Cake Recipes

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    Easter Cake Pops

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    Make these Easter egg cake pops the star of your holiday dessert table. Decorate with pastel sprinkles and candies for a festive look. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts

    Strawberry Dump Cake

    This is the perfect dessert for when you are short on time and want something sweet. The filling bakes up...


    Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake

    Red velvet recipes make showstopping desserts. And is any cake more distinctive than red velvet cake? Bright red and capped


    Copycat Olive Garden Black Tie Chocolate Mousse Cake

    A visit to Olive Garden undoubtedly calls for a bowl of Olive Garden minestrone, one too many Olive Garden breadsticks


    Mini Gluten-Free Lemon Cakes

    Pound cake is a classic dessert for a reason: It’s rich, dense and moist, but also wonderfully tender. When baking gluten-free,

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    Smash Cake

    What’s cuter than those knuckle dimples and wrist wrinkles on babies? Knuckle dimples and wrist wrinkles covered in frosting! When


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    Surprise Cake

    We live for that feeling of awe when we see a decorated cake. There’s so much beauty: all of the

    Butterscotch Pecan Pound Cake

    My father just loves nuts and anything butterscotch flavored, so I'm always on the lookout for recipes that combine these...


    Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Rosemary

    This special layer cake has a refreshing orange flavor with a hint of rosemary. Since it's an oil-based cake, it...


    Classic Almond Ricotta Cake

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    After I started making homemade ricotta cheese, I was inspired to use it in desserts, not just savory dishes. This...


    I Made the Coconut Cake That Tom Cruise Gifts for Christmas, and It’s Award-Worthy

    Hollywood stars look forward to receiving the 'Tom Cruise cake' during the holiday season. This white chocolate and coconut Bundt...


    Rosalynn Carter’s Beloved Strawberry Cake Recipe Stands the Test of Time

    This recipe is remembered as a "Carter Family Favorite."


    How to Make a White Velvet Cake

    This gorgeous white velvet cake has a soft, tender crumb. The secret ingredient: egg whites instead of whole eggs.


    How to Make Gingerbread Overnight Oats for a Festive Winter Breakfast

    Gingerbread overnight oats are the ultimate cozy breakfast for winter. Here's how to make them at home.


    How to Make the Black Cake from Hulu’s ‘Black Cake’

    Just in time for the series premiere of Black Cake, we're making author Charmaine Wilkerson's recipe.

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    We Made Faith Hill’s Coca-Cola Cake and We Will Sing Its Praises

    Coca-Cola cake is a classic recipe that is popular in Southern cuisine. Faith Hill shared her version with Ina Garten...


    Raspberry Ricotta Mug Cake

    Who wouldn't want to dig in to a personal cake? Mug cakes are such a fun, casual treat, and you...


    Raspberry-White Chocolate Lava Cakes

    There is something so magical about a warm, luscious lava cake. Cutting into it and seeing the warm chocolate come...


    How to Make Blue Velvet Cake

    Create this fun, vibrant spin on a red velvet cake from scratch. Here's how to make a beautiful blue velvet...


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    How to Make a Showstopping Surprise Cake

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


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    What Is Red Velvet Cake?

    Ever wonder "what is red velvet cake?" What about what makes it so darn red? We share where it comes...


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    We Are Drooling Over These Viral Pineapple Upside Down Pastries

    This fruity dessert is easy enough for everyday baking but beautiful enough for summer entertaining.


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    How to Make a Smash Cake for Your Baby’s First Birthday

    If your baby's first birthday is around the corner, this high chair tray delicacy, aka the smash cake, is going...


    How to Make 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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    Rainbow Birthday Cake

    How fun is this rainbow birthday cake? It will add a festive touch to any celebration. Be sure to use...


    Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    This classic dessert gets a gluten-free makeover! Be sure to use a gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum to produce...


    How to Make Gluten-Free Lemon Cake

    It is possible to make moist, tender gluten-free pound cake at home! Our favorite recipe has a bright lemon flavor....


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    39 of Our Best Father’s Day Cakes

    Treat Dad to a Father's Day cake that's as sweet as he is.



    How to Make a Birthday Cake for Your Cat

    Show your cat a little extra love on their special day with this homemade cat birthday cake recipe! Whether your...