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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    Almond Custard Cake

    This white cake pairs well with all sorts of frostings and fillings, but the chocolate frosting in this recipe is one of my favorites. Pressed for time? Add 1/2 tsp. of almond extract to a white cake mix instead. —Diane Shipley, Mentor, Ohio

    Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cake

    1 review

    My husband requested a giant sugar cookie for his birthday. I wanted to do something a bit more exciting than...


    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...


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    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    These indulgent vegan chocolate cupcakes have no butter, eggs or dairy milk, but you'd never guess it. This recipe is...


    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

    1 review

    We love using this simple vegan vanilla cupcake recipe as a base to layer on extra flavor. Stir in grated...

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    Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting

    7 reviews

    Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to...


    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,...


    Mint Swirl Fudge Cake

    1 review

    Mint pairs with a silky, mild chocolate flavor for this colorful, beautiful cake that will be the talk of the...


    Chocolate Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Icing

    Mariann James of Ferguson, Missouri created a sweet and salty favorite with her original recipe for chocolate spice cake with...


    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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    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...


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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...


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    Confetti Cupcake Cones

    All three of my kids love these cones. They are requested at almost every birthday party or celebration. —Jami Geittmann,...


    Tropical Cake

    The lemon-lime soda and pineapple give this cake a refreshing taste.


    Chocolate Lover’s Chiffon Cake

    Whenever there's a special occasion at our house, this cake is always requested-it is guaranteed to satisfy a craving for...

    Birdhouse Cake

    1 review

    PERCH this home "tweet" home on a party table, and your event will get off to a flying start! The...



    Kitty Cat Cupcakes

    On a bake sale table or alone at home, these feline treats won't last nine lives! The cute candy faces...


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    Walnut Glory Cake

    I've served this sponge cake at church dinners, reunions and other occasions for 40 years. It's always on the table...


    Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

    8 reviews

    "My 12 children, 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren always request this cake for their birthdays," says Imogene Koepnick of Delavan,...


    Caramel Crunch Cake

    21 reviews

    I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, and I love how the cake comes together with a convenient mix, water...


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    Favorite Chocolate Sheet Cake

    My mother adapted this family pleaser from a recipe for vanilla cake that was in a church cookbook. The cake...


    Basic Cake Mix

    1 review

    After preparing this basic cake recipe, you'll have enough mix to make three moist cakes. Try the white cake for...


    Chocolate Fudge Cake

    3 reviews

    I first made this chocolate fudge cake in my junior high home economics class. I've changed the recipe through the...

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    Raspberry Coconut Cake

    9 reviews

    This seemed like a festive dessert to fix for the holidays, so I decided to try it out on my...


    Rich Chocolate Cake

    7 reviews

    For Valentine's Day and other special occasions, I treat my sweeties to this fudgy cake. Even a small slice satisfies...


    Triple-Layer Banana Cake

    2 reviews

    A year-round family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. My...


    Chocolate Macaroon Cake

    "This cake is always popular with chocolate lovers, including my five children," notes Saburo Aburano of Ann Arbor, Michigan. "I...


    Mayonnaise Chocolate Cake

    9 reviews

    This old-fashioned dessert often ends the meal at my home. My aunt has made this moist, rich sheet cake for...


    Peanut Butter Layer Cake

    4 reviews

    My husband loves peanut butter, so this cake is his favorite. Sometimes I switch frosting recipes and use a chocolate...