Birthday Cake Recipes

—David Heppner, Brandon, Florida

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

Without a doubt, this is the best cake I've ever made. I share this decadent mocha cake with everyone I...

Everyone raves about this pretty lemon sour cream pound cake—and it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also...

I first made this cake for my fathers' birthday and now it is the only cake that he requests. This...

Guests will be surprised to hear that this Sacher torte recipe starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features...

I was tickled when my swirled dessert took first place and best of division at the Los Angeles County Fair....

This simple and tender cake has been celebrated in my family for years. Dressed up with tinted frosting and confetti,...

The coconut sprinkled on this old-fashioned, fluffy white cake gives the impression of snow, without the cold. It's a beautiful...

I received this recipe from a minister's wife, and my family loves it. —Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas

I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy...

I received this recipe as part of a wedding gift. I have made it for a couple of summer gatherings...

This decadent triple-layer beauty is pure chocolate indulgence. The cake layers can be frozen prior to final assembly; in fact,...

Say happy birthday with this dark, moist cake. The basic buttery frosting has an unmistakable homemade taste. With a few...

I always requested banana cake with fudge frosting for my birthday. Mom’s recipe is attached to my fridge—and my heart....

Celebrate in luscious style with these coconut-topped red velvet cupcakes. The sweet shreds lend fun flair. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Love chocolate? Then this tender, luxurious layer cake is for you. With a ganache glaze and a fabulous bittersweet filling,...

This recipe won Grand Champion at the Alaska State Fair, and with just one bite, you'll see why! The decadent...

Here's to that chocolate fix we all need! I use cream in both the filling and glaze of this beautiful...

For a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe....

Tender cake layers, a delightful fudge filling and a light and airy frosting await your taste buds! "If you're a...

My friends and family love this beautiful cake. I keep it refrigerated before serving to keep it moist and sweet....

Red wine and chocolate make an amazing pairing, especially in these rich, elegant cupcakes I make each year for my...

Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting...

I remember Aunt Murna telling me that she created her jam cake recipe as a young girl. She made improvements...

This cake features a fudgy brownielike base topped with marshmallow creme and a nutty frosting. Serve big slices with glasses...

I once sent this rich chocolate cake to my kids' teachers, and it vanished, so I had to make another...

I love this recipe because it combines three of my favorite flavors: coffee, hazelnuts and cherries. —Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia

This moist apple walnut cake is perfect for brunch. It gets its appeal from big chunks of sweet apples, nutty...