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


Chocolate Fudge Cake
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.


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
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
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...


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

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


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


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


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


Our Most Elegant Torte Recipes
These stunning tortes taste as good as they look!


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


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

Chocolate/Whipping Cream Torte
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...

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

Hazelnut Torte
—Helen Gerard, Milwaukie, Oregon

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

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

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

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