Cake Recipes

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    Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cinnamon Frosting

    3 reviews

    My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily...


    Six-Layer Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...


    Chunky Apple-Cinnamon Cake

    5 reviews

    This is a nice change from apple pie. It's tasty and worthy of a special occasion—plus, it’s very easy to...


    Pistachio Cake with Walnuts

    21 reviews

    It didn't take long for this cake from the 1970s to become the favorite birthday cake of my husband, Joe....


    Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake

    3 reviews

    When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...


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    Brownie Torte

    4 reviews

    My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...


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    Picnic Berry Shortcakes

    7 reviews

    You can make the berry sauce ahead of time and chill it. Then assemble the entire dessert right before the...


    Peach Praline Upside-Down Cake

    12 reviews

    This cake is filled with fresh peaches, roasted Saigon cinnamon, roasted ground ginger and toasted pecans – and that makes...

    Carrot-Cranberry Spice Cake

    3 reviews

    I love carrot cake and those made with cranberries. Using leftover cranberry sauce, I add carrots to make one marvelous...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll

    16 reviews

    Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...


    King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

    3 reviews

    Round out your Mardi Gras celebration with a King Cake—a colorful ring-shaped pastry drizzled with green, gold and purple icing....


    Cola Cake with Strawberries & Cream

    6 reviews

    We Southerners have been eating cola cake for decades. This easy version has strawberries too. Chill it in the fridge...


    Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake

    1 review

    My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...


    Chunky Apple Snack Cake

    5 reviews

    We enjoy this cake as a snack, packed in lunches or as a scrumptious dessert when warmed and topped with...


    Lemon-Berry Shortcake

    19 reviews

    This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped...


    Citrus-Raspberry Coffee Cake

    5 reviews

    Orange and lemon beautifully complement the raspberry flavor in this dense cake. Add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for a...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake

    11 reviews

    Hints of orange and coffee lend standout flavor to this elegant cannoli-inspired cake. A variation of this cake was a...

    Gingerbread Pudding Cake

    9 reviews

    Super-moist cake gets all spiced up in this scrumptious slow-cooked dessert. If you want it a little sweeter, drizzle it...


    Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake

    31 reviews

    To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn


    Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

    1 review

    This luscious cake is really versatile for all-year fun. I've changed the design on top to a heart for Valentine's,...


    Cranberry Crunch Cake

    2 reviews

    New Jersey is known for its cranberries, and this cake is a delicious way to use them. The marshmallows melt...


    Frosted Harvest Cake

    71 reviews

    Craving brownies but want something a little bit different? Indulge in a fall-flavored version topped with a cream cheese frosting....


    Carrot Layer Cake

    44 reviews

    My sister gave me this recipe for what she calls "the ultimate carrot cake," and it really lives up to...

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    Tropical Carrot Cake

    36 reviews

    I look forward to August because our family reunion means fun and great food, like this classic cake with the...


    Carrot Fruitcake

    4 reviews

    Even those who don't care for fruitcake love this special holiday dessert. It's a fun way to dress up that...


    Cinnamon Roll Cake

    Cinnamon roll cake combines soft vanilla butter cake with cinnamon swirls and luscious cream cheese icing. It's the perfect sweet...


    Earthquake Cake

    5 reviews

    This decadent and chocolaty earthquake cake is packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans and craters of cream cheese frosting.


    Orange Olive Oil Cake

    7 reviews

    Our orange olive oil cake recipe makes a simple yet flavorful snacking cake that everyone will love. In my house,...


    Boston Cream Poke Cake

    2 reviews

    Our Boston cream poke cake has all the rich and creamy flavor of the New England classic dessert but with...