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    50 Mother’s Day Cake Recipes

    Any mom (or grandma) would be delighted to receive one of these gorgeous Mother's Day cakes. They taste just as good as they look!

    Classic Chocolate Cake

    If you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a...


    Mamaw Emily’s Strawberry Cake

    My husband loved his Mamaw's strawberry cake recipe. He thought no one could duplicate it. I made it, and it’s...


    Mango Mousse Cake

    Mango mousse cake tastes like sunshine, which means it's perfect for a special summer dessert or for fighting off the...


    Grandma’s Red Velvet Cake

    In our family no one thinks it’s Christmas without this Red Velvet Cake recipe. I baked the first one for...

    Limoncello Cake megha

    This citrusy and bright limoncello cake has two layers of lemon sponge cake with a rich mascarpone-limoncello frosting.


    We Tried Caroline’s Cakes, and It Made Birthday Celebrating Easy

    Our editors tried Caroline’s Cakes, a mail-order company that sells handmade cakes from South Carolina. Here’s what they...

    Swedish Visiting Cake

    This old-fashioned Swedish visiting cake recipe is infused with almond flavor and has a sweet and crunchy almond topping.


    I Tried the Reddit-Famous ‘Big Mama’s Secret Cinnamon Roll Cake’ megha

    Big Mama's Secret Cinnamon Roll Cake might just be the best cinnamon roll poke cake you'll ever bake.


    Cinnamon Roll Cake

    Cinnamon roll cake combines soft vanilla butter cake with cinnamon swirls and luscious cream cheese icing. It's the perfect sweet...


    Vintage Heart Cake

    Despite plenty of piped and frosted details, this vintage heart cake is easier to assemble than it looks. You don't...

    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...


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    Chocolate Comfort Cake

    This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...


    Butter Pound Cake

    Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...


    Frosted Chocolate Cake

    This recipe is my mother's oldest and most popular chocolate cake recipe. I always thought it should have a fancier...


    Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes

    Take some time to linger over this decadent dessert. There is nothing better than a gooey chocolate cake with a...

    Glazed Chocolate Angel Food Cake

    A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3g of...


    Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake

    When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...


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    Brownie Torte

    My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll

    Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...


    Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake

    My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...


    Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake

    To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn


    Almond Chocolate Cake

    When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...


    Chocolate Angel Cake

    When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty—making the lightest...


    Earthquake Cake

    This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.

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    Matcha Cake test

    Our matcha cake is as easy to make as any layered cake, but its cool sophistication is second to none.


    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    With creamy frosting, fluffy vanilla-almond cake layers and a vibrant raspberry filling, this white chocolate raspberry cake is the ultimate...


    Vegan Chocolate Cake

    A few secret ingredients—homemade vegan buttermilk, coffee and applesauce—make this the best vegan chocolate cake recipe ever.


    No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

    This tangy and creamy no-bake lemon cheesecake is the perfect complement to a rich and filling dinner. It's also easy...


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    Chocolate Fudge Cake

    Chocolate fudge cake is the cure for any chocolate lover's sweet tooth and a staple in baking 101. Here's how...


    Copycat Olive Garden Black Tie Mousse Cake

    Olive Garden's indulgent Black Tie Chocolate Mousse Cake should be your next copycat baking project.