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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    Chocolate Bavarian Torte

    27 reviews

    Whenever I take eye-catching tortes to a potluck, such as this chocolate Bavarian beauty, I get so many requests for the recipe. —Edith Holmstrom, Madison, Wisconsin

    Ding Dong Cake

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


    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...


    White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

    With creamy frosting, fluffy vanilla-almond cake layers and a vibrant raspberry filling, this white chocolate raspberry cake is the ultimate...


    Ho Ho Cake

    16 reviews

    Imagine all the deliciousness of a Ho Ho in cake form. This Ho Ho cake recipe features a Ho Ho-style...

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    Chocolate Fudge Cake

    23 reviews

    Chocolate fudge cake is the cure for any chocolate lover's sweet tooth and a staple in baking 101. Here's how...


    Copycat Olive Garden Black Tie Mousse Cake

    Olive Garden's indulgent Black Tie Chocolate Mousse Cake should be your next copycat baking project.

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    Surprise Cake

    When a regular cake doesn't cut it, make a surprise cake. The first slice always earns oohs and aahs!


    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Celebration Cheesecake

    1 review

    Some extra-special days call for extra-special desserts. Our copycat Cheesecake Factory celebration cheesecake recipe offers seven full layers of delightful...


    Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

    2 reviews

    This cute, festive cake will have your guests 'hopping' with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close...


    Halloween Witch Cake

    If you're looking for an extra-special dessert to serve for Halloween, this witch cake will delight all the ghouls and...

    Layered Princess Cake

    This magical princess cake will make any party feel special. Whether you're having a birthday party, princess party or baby...


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    Yellow Cake Recipe

    1 review

    A yellow cake recipe is a staple for any home baker. This recipe comes complete with chocolate buttercream frosting to...


    Spiced Pomegranate-Pear Cake

    1 review

    This special-occasion pomegranate cake is a delicious combination of tender cake, tart fruit and rich buttercream. It is also beautiful...


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    Swedish Flop Cake

    4 reviews

    Discover the secret to creating a showstopping Swedish flop cake. Our step-by-step recipe guides you through crafting this swoony layered...


    Homemade Boston Cream Pie

    4 reviews

    A homemade Boston cream pie is sure to impress and delight anyone lucky enough to try it.

    Chocolate Pecan Pavlova

    This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites—especially at the holidays. Although it...


    Homemade Confetti Cake

    14 reviews

    This is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost impossible...


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    Bee Sting Cake

    6 reviews

    The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take the steps one at...


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    Apple Spice Cake

    28 reviews

    This apple spice cake combines the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples with warm spices and a rich cream cheese frosting, making...


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    Our Most Elegant Torte Recipes

    These stunning tortes taste as good as they look!


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    Reindeer Cake

    1 review

    Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it’s a three-layer stunner...


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    Unicorn Cake

    1 review

    This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few...


    Chocolate/Whipping Cream Torte

    4 reviews

    Special occasions call for extraordinary desserts like this impressive-looking torte. It may take some time to prepare but the smiles...


    Mama’s Snow Cake

    For a beautiful finish to a winter meal, I serve this "snow" cake. This dessert is so impressive its fluffy...

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    Coconut Cake Supreme

    12 reviews

    I make most cakes from scratch, but during the holiday rush, this recipe that starts with a mix buys me...


    Hazelnut Torte

    4 reviews

    —Helen Gerard, Milwaukie, Oregon


    Layered Toffee Cake

    7 reviews

    This is a quick and yummy way to dress up a purchased angel food cake. To keep the plate clean...


    Chocolate Praline Torte

    3 reviews

    "No one will know this fancy dessert started with a handy boxed cake mix," assures Sandra Castillo of Watertown, Wisconsin....


    Zucchini Fudge Cake

    3 reviews

    Even those who don't care for zucchini will love it baked inside this luscious chocolaty cake.—Robert Keith, Rochester, Minnesota


    Fluffy Pistachio Dessert

    5 reviews

    Conveys Christine Strouf of St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. "This creamy, lightly sweet torte is one of my family's favorites, even with...