Best Vanilla Cake
There's a reason this vanilla cake recipe is the best. Adding creamy vanilla bean paste into the moist, rich cake batter creates a power-packed vanilla flavor that can't be bought in stores. Try spreading vanilla buttercream frosting on top to finish it off. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bee Sting Cake
The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take the steps one at...
Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year...
Coastal Coconut Cream Cake
This is my son's county fair cake. He was awarded a top-10 prize, and he auctioned the coconut cream cake...
Shortcut Peppermint Layer Cake
When I first made this cake it was snowing outside, the entire family was home, and we enjoyed it all...
Black Walnut Layer Cake
My sister gave me the recipe for this beautiful cake years ago. The thin layer of frosting spread on the...
Reindeer Cake
Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it’s a three-layer stunner...
Unicorn Cake
This magical unicorn cake tastes as good as it looks. Baking in smaller pans creates impressive height, and a few...
Homemade Devil’s Food Cake
This was my mother's recipe and has been our favorite for many years. My husband and I have been married...
Strawberry-Banana Angel Torte
Readers of the "Cooking with Millie" newspaper food column I've written for many years share their best recipes, like this...
Coconut Cream Dream Cake
This pretty four-layer cake is easy to make with an instant pudding filling and 7-minute frosting. "It tastes like coconut...
Blitz Torte
"In the 1930s, my three siblings and I always got to select the birthday cake we wanted, and I always...
Boston Cream Sponge Cakes
From Harrison, Arizona, Jan Badovinac shares her recipe for these tender, mini sponge cakes filled with vanilla custard and frosted...
Pistachio and Coconut Cake
This coconut cake is good any time of the year, but the color is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The...
Coconut Cake with White Chocolate Frosting
My husband adores coconut but not so much cake. When I take this beauty to family potlucks, he gets his...
Strawberry Jam Cake
Every year I make this special strawberry jam cake for the Relay for Life cake raffle. It has raised lots...
Winter Solstice Cake
Bring some rays of sunshine to your table with this Winter Solstice Cake. The dessert will brighten up any dreary...
Spumoni Torte
I made up this recipe to end a big Italian Christmas Eve dinner. I thought it would be nice and...
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting
I once sent this rich chocolate cake to my kids' teachers, and it vanished, so I had to make another...
Vanilla Bean Cake with White Chocolate Ganache
For a distinctive dessert with unforgettable flavor, I recommend this cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite jam and lend...
Dr Pepper Cake
This is my favorite go-to recipe for any time I have to take food anywhere. Everyone loves it. When it...
Coconut Dream Cake
My friends and family love this beautiful cake. I keep it refrigerated before serving to keep it moist and sweet....
Mint Angel Cake
One sight of this lovely cake will have guests saving room for dessert! For an easy garnish, sprinkle with crushed...
Doughnut Hole Cake
This is the easiest, most impressive cake I’ve ever made! You can use chocolate, lemon or strawberry cake mix in...
Apple Stack Cake
My mom loved to bake this sky-high apple stack cake. Layer the apple goodness two days before serving. Later, a...
Gender Reveal Cake
Is it a boy or a girl? Create the perfect reveal by displaying this scrumptious cake tinted with pink or...
Pineapple & Macadamia Nut Cake
This delicious cake is one of my own invention. It's been a huge hit among family and friends and even...
Blue-Ribbon Red Velvet Cake
This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it...
