Cake Recipes

A teenage reader shares this lemony treat for two. "I'm 14 and I love to cook," says Katie Anderson from...

These individual chocolate layer cakes are a sweet way to say "I love you" even when it's not Valentine's Day....

"When I needed a light dessert for guests who were on a restricted diet, I combined two of my favorite...

The original recipe was a from-scratch cake, but I use a boxed mix to save time. I hope you enjoy...

"This is one of my husband's all-time favorite desserts," writes Lorraine Dyda from Rancho Palos Verdes in California. "The recipe...

I never liked carrot cake until I tried this one. The rich, moist cake with orange-flavored frosting is now a...

Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can...

The dessert, Molly notes, is another tried-and-true family favorite. "My mother made this scrumptious dessert for years," she says. "It's...

Each slice of this cake has a temptingly tropical twist. If you'd like, sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the top. —June...

This cake never lasts long at family gatherings. Slices taste terrific whether served alone or topped with fresh fruit. —Shirley...

Field editor Tamara Logan shares her delightful Pudding Pound Cake Dessert, a layered confection that relies on convenient instant pudding...

Lee Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri downsizes everyone’s favorite pound cake without losing any of its sweet appeal!

These pretty little blueberry cakes are topped with a yummy lemon-flavored glaze. The recipe makes 12 tiny cakes, so one...

After enjoying this recipe for more than 30 years, I knew it was time to revise it. I was happy...

I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, and I love how the cake comes together with a convenient mix, water...

Convenient lemon cake and pudding mixes hurry along this moist glazed cake shared by Ann Anderson of Andrews, North Carolina.

Smooth cream cheese filling is all rolled up in the cinnamony sweet potato flavor of this cake. This change-of-pace dessert...

This is the finishing touch to our Christmas dinner. My family always claimed they didn't like fruitcake, but they love...

This eye-catching dessert is guaranteed to delight holiday dinner guests. Chocolate lovers will lick their lips over the yummy cocoa...

Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana, perks up a meal with this old-fashioned layer cake. The dense cake is rich in spices,...

With its rich icing and minty whipped cream filling, this chocolate mint cake makes a fitting finale to a special...

This was my grandmother's favorite recipe, made only for special occasions. I can remember watching her cook. She never measured...

These are a cinch to bake—and even more fun to decorate! Save the decorating fun for a party activity, and...

This from-scratch sponge cake has a hint of orange in every bite...and is wonderful served with a cup of hot...

After I tasted this dessert at a party, a friend shared the recipe. It originally called for pound cake...and I...

This dense moist cake from Peggy Weed of Cheshire, Connecticut is sure to satisfy anyone's chocolate cravings. Drizzles with semi-sweet...

The crowd will cheer when you bring out this masterpiece! A creamy caramel frosting lends old-fashioned flavor to the moist...

I got this recipe my mother-in-law more than 40 years ago. They taste as good today as they did back...

Chocolate and orange are perfect together in these fudgy morsels. To give them a moist brownie-like texture, I add mayonnaise....