Birthday Recipes

Grab your party hat! Everything you need to plan the best party is right here, from photo-worthy birthday cake recipes (or the best cakes from stores, if that’s your thing) to extra-special birthday dinner ideas.

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    Chicken Manicotti

    8 reviews

    This chicken manicotti recipe delivers gooey, cheesy stuffed pasta, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce and baked to a golden...


    Mocha Cake

    23 reviews

    Have your coffee and eat it, too, by baking our three-layer chocolate mocha cake with a cream cheese-espresso frosting.


    Strawberry Malts

    2 reviews

    Strawberry malts are an old-fashioned twist on strawberry milkshakes. Juicy strawberries, sweet strawberry syrup and creamy vanilla ice cream are...


    Mudslide Cheesecake

    7 reviews
    This homemade Baileys cheesecake is the perfect treat. This rich, velvety dessert boasts a harmonious blend of flavors and a...

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    Coffee Cake

    97 reviews

    Our coffee cake recipe turns coffee-o-clock into a true treat!


    Contest-Winning Chocolate Potato Cake

    6 reviews

    I won grand champion honors in a potato festival baking contest with this moist chocolate cake. The icing recipe can...


    Salted Caramel Cupcakes

    14 reviews

    To help balance the sweetness of this brown sugar cupcake, our Test Kitchen experts created a unique salty frosting. It's...


    Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil's food and then iced with a rich layer of...

    Cuppa Joe Caramel Cake

    2 reviews

    I get compliments on this cake wherever I take it. It is very much an adult cake, with the hit...


    Pineapple Carrot Cake

    14 reviews

    This pineapple carrot cake is sweet, tangy, fluffy and soft. It's perfect for snacking or when you want a dessert...


    Lane Cake

    2 reviews

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


    Amaretto Cake

    2 reviews

    This Italy-inspired amaretto cake might look like a bakery confection, but you can make it at home. Decorating the top...


    Orange Cake

    1 review

    This easy orange cake combines fresh orange juice and zest for a burst of citrus flavor in every bite. It's...


    Marble Cake

    11 reviews

    In this striking marble cake, each layer is a swirl of chocolate and sour cream pound cake. The key is...


    Chocolate Strawberry Cake

    122 reviews

    Chocolate strawberry cake looks and tastes like luxury, but this recipe only takes one hour, from start to finish.


    Stuffed Cornish Hens

    1 review

    Our recipe for stuffed Cornish hens includes an herby cornbread stuffing that you bake both with the bird and in...


    Butterscotch Cake

    2 reviews

    Think of butterscotch cake as German chocolate cake's auburn cousin. The amber-hued cake layers are flavored with butterscotch chips, as...

    Texas Chocolate Cupcakes

    43 reviews

    My husband remembers his mother making "little black cupcakes with caramel icing." I never thought about putting caramel icing on...


    Whipping Cream Pound Cake

    3 reviews

    Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of whipping cream pound cake. This classic dessert has a tender crumb and subtle...


    Coffee-Chocolate Cake

    26 reviews

    This chocolate-coffee cake recipe makes a deliciously moist chocolate cake flavored with coffee. It's topped with an elegant buttercream frosting...


    Lemon Meringue Cake

    15 reviews

    This lemon meringue cake boasts seven layers of citrusy sweetness. It’s a showstopping dessert perfect for any special occasion, from...


    Red Velvet Cake Balls

    5 reviews

    The next time you host a party, whip up these irresistible bite-sized red velvet cake balls for your guests. They...


    Italian Triple Lemon Cream Cake

    4 reviews

    Citrus flavor shines in our Italian lemon cream cake, which comprises three lemon and olive oil cake layers, lemon curd...

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    Italian Meatball Buns

    21 reviews

    These soft little rolls come with a pleasant surprise inside—savory Italian meatballs. The apps are wonderful dipped in marinara sauce,...


    Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Raspberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    Grilling the prosciutto with the asparagus gives this appetizer a salty crunch that's perfect for dipping into a sweet glaze....


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    Grilled Shrimp

    23 reviews

    These buttery grilled shrimp are so good you'll want to eat them all summer long! Learn how to grill shrimp...


    Strawberry Floats

    4 reviews

    Strawberry floats are fruity, fizzy and fun! This summery twist on a frosty float features homemade soda made with fresh...


    Dr Pepper Cake

    7 reviews

    This Dr Pepper cake may just become your new special recipe. It's moist, delicious and unique thanks to the Dr...


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    Crockpot Mac and Cheese

    65 reviews

    This Crockpot mac and cheese recipe is the perfect no-fuss recipe for busy weeknights, potlucks and holiday gatherings. It contains...