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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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, fluffy cupcakes. She's a natural—they turned out fantastic! —Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda, Iowa

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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...


Contest-Winning Raspberry Chocolate Torte

4 reviews

Wow holiday guests with this striking cake that looks fancy but is easy to decorate. The fresh raspberries and chocolate...


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Raspberry Chocolate Torte

"This recipe is constantly requested by family and friends," writes Janis Murphy of Redondo Beach, California. "Feel free to substitute...


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...

Chocolate-Raspberry Polka Dot Cake

2 reviews

You'll have people requesting seconds on this tender cake. Chocolate cake layers are filled with a delightful raspberry whipped cream...


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...


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...


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...


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...

Cranberry Cake with Tangerine Frosting

7 reviews

Sugary cranberries and candied citrus dress up to this smartly elegant cake. It’s my favorite Christmas dessert for its sheer...


Strawberry-Rhubarb Flip Cake

1 review

My friend Dave always brought two strawberry rhubarb cakes to work to celebrate his birthday. He’d use up rhubarb growing...


Raspberry Angel Cake

11 reviews

Not only is this is a refreshing dessert, but it's virtually fat-free and has no cholesterol. Best of all, it's...


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Raspberry Peach Cupcakes

These easy cupcakes, which start with a cake mix, have an appealing combination of fresh fruit and white chocolate. The...


Double Berry Lemon Dessert

“When a neighbor of mine gave me a bowl of blackberries, I developed this recipe,” says Glenwood, Iowa cook Vicki...

Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Filling

7 reviews

"When our daughter requested this fancy layered cake for her birthday, I was afraid it would be difficult to make,"...


Raspberry Mocha Torte

2 reviews

I combined three of my favorite things to make this dessert...raspberries, chocolate and coffee.—Adrene Schmidt, Waldersee, Manitoba


Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes

18 reviews

I'm a teenage farm girl who likes cooking and baking. These cupcakes are a favorite of mine.—Christine Sohm, Newton, Ontario


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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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Chocolate-Strawberry Bombe

Layers of rich devil's food cake and strawberry filling are covered in a heavenly whipped cream frosting. The treat 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...


Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Cake

9 reviews

“I made this cake for our Cub Scout cake auction and almost didn’t take it because it looked so good,”...


Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

5 reviews

I sometimes call these my Triple Lemon Whammy cupcakes because they take full advantage of vibrant citrus flavor. A healthy...


Strawberry Walnut Torte

3 reviews

This is a special treat I love to make and everyone looks forward to a nice slice with lots of...

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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...


Berry Pinwheel Cake

5 reviews

Perfect for special meals, this lovely chiffon cake is a nice change from strawberry pie or shortcake. Don't be afraid...


Strawberry Cream Cake

10 reviews

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made everyone 'ooh' and 'aah' when they see this beautiful dessert. It...


Strawberry Poke Cake

45 reviews

That classic spring treat—strawberry shortcake—takes on a wonderful new twist with this strawberry poke cake recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries...


Cola Cake with Strawberries & Cream

6 reviews

We Southerners have been eating cola cake for decades. This easy version has strawberries, too. Chill it in the fridge...


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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...