Cake Recipes

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    Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake

    I have been making this delicious gingerbread cake for years and it's won several blue ribbons. Serve it with whipped...


    Pumpkin Cannoli Cake Roll

    My family has been serving this pumpkin roll every Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember. This last...


    Pecan Banana Bundt Cake

    My daughter, Liz, often made this banana bundt cake for us. It was delicious and different. She discovered five-spice powder...


    Lingonberry-Cardamom Cake

    Our family is Scandinavian, and we love the flavors of almonds, cardamom and lingonberries in desserts. If lingonberry jam is...


    Italian Cream-Filled Cake

    This Italian cream dessert is very simple but fancy enough to serve as a birthday cake. It’s low on sugar...


    Chocolate Pecan Piecaken

    Why fight over whether cake or pie is better when you can combine the two to make this chocolate pecan...


    Air-Fryer Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

    My family can't get enough of bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using...


    Almond Joy Cake

    The Almond Joy cake is a delectable dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, coconut and almonds in a...

    Apple Cake with Homemade Buttermilk Sauce

    This apple cake with buttermilk sauce recipe is super easy. Top with spiced apples, drizzle with the warm sauce and...


    Grandma’s Apple Cake

    My grandma's apple cake recipe is perfect for fall gatherings. With lightly spiced apples and a sweet glaze, each slice...


    Coconut-Mango Malva Pudding

    My friend shared this amazing malva pudding recipe with me. Malva pudding is a dense, spongy cake drenched in a...


    Halloween Witch Cake

    If you're looking for an extra-special dessert to serve for Halloween, this witch cake will delight all the ghouls and...


    Layered Princess Cake

    This magical princess cake will make any party feel special. Whether you're having a birthday party, princess party or baby...


    Summer Squash Pound Cake

    This golden brown, tender pound cake is the perfect treat to make when you have an abundance of summer squash...


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    Gooey Butter Cake

    In St. Louis, gooey butter cake is a go-to treat. Learn how to make this rich, delicious and super easy...


    S’mores Cupcakes

    Marshmallow frosting puts these cupcakes over the top. Chocolate bar pieces and graham cracker crumbs on top make them extra...


    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...

    Sugar Cookie Cake

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


    Baby Shark Cake

    It doesn't take much to add a fun theme to a birthday party. This delightfully decorated baby shark cake, plus...


    Pumpkin Snack Cake

    The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste extra special. If you prefer a sweeter cake, omit...


    Red Velvet Jar Cake

    I love to make these red velvet jar cakes for friends, family and teachers. Red velvet is my favorite during...


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    Yellow Cake Recipe

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


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    Cookie Cake

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

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    Swedish Flop Cake

    Discover the secret to creating a showstopping Swedish flop cake. Our step-by-step recipe guides you through crafting this swoony layered...


    Homemade Boston Cream Pie

    A homemade Boston cream pie is sure to impress and delight anyone lucky enough to try it.


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    How to Make a Flourless Chocolate Cake Better Than Any Restaurant’s

    Learn how to make flourless chocolate cake at home. This cake is special occasion-ready but takes just five ingredients—really!


    Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake

    This recipe is one of my favorites! The tropical flavors remind me of being on vacation with my family in...


    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...


    Confetti Birthday Drip Cake

    This is a moist and fluffy vanilla drip cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost...