It doesn’t have to be your birthday to enjoy a rich and tasty piece of cake! There’s nothing quite like indulging your sweet tooth now and then–but you’ve got to get it right. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of eating a Harris Teeter cake, you will know just what we’re talking about. (Never shopped at Harris Teeter? It’s a much-loved grocery chain in the southeast.) These guys truly go the extra mile when it comes to baking a completely unforgettable dessert. Here are five of our faves:
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1. Carrot Four Layer Cake
This is a great way to get one of your five-a-day! The Carrot Four Layer Cake makes eating your veggies a whole lot more fun than you ever thought possible. (These recipes are sneakily loaded with vegetables, too.) What’s more, the cake is a real sight to behold, with cream cheese icing and even some adorable carrot decorations to set the entire thing off.
But enough about how it looks, how does this Harris Teeter cake taste? In one word, you could say it’s “delightful.” As fresh as it is sweet, this particular dessert is one that we can’t help coming back to time and time again.
2. Sinfully Chocolate Ganache Triple Layer Cake
Chocoholics, brace yourself. There’s a Harris Teeter cake out there that is almost too rich and delicious to be true. Yes, we’re talking about the Sinfully Chocolate Ganache Triple Layer Cake.
This one is exactly what it says on the packaging–a sweet treat that’s so gluttonously good, it simply has to be a sin. Boasting the moistest of chocolate cake layers, chocolate buttercream filling and a deep dark chocolate ganache, there’s a whole load to love here.
3. Celebration Four Layer Cake
Nothing says “celebration” like four brightly colored layers of sponge cake. Boasting yellow, blue, pink and green layers, the Celebration Four Layer Cake is a sight to behold. Once you slice it up for your party to enjoy, the colors are revealed for all to see!
As though that weren’t enough, the delectable dessert is topped off with tempting buttercream frosting. Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration or another bonanza, this could be the way to go!
4. Assorted Variety Four Layer Cake
Some people know exactly what they want and when they want it. Others are less decisive, at least when it comes to dessert. If you happen to fall into the latter category, we have some very good news for you. The Assorted Variety Four Layer Cake is here and it’s exactly what you need!
The dessert is equal parts red velvet cake, yellow cake, decadent fudge cake and home-style carrot cake. In other words, you’ll have every possible style of cake in one so all your cravings are covered. What could be better than that?!
5. Double Fudge Four Layer Cake
How much fudge can you handle? The Double Fudge Four Layer Cake is filled with the chocolatiest of whipped toppings and that’s only the start. This tasty treat also has a rich fudge icing, which will keep you coming back for more and more…and more. To complete the look, there are the large, chocolate curls on top of the cake. We’re impressed! (This is perfect for unexpected guests, along with these quick dinners.)
Eating a freshly baked cake is always an amazing experience, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or kicking back on the couch. We’d say homemade is always best, but Harris Teeter might be a close second!
Classic Cakes Made from Scratch
Taste of Home
If you need to learn how to make chocolate cake from scratch, this easy homemade chocolate cake recipe is a perfect place to start. It appeared on a can of Hershey's cocoa way back in 1943. I tried it, my boys liked it, and I've been making it ever since. —Betty Follas, Morgan Hill, California
Go to Recipe
If you’re not a pro and preparing a cake at home, here’s how to make box cake taste homemade!Â
Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down CakeFor a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe. —Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas
Cinnamon Coffee CakeI love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma's! Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning. —Eleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida
Lemon Pound Cake LoavesMy family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the batter. So awesome for brunch! —Lola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota
Chocolate Chiffon CakeIf you want to offer family and friends a dessert that really stands out from the rest, this is the cake to make. The beautiful high, rich sponge cake is drizzled with a succulent chocolate glaze. —Erma Fox, Memphis, Missouri
Yellow Cake with Buttercream FrostingThis is a classic scratch cake. The homemade buttery frosting and crisp, sugared edges really make it stand out. —Aria Thornton, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Rich Rum CakeWe like a touch of rum for the holidays, and this orangy rum cake is decadent alone or with big swoops of whipped cream. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Classic Tres Leches CakeTres leches means "three milks." This cake gets its name because it uses three kinds of milk—evaporated, condensed and cream. This tres leches cake's light and airy texture has made it a classic in Mexican kitchens for generations. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen. But if you're in a hurry, try this quick
cloud cake recipe.
Carrot CakeMy family's best carrot cake recipe dates back to my great-grandmother! We bake up a few of these carrot cakes for special occasions to make sure there's enough to go around. You'll love the texture this pretty, moist treat gets from pineapple, coconut and, of course, carrots! —Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland
Best Red Velvet CakeIt's just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvet cake recipes I’ve had; the icing is as light as snow. —Kathryn Davison, Charlotte, North Carolina
Kentucky Butter CakeI found this Kentucky butter cake recipe in an old cookbook I bought at a garage sale and couldn’t wait to try it. I knew it had been someone’s favorite because of the well-worn page. —Joan Gertz, Palmetto, Florida
Mama's Spice CakeWhenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake. Great cooks in my family have been baking it for generations, and their families have been enjoying the wonderful spice flavor and rich frosting.
—Nancy Duty, Jacksonville, Florida
Sour Cream Pound CakeBecause I'm our town's postmaster, I can bake only in my spare time. I especially enjoy making desserts such as this one. It tastes amazing as is, or tuck it under ice cream and chocolate syrup like a hot fudge sundae! —Karen Conrad, East Troy, Wisconsin
Marvelous Marble CakePound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama
Black Forest Chocolate TorteIf you're thinking about pulling out all the stops for a dessert that says wow, look no further. This cherry-crowned beauty—stacked layers of chocolate cake and cream filling—will have everyone talking. —Doris Grotz, York, Nebraska
Hummingbird CakeThis impressive hummingbird cake is my dad’s favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable dessert for any celebration and is lovely with a summer meal. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Granny's Gingerbread Cake with Caramel SauceThe rich molasses and spice flavor of this old-time dessert is complemented with a buttery caramel sauce.—Joy Sparks, Muskegon, Michigan
Lemon Chiffon CakeThis moist, airy lemon chiffon cake was my dad's favorite. Mom revamped the original recipe to include lemons. I'm not much of a baker, but whenever I make this dessert my family is thrilled! —Trisha Kammers, Clarkston, Washington
Grandma's Carrot CakeMy grandma was very special to me. She had a big country kitchen that was full of wonderful aromas any time we visited. This was one of her prized cake recipes, and it continues to be a favorite from generation to generation. —Denise Strasz, Detroit, Michigan
Moist Chocolate CakeThis moist chocolate cake recipe with coffee reminds me of my grandmother because it was one of her specialties. I bake it often for family parties, and it always brings back fond memories. The cake is light and airy with a delicious chocolate taste. This recipe is a keeper! —Patricia Kreitz, Richland, Pennsylvania
Upside-Down FruitcakeI get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to it every year. This year, I decided to combine it with everyone's favorite, upside-down cake. Try to say no to this fruitcake; I dare you! —
James Schend,
Dairy Freed
Butter Pecan CakeMy husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two farms - both of which are wonderful - but I also love being in the kitchen. I collect cookbooks and have written one myself.
Confetti Cake with Brown Sugar ButtercreamThis simple and tender cake has been celebrated in my family for years. Dressed up with tinted frosting and confetti, it becomes pure party fun. — Karen Berner, New Canaan, Connecticut
Vanilla Bean Angel Food CakeAngel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile on fresh fruit, chocolate sauce or nutty sprinkles. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
