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

Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes

1 review

This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...


Apple Cake for Passover

Adding a dollop of whipped cream is a sweet addition to this Passover apple cake! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...


Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

11 reviews

My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...


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Strawberry Balsamic Filled Cupcakes

Here's a twist on Grandma's strawberry shortcake. This combination of classic and sophisticated flavors is a perfect pairing for the...

Toffee Mocha Cupcakes

10 reviews

Chocolate, toffee and espresso make a mouthwatering concoction. The yummy sweets are perfect for any party or gathering. Make plenty,...


Dark Chocolate Carrot Cake

8 reviews

Carrot cake has a dark side—and it’s divine! Cream cheese and shredded carrots in the batter keep the cake moist,...

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...


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...


Makeover Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

8 reviews

Both of my boys loved this makeover version of a family favorite, and even my husband, who is a bit...


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...

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...


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...


Sunny Flower Cake

2 reviews

I made this flower cake for my niece's 4th birthday party, and again for a baby shower. It was the...


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...


Sunshine Cake

3 reviews

I took this cake to the county fair for 4-H and easily brought home a purple ribbon. For a quicker...

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Lemon Pound Cake

47 reviews

Citrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange...


Glazed Lemon Tube Cake

36 reviews

This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon...


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...


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...


Best-Ever Chocolate Cake

33 reviews

You can't miss with this delightful old-fashioned dessert. It's truly the best ever chocolate cake! It is moist and chocolaty,...


Spumoni Torte

2 reviews

I made up this recipe to end a big Italian Christmas Eve dinner. I thought it would be nice and...


Fluted Lemon Cake

4 reviews

My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...


Pudding-Filled Devil’s Food Cake

10 reviews

My grandmother gave me the recipe for her famous homemade chocolate cake. I remember she often had it when we...

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Pineapple Cake

22 reviews

"I often prepare this moist golden cake at Easter, but it's wonderful just about any time of year," relates Linda...


Flowerpot Cupcakes

2 reviews

—Jackie Hannahs, Fountain, Michigan Judi Oudekerk of Buffalo, Minnesota features these sweet treats as one of a number of “cooking...


Mama’s Snow Cake

For a beautiful finish to a winter meal, I serve this "snow" cake. This dessert is so impressive its fluffy...


Rave Review Coconut Cake

9 reviews

This is just a wonderful, delicious cake-it's one of the best! I got the recipe after tasting the cake at...


Butterscotch Torte

1 review

It's best to make the graham cracker cake for this torte the day before, because the flavor improves as it...


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Homemade Angel Food Cake

"Whipped cream and a hint of chocolate make this cake delightful," remarks Joan Schroeder of Pinedale, Wyoming.