Cake Recipes

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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

    120 reviews

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


    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...


    Grandma’s Red Velvet Cake

    32 reviews

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

    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.


    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...


    Graduation Cupcakes

    Graduation day will be a lot more festive with these graduation cupcakes. Choose decorating icing and M&M's to match the...

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    Plum Poppy Seed Cake

    4 reviews

    You can also use nectarines or even apricots in this recipe, but plums and poppy seeds are the most traditional...


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    Is Funfetti the Best Confetti Cake Mix? We Tried 9 Brands to Find Out

    Everyone loves Funfetti, but is it really the best confetti cake mix? We did a taste test to find the...


    Best Home Cooks: Arley Bell

    Virginia’s Arley Bell got her start in nonprofits. Today, this Best Home Cook continues to spread the love—one cake at...


    How to Make a Stunning Chocolate Mousse Cake

    A towering cake filled with mousse? Sign us up! Learn how to make a four-layer chocolate mousse cake to get...


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    The Best Yellow Cake Mix: We Tried Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and 5 More

    Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker: Which brands make the best yellow cake mix? Our team tried eight different boxed mixes...


    Honey Berry Sheet Cake

    1 review

    I adapted a traditional honey cake recipe for this dessert. I wanted something that would show off all our amazing...