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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Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

1 review

Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. —Michelle Dorsey, Wilmington, Delaware

Amaretto Cake with Buttercream Frosting

2 reviews

I came up with this amaretto cake recipe because I was craving something that tasted like wedding cake. The...


Almond Petits Fours

1 review

Dainty, bite-sized cakes are often the highlight of a ladies' luncheon. Our home economists share their mouthwatering version here.—Taste of...


Cheesecake Layered Red Velvet Cake

8 reviews

I love both red velvet cake and cheesecake. So why not combine them into one stunning red velvet cheesecake recipe?...


Cherry Cordial Cake Balls

2 reviews

Brandy and coffee add mild flavor to these scrumptious cherry cake balls. —Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Vanilla Bean Cake with White Chocolate Ganache

17 reviews

For a distinctive dessert with unforgettable flavor, I recommend this cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite jam and lend...


Petit Four Quilt

1 review

FOR your next quilting bee, crafty gathering or any time at all, serving up this dessert will ensure your occasion's...

Victorian Strawberry Chocolate Cake

2 reviews

With it's alternating light and dark layers, rich chocolate frosting and fresh strawberry garnishes, Amy Parker's heart-shaped cake will be...


Box-of-Chocolates Cupcakes

9 reviews

Who wants a regular box of chocolates when you can have these decadent chocolate cupcakes? The different fillings prove that...


Special-Occasion White Cake

10 reviews

"My grandma used to be known for her delicious wedding cakes, and this is the recipe she used," relates field...


Chocolate-Strawberry Celebration Cake

120 reviews

Although I have some wonderful from-scratch recipes, this one uses a boxed mix with plenty of doctoring. It has become...