Cake Recipes

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    Cake Pops

    Cake pops will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. Learn how to make cake pops that are easy and delicious for any...


    Yogurt Cake

    Creamy Greek yogurt makes this simple yogurt cake moist and tender. Serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream for...


    Devil’s Food Cake

    Devil’s food cake is indulgent from the first forkful to the very last crumb. Anyone with an unwavering weakness for...


    Ding Dong Cake

    This heavenly Ding Dong cake is equal parts chocolate, vanilla cream filling and pure grade school nostalgia.


    Coal Miners Chocolate Cake

    This old-fashioned recipe for coal miners chocolate cake is Appalachia's fuss-free version of Black Forest cake.


    Swedish Visiting Cake

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


    This ‘Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake’ Keeps Going Viral, and Now I See Why

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


    Butterfinger Cake

    This decadent Butterfinger cake captures the chocolaty, nutty, crispy goodness of the popular candy bar.

    Key Lime Cake

    There's no need to choose between cake and pie. This Key lime cake with three flavorful layers and a Key...


    Lemon Ricotta Cake

    Thanks to full-fat ricotta, fresh lemon juice and other simple, straightforward ingredients, this is the best lemon ricotta cake ever....


    Streusel

    Buttery, crumbly streusel adds a lovely texture to desserts, and it’s so easy to whip up. Here’s how to make...


    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...


    Confetti Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations!...


    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...


    Dutch Oven Chocolate Dump Cake

    Looking for a super quick dessert that will make people think you spent all day in the kitchen? This easy...


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    Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake

    This gingerbread recipe came from my grandmother, and we always ate it with warm applesauce. I adapted it into a...

    Raspberry Moscow Mule Cake

    This Moscow mule cake is my favorite cake I've ever made from scratch. It's so moist and flavorful, and it...


    Apple Brandy Pecan Cake

    My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful...


    Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

    My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...


    Orange Cornmeal Cake

    This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...


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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...

    Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes

    One night, my niece and I put our heads together to come up a with a fabulous cupcake. We combined...


    Frosted Chocolate Cake

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


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    All-American Sheet Cake

    My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...


    Pineapple Upside-Down Muffin Cakes

    A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made the cakes,...


    Must-Have Tiramisu

    This is the perfect guilt-free version of a classic dessert. My friends even say that they prefer my lighter recipe...


    Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

    Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...