The 15 best recipes to bake in June
Ice cream sandwiches, cobbler, burger buns, and more.
It’s finally summer, which means it’s time to reacquaint yourself with the simple pleasures of warm-weather baking. These include no-bake bars, fresh fruit cobblers, and recipes perfect for outdoor grilling. Whether you're hosting a cookout or relaxing on the porch, these June recipes will bring a touch of sweetness to your summer.
1) Emancipation Breakfast Cake
This breakfast cake is filled with sweet fresh blueberries, fragrant with lemon zest, and features a buttery streusel topping. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, and you can also add some Organic Dried Blueberry Powder to the batter for an extra boost of blueberry flavor (without adding any additional liquid). Created by chef Adrian Lipscombe in honor of Juneteenth, it's the perfect treat to honor this important holiday later in the month.
Get the recipe: Emancipation Breakfast Cake
Shop the recipe: Organic Dried Blueberry Powder
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Blueberry Coffee Cake with Lemon Streusel, Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
2) No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
With three different layers in every bite, these chilled bars straddle the line between refreshing and indulgent. If you want to make ahead, you can prep the chocolate cookie crust the day before you plan to serve these, then finish with the creamy chocolate and vanilla cheesecake layers the next day. The result? A stunning, no-oven-needed dessert that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Shop the recipe: Espresso Powder
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies, Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars
3) Giant Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberry shortcake, but make it giant. This playful take on the classic summer dessert features one big, tender biscuit in a square pan — perfect for piling high with juicy strawberries and tangy sour cream whip. It’s easy to make, fun to serve, and made for sharing. With berries at their peak, there’s no better time to go big.
Get the recipe: Giant Strawberry Shortcake
Shop the recipe: Sparkling Sugar
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
4) Easy Frosted Brownies
Ideal for chocolate lovers, these rich and fudgy brownies are topped with a smooth layer of ganache and colorful sprinkles, channeling childhood joy with a grown-up chocolate flavor. They come together in one bowl with minimal effort — perfect for last-minute picnic invites, weekend potlucks, or anytime you want to satisfy your chocolate craving.
Get the recipe: Easy Frosted Brownies
Shop the recipe: Triple Cocoa Blend and Supernatural Rainbow Softies Sprinkles
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Melting Mint Brownies, Spiderweb Brownies
5) Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
These picturesque ice cream sandwiches are made with creamy no-churn strawberry ice cream and soft, chewy cinnamon oatmeal cookie bars (which get their hearty texture from King Arthur Rolled Oats). Make them ahead, stack in the freezer, and pull out on a hot day when you want a cool, refreshing treat.
Get the recipe: Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
Shop the recipe: Rolled Oats
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich Bars, Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
6) Eggless Pasta Dough
This dish is simple, unfussy, and made with just three basic ingredients: water, salt, and durum flour. The dough comes together easily and is ideal for shaping by hand — think orecchiette or cavatelli — making it a fun project for slower, sun-soaked days. With no eggs needed, it’s naturally vegan and light enough for warm-weather meals, especially when paired with fresh, seasonal produce, like roasted cherry tomatoes and some wilted fresh spinach.
Get the recipe: Eggless Pasta Dough
Shop the recipe: Durum Flour
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Fresh Pasta, Easy Ricotta Gnocchi
7) Fresh Fruit Cobbler
There’s something about a fruit cobbler that just feels like summer, especially when it’s served warm with a scoop of ice cream. This quick, crowd-pleasing recipe comes together in under an hour and is endlessly adaptable depending on what fruit you have on hand (peaches, berries, plums — it all works). It’s the kind of dessert you can throw together at the last minute and still impress everyone.
Get the recipe: Fresh Fruit Cobbler
Shop the recipe: All-Purpose Flour
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Sugar-Crusted Apple Cobbler, Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler
8) Berry Cream Tart
This dessert will sit proudly on the table at any cookout, a cool and creamy counterpoint to all the smoky grilled fare. With a crisp tart shell, silky pastry cream, and a crown of vibrant berries, it looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to make — and even easier to devour.
