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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Homemade Chocolate Cake

43 reviews

A rich chocolate frosting is the flavorful finishing touch to this moist from-scratch cake that's mixed in one bowl. It always turns out and is quickly gobbled up by friends and family. I'm asked to fix this favorite so often that the recipe card is an absolute mess! —Cindy Miller, Riverside, Iowa

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....


Berry-Topped White Cupcakes

9 reviews

Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes that are topped with a cream cheese frosting. The strawberry-blueberry garnish makes them...


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...


Washington Cream Pie

1 review

Lyn Robitaille of East Hartland, Connecticut recalls, "My mom made this cherry-topped cake every year for my uncle, who shares...

Contest-Winning Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake

Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting...


Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

1 review

This luscious cake is really versatile for all-year fun. I've changed the design on top to a heart for Valentine's,...

Red Velvet Crepe Cakes

14 reviews

It's well worth the time to make this beautiful and delicious cake. Each moist layer is separated by a rich...


Genoise with Fruit ‘n’ Cream Filling

1 review

Sweet syrup soaks into the tender layers of this sponge cake from our Test Kitchen. Complete the presentation with sweetened...


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Blueberry-Lemon Upside-Down Cake

8 reviews

I was young when I married, so I watched my mother-in-law to learn baking. This cake with fresh blueberries is...


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Blueberry Citrus Cake

9 reviews

“My husband and I grow blueberries for market-and this cake is my favorite way to use them. Our fresh berries...

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes

My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are...


Ice Cream Cake

3 reviews

For my kids' birthdays, I like to top this ice cream birthday cake with jimmies. —Becky Herges, Fargo, North Dakota


Cowabunga Root Beer Cupcakes

3 reviews

I developed these cupcakes for my daughter's first birthday and transported them using dry ice. Be careful not to freeze...


Strawberry Tunnel Cake

6 reviews

My son doesn’t like traditional birthday cakes and always asks for something with strawberries for the occasion. I hit the...


Southern Peach Upside-Down Cake

7 reviews

A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each...

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Banana Split Icebox Cake

28 reviews

One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I...


Candy Bar Cupcakes

10 reviews

Everyone in my family loves cupcakes, so I experimented to create these cupcakes that fit my family's tastes. I also...