Cake Recipes

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    Easy Pineapple Coconut Cake

    11 reviews

    Pairing pineapple with coconut lent a tropical flavor to the dessert served as the finale to our theme party. Shared...


    Daffodil Cake

    2 reviews

    I've made this cake for my children(see photo below), grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It is their favorite birthday cake...it's light and...


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    Hot Fudge Cake

    49 reviews

    Here's a wonderful way to top off a great meal—a rich chocolaty cake that's not overly sweet. Mom served it...


    Basketball Cake

    3 reviews

    Dimpled orange frosting and licorice laces make this basketball cake look deliciously realistic. It's as much fun to make as...


    Tiny Tim’s Plum Pudding

    5 reviews

    In A Christmas Carol, everyone claps for plum pudding. Our family has made this pudding our own tradition, and it...


    Brooklyn Blackout Cake

    12 reviews

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


    Lemon Ricotta Cake

    11 reviews

    This lemon ricotta cake recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with...


    Angel Food Cake Roll

    24 reviews

    There's always room for dessert—especially when it's this eye-catching angel food cake roll. We like strawberry yogurt in the filling,...

    Chocolate Chiffon Cake

    16 reviews

    If you want to offer family and friends a dessert that really stands out from the rest, this is the...


    Poppy Seed Cake

    10 reviews

    As sweet finale for my favorite meal, this moist cake is chock full of poppy seeds. (Don't forget to soak...


    Cookies-and-Cream Cake

    29 reviews

    If you like cookies-and-cream ice cream, you'll love this cake. Chocolate sandwich cookies are mixed into the batter and pressed...


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    Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

    25 reviews

    I make these lemony muffins for all kinds of occasions. My family always requests them when we have a brunch....


    Grandma’s Blackberry Cake

    5 reviews

    A lightly seasoned spice cake lets the wonderful flavor of blackberries shine through in this delectable blackberry cake recipe. —Diana...


    Miniature Christmas Fruitcakes

    2 reviews

    I’ve found that people who normally won’t eat fruitcake make an exception when they sample these. Using mini muffin pans...


    Easy Chocolate Pound Cake

    2 reviews

    —Cynthia Allen, Buffalo, Texas


    Hawaiian Cake

    10 reviews

    Estella Traeger of Milwaukee, Wisconsin dresses up a boxed yellow cake mix with pineapple, coconut and a delightful blend of...


    Chocolate Sheet Cake

    21 reviews

    Meet the Cook: The biggest compliment I've ever gotten on this cake might have come when I baked it for...

    Triple Layer Brownie Cake

    34 reviews

    A little of this tall, rich brownie cake goes a long way, so you'll have plenty of pieces left to...


    Homemade Chocolate Cake

    44 reviews

    A rich chocolate frosting is the flavorful finishing touch to this moist from-scratch cake that's mixed in one bowl. It...


    Glazed Lemon Cake

    18 reviews

    My mother baked this moist treat when I was a child. I loved the lemon glaze and light cake as...


    Southern Peach Upside-Down Cake

    7 reviews

    A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each...


    Blueberry Angel Dessert

    58 reviews

    Make the most of angel food cake, pie filling and whipped topping by creating this light impressive dessert that doesn't...


    Chocolate Peppermint Log

    3 reviews

    What a great make-ahead treat! This cake log is perfect for the holidays because you can make it when you...

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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,...


    Gingerbread Trifle

    11 reviews

    "This tasty dessert was a hit when I served it to our Bible study group," reports Betty Kleberger of Florissant,...


    Cherry Dream Cake

    40 reviews

    I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it's so festive and easy. No one will know your secret is...


    Yellow Cake with Buttercream Frosting

    4 reviews

    This is a classic scratch cake. The homemade buttery frosting and crisp, sugared edges really make it stand out. —Aria...


    Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake

    20 reviews

    A satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three layers—apples, cake and sauce—and...


    Lemon Cake Roll

    13 reviews

    This recipe dates back quite a few years. My mother made it for me when I was a child, and...