Easy Summer Apple Desserts You’ll Crave All Season Long

Featuring Our Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake & Apple Praline Cake

By: Emily Pair

When summer rolls around in Texas, we’re all looking for something sweet, refreshing, and a little indulgent. At Collin Street Bakery, we believe summer desserts should be easy, delicious, and made with real, high-quality ingredients. That’s why we’re spotlighting two of our most-loved seasonal sweets—our Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake and our Apple Praline Cake.

If you're searching for the best summer apple dessert, look no further.

🍏 Why Apple Cakes are the Best Summer Dessert

While apples are often associated with fall, they shine just as bright in the summer. Their crisp, juicy flavor adds a refreshing twist to rich cakes and makes for a light, fruit-forward dessert that doesn’t feel heavy in the heat. 

Our summer apple cakes are handcrafted with care and made to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. No baking required! Perfect for backyard picnics, potluck parties, and July 4th BBQs.

How to Serve Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake

Our Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake is a Southern summer favorite. It combines the natural sweetness of apples with the warm spice of cinnamon and the crunch of Texas pecans. Made with real apple chunks and baked until perfectly golden, this moist apple cake is everything a Southern dessert should be—comforting, nostalgic, and just the right amount of indulgent.

Best served: 
Slightly warmed with vanilla ice cream
With your morning coffee
As a cobbler base with fruit and whipped cream
With a spoon full of our Preserves
As a simple, no-prep summer dessert at your next BBQ

Apple Praline Cake – Rich, Buttery, and Unforgettable

If you prefer your apple dessert with a little extra decadence, our Apple Praline Cake is calling your name. This moist apple cake is topped with a luscious, buttery praline glaze that seeps into every bite. It’s rich, sweet, and packed with flavor—exactly what you want in an easy summer dessert that tastes homemade.

Best served:
Slightly warmed with a drizzle of warm caramel sauce
With a dollop of whipped cream or brown sugar whipped cream
Paired with a scoop of Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Add a crunchy element like shards of our handcrafted Pecan Brittle

Get Creative with Our Classic Summer Cakes

At Collin Street Bakery, we love seeing how our customers make our cakes their own. Don’t be afraid to get creative—our products are made to inspire delicious moments. Try using slices of our Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake as a shortcut cobbler base—just layer with fresh fruit, top with a sprinkle of brown sugar, and bake until bubbly for a warm, rustic dessert.

Elevate your Apple Praline Cake by adding a crunchy contrast! Topping the cake with shards of homemade Pecan Brittle, letting the sweet, nutty crunch complement the tender crumb of the cake. For an extra touch of elegance, arrange the brittle artfully and drizzle with a thin caramel sauce to tie everything together.

Or, by topping your Apple Praline Cake with a spoonful of our signature preserves—the sweet, tangy fruit adds a fresh burst of flavor that perfectly complements the rich praline glaze. Whether you’re reinventing a classic or crafting something new, there’s no wrong way to enjoy a Collin Street treat.

Ship a Taste of Texas Summer Straight to Your Door

Whether you’re planning a summer get-together, sending a thoughtful gift, or just satisfying your own sweet tooth, our Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake and Apple Praline Cake are ready to deliver. Each cake is baked to order, packed fresh, and shipped directly to you—because great dessert should never be complicated.

📦 Nationwide shipping available
 🥧 Crafted with premium ingredients
 ❤️ Loved by customers for over 125 years

Order Now and Make This Summer Sweeter

Our apple cakes are only a click away. Bring home the taste of Southern summer with two irresistible desserts that are easy to serve and impossible to forget.
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