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    50 Mother’s Day Cake Recipes

    Any mom (or grandma) would be delighted to receive one of these gorgeous Mother's Day cakes. They taste just as good as they look!

    Classic Chocolate Cake

    84 reviews

    If you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a...


    Mamaw Emily’s Strawberry Cake

    123 reviews

    My husband loved his Mamaw's strawberry cake recipe. He thought no one could duplicate it. I made it, and it’s...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Sour Cream Pound Cake with Berry Compote

    There’s nothing more comforting than a buttery slice of pound cake, but when eggs and fresh berries are increasing your...


    Grandma’s Red Velvet Cake

    34 reviews

    In our family no one thinks it’s Christmas without this Red Velvet Cake recipe. I baked the first one for...

    Dundee Cake

    Dundee cake has an appealing pale orange color and a pleasant citrus flavor, thanks to orange marmalade as a "secret"...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Pistachio Cardamom Crinkle Cake

    This pistachio cardamom phyllo cake is my ode to gulab jamun—a delicious Indian dessert. It’s a milkfat doughnut soaked in...

    Pear Olive Oil Cake

    1 review

    This flavorful cake is a lovely, understated way to finish your grand meal. It doesn't take a lot of time...


    Elvis Presley Cake

    Elvis Presley cake is a pineapple lover's dream. The sweet pineapple layer and rich cream cheese frosting with chopped pecans...


    Queen Elizabeth Cake

    Queen Elizabeth cake is a Canadian dessert worth making at home. It's rich with dates and topped with a broiled...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Orange Creamsicle Tres Leches Cake

    This tres leches cake is my homage to the orange creamsicle, that dreamy combo of citrus and vanilla I grew...

    Dubai Chocolate Cake

    In our Dubai chocolate cake recipe, you'll find moist, fluffy chocolate cake layers and the same filling that has made...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Earl Grey and Lemon Economy Cake

    This easy cake is inspired by my absolute favorite vintage cookbook, The Settlement Cookbook. The original Economy Cake...


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    Lucy Wang’s Ice Cream Cake Pops

    Are you still bringing store-bought cupcakes to birthdays and baby showers? Try this recipe instead, because I guarantee you it’s...


    Strawberry Cloud Cake

    This no-bake strawberry cloud cake requires only four ingredients for a light, fluffy dessert. Here's how to make it at...


    Layered Strawberry Bundt Cake

    A layered strawberry Bundt cake is a stunning dessert centerpiece for spring or summer. The center layer of buttercream and...

    Warm Peach Cake

    Those ripe summer peaches are pure gold. Showcase them in a worthwhile dessert, like this stunning peach cake.


    11 Types of Cake Everyone Should Know

    Bulk up your baking knowledge! Get to know the different types of cake and how their ingredients and techniques lend...


    I Tried Carol Burnett’s ‘Raspberry Riches’ Cake, and It’s a Del...

    Carol Burnett's raspberry riches cake recipe is simple perfection.


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Eggless Chocolate Cake

    1 review

    Mayo is just oil and eggs, which actually works as an egg fat replacement in this cake! This hack makes...


    The Best Carrot Cake Box Mix, According to a Professional Baker

    Whether you bake it in simple sheet pans or ornately fluted tube pans, the best carrot cake box mix will...


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    Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cake

    Bring a smile to everyone's face by making an easy Jell-O poke cake with fruity, colorful gelatin, boxed white cake...


    Mango Mousse Cake

    Mango mousse cake tastes like sunshine, which means it's perfect for a special summer dessert or for fighting off the...


    Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

    Strawberry tres leches cake is the classic Mexican dessert with a delectable, fruity twist. The sweet strawberry-infused milk soak gives...


    Mango Cake

    “Wow” a friend for their summer birthday or beat the winter blues with a mango cake that tastes like pure...

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    Limoncello Cake

    1 review

    This citrusy and bright limoncello cake has two layers of lemon sponge cake with a rich mascarpone-limoncello frosting.


    Strawberry Custard Cake

    3 reviews

    Strawberry custard cake is exactly what it sounds like—layers of tender yellow cake, custard and strawberries. The fresh, flavorful dessert...


    Danish Dream Cake (Drømmekage)

    1 review

    Danish dream cake, or drømmekage, is a beloved Danish recipe featuring a wonderfully light and fluffy vanilla cake with a...


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    Lemon Blueberry Cake

    2 reviews

    Spring just got a whole lot sweeter with this zesty and refreshing lemon blueberry cake.


    We Tried Caroline’s Cakes, and It Made Birthday Celebrating Easy

    Our editors tried Caroline’s Cakes, a mail-order company that sells handmade cakes from South Carolina. Here’s what they...


    Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

    2 reviews

    Put a decadent, chocolate-lovers twist on a Latin American classic with this chocolate tres leches cake recipe.