Torte Recipes

Impress your guests with one of these eye-catching tortes. We have recipes for pumpkin tortes, chocolate tortes, fruit tortes and more.

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    Maple-Mocha Brownie Torte

    This impressive-looking dessert is at the top of my list of speedy standbys. It's simple to make because it starts with a boxed brownie mix. Then the nutty brownie layers are dressed up with a fluffy frosting that has a rich creamy texture and irresistible maple taste. —Amy Flory, Cleveland, Georgia

    Buttermilk Carrot Cake

    This is a scrumptious treat that has been a favorite of families for generations.—Mrs. Harold Podraza, Houston, Texas


    Lime Cream Torte

    This impressive-looking dessert is surprisingly simple to prepare. Light and refreshing, it's a super make-ahead treat- the flavor gets getter...


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    Watermelon Cake

    No one will ever guess how simple this make-ahead watermelon cake is to assemble. After one bite of the showstopping...


    Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

    —David Heppner, Brandon, Florida

    Cake with Buttercream Decorating Frosting

    This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used...


    Gender Reveal Cake

    Is it a boy or a girl? Create the perfect reveal by displaying this scrumptious cake tinted with pink or...


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    Funfetti Cake

    Want to know how to make a Funfetti cake recipe from scratch? Our Test Kitchen provides you with a helpful...


    Chocolate Spice Cake with Caramel Icing

    I found this recipe back in the late '80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can...


    Coconut Italian Cream Cake

    I’d never tasted an Italian cream cake before moving to Colorado. Now I bake for people in the area, and...


    Carrot Cake with Pecan Frosting

    My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans....


    Layered Orange Sponge Cake

    This recipe's been handed down in my family for 40 years, from a relative who was a French baker. It's...


    Strawberries & Cream Torte

    This festive strawberries and cream summer treat is one of my mom's favorites. It wows guests every time yet is...

    Quicker Blue-Ribbon Peanut Butter Torte

    No one will guess that this tall, tiered cake isn't completely homemade. Chunky peanut butter is stirred into both the...


    Lane Cake

    >What’s the most sumptuous, indulgent cake you can bake for your guests? The answer is Lane Cake, a southern classic...


    Schaum Torte

    Before the days of automatic mixers, this recipe involved long and tiresome beating. Many times, husbands were drafted to help...


    Chocolate Eclair Dessert

    "My father, who's diabetic, loves chocolate and baked goods," explains Owen Jack Hiatt of Colorado Springs, Colorado. "Our whole family...


    Tiramisu Toffee Torte

    Tiramisu is Italian for "pick-me-up," and this treat truly lives up to its name. The torte is truly worth every...


    White Chocolate Christmas Torte

    Talk about a scene-stealer! This raspberry-filled cake, an exceptional dessert for any meal, is an especially lovely ending for a...


    Black Forest Chocolate Torte

    If you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned...


    Cake with Peaches

    This springtime layer cake is peachy and creamy. My mom gets requests for this cake from my brother for his...


    Lovely Cherry Layer Cake

    "This delicious eye-catching cake is a variation of an Italian dessert recipe that's been in my family for years," says...

    Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake

    This moist cake smothered with rich cream cheese frosting makes any dinner festive. Every autumn, I go to a cranberry...


    Eggnog Cake

    A perfect treat to serve during the winter season, this gorgeous eggnog cake will be the talk of the holiday...


    Cranberry Layer Cake

    I adapted a Bundt cake recipe to create this layer cake. Cranberries, walnuts and homemade frosting make it taste so...


    Hawaiian Sunset Cake

    This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to make that you'll find yourself baking...


    Zucchini Cake

    This recipe came from my mother, whom I still proclaim as one of the best cooks in the country! Every...


    Apricot Layer Cake

    "Pssst! Don't tell anyone this tender fruity layer cake starts with a convenient mix!" urges Eureka, Illinois farm woman Molly...