Get the recipe: Berry Cream Tart
Shop the recipe: Fluted Tart Pan
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Cream Cheese Tart, Extra Creamy Key Lime Pie
9) No-Churn Frozen Yogurt Pie
With no oven required and just 30 minutes of prep, this frozen treat is an easy way to keep things sweet without breaking a sweat. Greek yogurt brings tang, vodka keeps the texture smooth and sliceable, and the no-bake crust makes this dessert a warm-weather win. Stash it in the freezer and pull it out whenever you need something cold and fruity.
Get the recipe: No-Churn Frozen Yogurt Pie
Shop the recipe: Pure Vanilla Plus
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Frozen Pistachio Pie, Iced Coffee Icebox Cake
10) Raspberry Frangipane Bars
These transport-friendly bars are so simple to make — no pastry skills required. Frangipane, a rich almond filling often found in classic French pastries, tops a chewy brown sugar base and gets swirled with vibrant raspberry jam for the perfect balance of nutty and tart. A sprinkle of toasted almonds and non-melting sugar adds just the right finishing touch.
Get the recipe: Raspberry Frangipane Bars
Shop the recipe: Almond Extract and Snow White Non-Melting Topping Sugar
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Oatmeal Cream Pie Bars, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
11) 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Skip the grocery store buns and try these for your next cookout. They're perfect for grilling — tender, fluffy, and full of flavor. Made with whole wheat flour and a hint of honey, they’re just as delicious as classic buns but with a nutty twist. Soft and sturdy enough to hold your favorite burger or sandwich, they’re a homemade upgrade.
Get the recipe: 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Shop the recipe: Baker’s Special Dry Milk
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Beautiful Burger Buns, Hamburger Potato Buns
12) Traditional Angel Food Cake
Made with whipped egg whites and no added fat, angel food cake bakes up into a cloud-like cake, perfect for warm days when you want dessert without overdoing it. Serve it with fresh berries and a dollop of whipped cream for an easy, elegant treat that lets summer’s best flavors shine.
Get the recipe: Traditional Angel Food Cake
Shop the recipe: Unbleached Cake Flour
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Strawberry-Filled Angel Food Cake, Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake
13) Grilled Flatbread
These grilled flatbreads are a summer staple — quick to make, endlessly versatile, and perfect for warm-weather meals outdoors. Cooked right on the grill, they get a slightly smoky flavor and beautifully blistered crust that’s ideal for dipping, stacking, or wrapping. We recommend pairing them with hummus or homemade tzatziki for an easy appetizer that feels special but comes together quickly.
Get the recipe: Grilled Flatbread
Shop the recipe: Semolina Flour
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Quick and Easy Flatbreads, Skillet Flatbreads
14) Creamy Key Lime Pie Bars
These bars capture the true flavor of classic Key lime desserts — bright, creamy, and just the right amount of tangy. With a buttery graham cracker crust and smooth, citrusy filling, they strike the perfect balance of crunchy and creamy. A swirl of whipped cream on top adds a simple, elegant finish, making them ideal for beach days, summer gatherings, or any time a little sunshine is welcome on the table.
Get the recipe: Creamy Key Lime Pie Bars
Shop the recipe: Floribbean Key Lime Juice
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Key Lime Coconut Squares, Extra Creamy Key Lime Pie
15) Hot Summer Spoon Cake
Hot Summer Spoon Cake has quickly become a summer staple here at King Arthur — and for good reason. Made in one bowl with no fussy steps, it’s the kind of dessert that’s meant for laid-back summer days. The soft, custardy cake base envelops juicy seasonal fruit to create a jammy, spoonable cake. It’s quick, easy, and best served warm with a scoop of melty ice cream.
Get the recipe: Hot Summer Spoon Cake
Shop the recipe: Almond Flour
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Raspberry Pudding Cake, Vanilla Bean Pudding Cakes
Craving more summer bakes? Find your next favorite in our Bake It Easy collection.
Cover photo (No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars) by Patrick Marinello; food styling by Yekaterina Boytsova.
5 Reviews
Tagged:
Filed Under:
Recipes
