Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Copycat Celebration Cheesecake

My children were born on the same day five years apart, so I go all out for their celebration. This beauty, with its seven layers, is "sweet!" in more ways than one. The baking and prep is easy, but assembly does take some time, so set aside an afternoon. —Kristyne Mcdougle, Lorain, Ohio

Almond Custard Cake

This white cake pairs well with all sorts of frostings and fillings, but the chocolate frosting in this recipe is...


Confetti Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

2 reviews

This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations!...


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Best Vanilla Cake

10 reviews

There's a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake...


Black Walnut Layer Cake

2 reviews

My sister gave me the recipe for this beautiful cake years ago. The thin layer of frosting spread on the...

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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...


Unicorn Cake

1 review

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

Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cinnamon Frosting

3 reviews

My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily...


Mint-Frosted Chocolate Cake

5 reviews

I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new...


Lady Baltimore Cake

4 reviews

I first made this cake for my fathers' birthday and now it is the only cake that he requests. This...


Mocha Hazelnut Torte

3 reviews

I make this cake on birthdays and other special occasions because it looks and tastes so amazing. The combination of...

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Doughnut Hole Cake

2 reviews

This is the easiest, most impressive cake I’ve ever made! You can use chocolate, lemon or strawberry cake mix in...


Chocolate Carrot Cake

25 reviews

Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can...


Peanut Butter ‘N’ Jelly Cake

4 reviews

I made this fun and flavorful peanut butter and jelly cake for my son's first birthday. He just turned 33,...


Coconut Chiffon Cake

Toasted coconut adds visual appeal to this tall and impressive cake. With an airy texture and heavenly coconut-ginger flavor,it's a...


Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

3 reviews

The combination of mocha and peanut butter will satisfy every sweet tooth at your table. The garnish is a little...

Cranberry-Carrot Layer Cake

3 reviews

This moist cake smothered with rich cream cheese frosting makes any dinner festive. Every autumn, I go to a cranberry...


Maple Walnut Cake

20 reviews

This maple-flavored cake with candied walnuts honors beloved my grandpa, who made maple syrup when I was a child. It...


Cherry Nut Cake

3 reviews

My grandmother made up this recipe for her children. Using Ozark-grown cherries and walnuts, she invented one they all liked....


Ocean Cake

1 review

Whether it's for a pool or birthday party, this fish-themed cake will snag smiles from kids of all ages! —Taste...


Cranberry Coconut Cake with Marshmallow Cream Frosting

7 reviews

Filled with a homemade cranberry curd and smothered with one of the fluffiest frostings you've ever had, this tall cake...


Best Chocolate Raspberry Torte

12 reviews

How do you make already delicious chocolate cake even more decadent? By adding a heavenly raspberry filling and a lovely...


Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting

5 reviews

I once sent this rich chocolate cake to my kids' teachers, and it vanished, so I had to make another...


Cherry Cola Cake

26 reviews

Cherry cola and marshmallows make a zippy chocolate dessert that is scrumptious topped with vanilla ice cream. — Cheri Mason,...


Pineapple Carrot Cake

11 reviews

This moist cake with cream cheese frosting is the best I've ever eaten. It's so simple, too, because it uses...

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Three-Layered Carrot Cake

3 reviews

My mom loved carrots so much she put them in various dishes at least five times a week when I...


Red, White & Blueberry Poke Cake

39 reviews

A sweet treat in the summer, this patriotic poke cake with dazzling red and blue stripes is a fun one...


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Marvelous Cannoli Cake

73 reviews

A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender vanilla layers of this rich cake, which starts with a package mix....


Lemon Orange Cake

10 reviews

I like to bake this lovely three-layer lemon and orange cake instead of a more traditional pie for Thanksgiving. It...


Strawberry Mascarpone Cake

2 reviews

Don't let the number of steps in this recipe fool you —it's easy to assemble. The cake bakes up high...


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Come-Home-to-Mama Chocolate Cake

30 reviews

You'll spend less than a half hour whipping up this cure-all cake that starts with a mix. Sour cream and...