Ree Drummond’s Top 5 Best Cake Recipes of All Time
Nothing tops her famous chocolate sheet cake!
Nobody does desserts better than Ree Drummond! Known for her comforting, crowd-pleasing classics, Ree has a knack for whipping up the sweetest and most satisfying bites, whether it’s fruity pies, nutty bars, or chocolatey cookies. One type of indulgent treat that The Pioneer Woman readers always make—and repeatedly return to—are her homemade cakes.
Ree’s collection of cake recipes involve simple ingredients and straightforward techniques that are easy to prepare, but deliver results that’ll knock your socks off. While all of Ree’s cakes are worth raving about, from simple sheet cakes to towering trifles, there are a handful of her creations that top the charts—passing her own taste tests and those of her readers.
If you’re looking for a stunning, shareable cake to serve at your next birthday party, holiday gathering, backyard barbecue, or church potluck (or to simply have on hand for whenever a sugar craving strikes), we’ve rounded up Ree’s most-loved cake recipes. You’ll find Drummond-family staples that Ree makes every year, like her all-time favorite carrot cake, and widely loved treats like her iconic chocolate sheet cake that serves a crowd of two dozen people. Whether you’re a chocoholic or a fruity dessert person, this list of The Pioneer Woman’s all-time best cake recipes are super versatile and undeniably delicious. Regardless of your taste preferences and no matter what type of event you’re throwing, your creation is guaranteed to make a lasting impression!
The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake Ever
The recipe name says it all! “It is absolutely, positively, without a doubt, the best chocolate sheet cake ever—I mean it,” Ree confirms. Rich and moist with a satisfying crunch, this cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. And it comes together in 40 minutes tops!
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Tres Leches Cake
Another fan-favorite cake recipe is Ree’s tres leches cake. Light, airy sponge cake is soaked in three different types of milk, creating a fluffy, refreshing masterpiece. “It’s absolutely to die for,” Ree gushes. The maraschino cherry on top is the sweetest finishing touch!
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Christmas Rum Cake
Buttery, nutty, and boozy, Ree’s rum-infused bundt cake is a Christmas classic—but it tastes amazing year-round! Thanks to boxed cake mix and instant pudding mix, the recipe is straightforward and stress-free. “It's one of the easiest and most delicious cakes made from scratch,” Ree says.
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Strawberries and Cream Sheet Cake
Strawberries and cream is a match made in heaven, and Ree brings this dreamy combo to life in a shareable sheet cake that you’ll want to serve at every outdoor gathering. Tender, fruity cake is coated in tangy cream cheese frosting and topped with fresh strawberry slices—yum!
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Sigrid's Carrot Cake
A Drummond-family favorite, this carrot cake recipe (adapted from her mother’s friend) is always the star of Ree’s Easter table. Two layers of spiced carrot cake are stacked on top of one another, smothered in cream cheese frosting, and dusted with toasted pecans. It’s a hit every time!
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