There’s no denying that Dad deserves a great Father’s Day gift and a hearty breakfast or dinner, cooked just for him — but no special day is complete without something sweet. When it comes to celebratory desserts, you can’t do better than cake. Fluffy layers sandwiched with creamy frosting and a topping or two — what’s not to love about that? That’s why we’ve rounded up a few ideas that we know Dad will love. Whether he’s a caramel, beer or chocolate kind of guy you’re sure to find something in this roundup that’s fit for his big day. One of our personal favorites? This creative twist on the classic Hummingbird Cake. The tropical flavors of banana and coconut are enhanced by the assertive, bitter hops in an IPA, while caramel and poppy seeds in the frosting add sweet toasty notes. This cake is great for a beer-lover or for anyone who appreciates a nuanced dessert with a little bite.

Here's a new twist on an old favorite: brush a fluffy sponge cake with coffee liqueur and layer it with an espresso-infused cream cheese filling for a dessert that boasts all the same flavor as a traditional tiramisu.

This chocolate sheet cake is a classic crowd-pleaser that fits right in at any Father’s Day gathering. Rich, fudgy and topped with warm chocolate frosting, it’s the kind of dessert that disappears fast.

Everyone has a favorite snack cake from childhood. If the Twinkie was Dad’s, he will love this bundt version. The iconic yellow cake gives way to a fluffy cream filling.

Chopped pineapple lends both moisture and flavor to Nancy’s carrot cake, which is guaranteed to make Dad’s day.

The yeasty bitterness of red ale contrasts pleasantly with tart, sweet strawberries in this update on the classic shortcake. The cake rounds are stacked with buttercream frosting and left bare on the sides, so you can see the beautiful berries, macerated in more ale, peeking out.

This mocha chocolate icebox cake is a chilled, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for wrapping up a Father’s Day cookout. Layers of chocolate cookies and creamy mocha filling come together in a cool, rich treat.

Alex’s cake tastes just like your favorite Italian pasty. She brushes the cake layers with a rum glaze for moisture and tops the whole thing with a chocolate chip-studded whipped cream.

The word "carton" in the title refers to a 6-ounce yogurt carton, which is used to measure most of the ingredients in this easy-to-assemble cake. Just make sure to rinse and dry the carton before using it to measure out the dry ingredients.

Michael’s lemony upside-down cake is cooked right on the grill, which is sure to please your favorite grill-master. Don’t forget the whipped cream for serving!

Chocolate and cherries are a magical combination. Here, we amp up the cherry flavor by using cherry cola in the cake batter.

Dad will adore Kardea’s five-star caramel cake, which reviewers describe as decadent, delicious and perfectly textured.

This comforting layered cake tastes just like the classic cookie!

Valerie’s better-than-box cake is simple, sweet and perfectly tender.

A butterscotch cream cheese frosting puts a unique spin on the classic German Chocolate Cake.

Trisha’s version of this St. Louis classic is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It’s also super-easy to prepare, so there’s no need to stress in the kitchen.

Ree’s secret? She doctors a chocolate cake mix by adding extra milk, butter and plenty of chocolate chips.

We skipped granulated sugar altogether and used a full cup of aromatic honey in the batter: The flavor really shines through, and the honey also helps give the cake a moist, tender crumb. More honey is added to a light glaze, and the whole is finished with a dusting of bee pollen. It makes for a sweet treat that's perfect alongside Dad's favorite beverage.