
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 flavor. —Michelle Dorsey, Wilmington, Delaware

Vanilla Frosting
Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla...

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


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-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...

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...


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.


Surprise Cake
When a regular cake doesn't cut it, make a surprise cake. The first slice always earns oohs and aahs!

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Celebration Cheesecake
Some extra-special days call for extra-special desserts. Our copycat Cheesecake Factory celebration cheesecake recipe offers seven full layers of delightful...

Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes
These luscious air-fryer cupcakes smell wonderful while they cook. If you have the drawer-type air fryer, you'll need to use...

Sugar Cookie Cake
This sugar cookie cake is a great birthday surprise for someone who loves sugar cookies. No cookies are used in...


Yellow Cake Recipe
A yellow cake recipe is a staple for any home baker. This recipe comes complete with chocolate buttercream frosting to...


Cookie Cake
Learn how to make a cookie cake that is just as pretty (and even tastier) as ones from Mrs. Fields....

BB-8 Cake
This BB-8 cake is easy to assemble and decorate. A cake mix gives you a jump-start so you can spend...

Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes
This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...

Homemade Confetti Cake
This is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost impossible...

Coconut-Lemon Ice Cream Cake
I developed this cool treat because I wanted to find a new use for cream of coconut. The sweet coconut...


Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent vegan chocolate cupcakes.

Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes
We love using this simple vegan vanilla cupcake recipe as a base to layer on extra flavor. Stir in grated...


Oreo Cupcakes
A tasty tribute to Oreo cookies, these Oreo cupcakes are made from scratch. But if you want to start with...


Vanilla Cake
Our Test Kitchen created our best vanilla cake recipe yet. It's tender, moist and packed with rich vanilla flavor—a must...

Apple Cake for Passover
Adding a dollop of whipped cream is a sweet addition to this Passover apple cake! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes
Want a cupcake that tastes like spring in every bite? These strawberry lemon cupcakes are zesty and sweet and have a...

Mint Swirl Fudge Cake
Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...