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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    Rainbow Birthday Cake

    How fun is this rainbow birthday cake? It will add a festive touch to any celebration. Be sure to use gel food coloring for the most vibrant look. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Million Dollar Cake

    1 review

    Pineapple and mandarin oranges give this easy cake a refreshing, tropical twist. With cake mix and pudding mix as ingredients,...


    This Turkey Cake Pan Is a Must-Have for Your Thanksgiving Table

    Ready to up your game this Thanksgiving? This turkey cake pan will transform any ordinary cake recipe into an extraordinary...


    Copycat Celebration Cheesecake

    My children were born on the same day five years apart, so I go all out for their celebration. This...

    Appalachian Stack Cake with Apple-Bourbon Sauce

    My version of a completely traditional Appalachian stack cake was inspired by the way my ancestors would have made it...


    How to Make Chantilly Cake

    You've never tasted a cake like this (unless you're from New Orleans).

    Air-Fryer Brownies

    1 review

    These small-batch fudgy air-fryer brownies come together so quickly, and no oven is required. Top with nuts or powdered sugar...


    Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

    2 reviews

    This cute, festive cake will have your guests 'hopping' with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close...


    Air-Fryer Raspberry Crumble Coffee Cake

    With a ribbon of fresh homemade fruit filling, this homey coffee cake is perfect for breakfast with friends and family....


    Air-Fryer Sticky Buns

    1 review

    There's nothing better than a warm sticky bun on a chilly morning—or any morning for that matter. Hot out of...

    Turkey Cake

    Create a simple centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dessert table. This turkey cake comes together fast with the help of a...


    Banana Pudding Cake

    4 reviews

    I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came...



    Chocolate Pecan Piecaken

    13 reviews

    Why fight over whether cake or pie is better when you can combine the two to make this chocolate pecan...


    Peach Upside-Down Cheesecake

    I make this recipe every summer when peaches are ripe. Each year I improve the dessert with slight changes, and...

    Almond Joy Cake

    This is a fantastic Almond Joy cake recipe—tastes just like the candy bar. —Daria Burcar, Rochester, Michigan


    Almond Custard Cake

    This white cake pairs well with all sorts of frostings and fillings, but the chocolate frosting in this recipe is...


    Spiced Pomegranate-Pear Cake

    1 review

    This special-occasion pomegranate cake is a delicious combination of tender cake, tart fruit and rich buttercream. It is also beautiful...


    Confetti Birthday Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    2 reviews

    This is a moist confetti cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped chocolate buttercream. It's perfect for birthday celebrations!...


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    Best Vanilla Cake

    10 reviews

    There's a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake...


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    Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

    25 reviews

    I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year...


    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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    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...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake

    9 reviews

    Years ago, I added some zucchini to a peanut butter bar I had created, and this time I wanted to...

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    Unicorn Cake

    1 review

    This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few...


    Maple Sticky Buns

    2 reviews

    My family has a small sugaring operation in our backyard. This recipe makes good use of the maple syrup we...


    Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake

    8 reviews

    The aroma of baking gingerbread stirs up such warm memories. This cake looks festive and is even on the lighter...


    Brooklyn Blackout Cake

    11 reviews

    If you love chocolate, you will LOVE this cake. I found this recipe when looking for a special cake to...


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    Best Red Velvet Cake

    29 reviews

    It's just not Christmas at our house until this festive cake appears. This is different from other red velvet cake...


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    Butter Pecan Layer Cake

    35 reviews

    Pecans and butter give this cake the same irresistible flavor as the popular butter pecan ice cream flavor. —Becky Miller,...