet Cake With Milk Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Talk about easy. This cake is made entirely in one bowl, and you don't need any special skills to frost it beautifully.

Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

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Chocolate Pecan and Coconut Sheet Cake

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Zucchini Sheet Cake

The "zucchini baked goods" trend is one we're happy to get on board with. Adding the veggie results in an even more moist batter.

Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

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Chocolate Chip Sheet Cake

This fluffy vanilla cake is loaded with chocolate chips, then iced with a vanilla buttercream frosting and topped with a drizzle of fudge. Yum!

Get the recipe at Sugar Spun Run.

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Yellow Sheet Cake with Fudge Frosting

If you're looking for a fabulous, basic yellow birthday cake recipe, look no further. This one is topped with a smooth, rich fudge frosting.

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.

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Vanilla Sheet Cake

Wonderfully moist and colorful, this vanilla cake couldn't be easier to pull together. A thick layer of vanilla buttercream seals the deal.

Get the recipe at Life Love and Sugar.

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Tres Leches Cake

You'll never get tired of tres leches cake. Just remember to make it in advance to give the cake time to set and soak up all of the unique flavors.

Get the recipe at Delicious Shots.

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