Cake Recipes

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    Almond Cake with Raspberry Sauce

    1 review

    This cake is simple, but is delectable and looks elegant. The cake is very moist with great flavor. The drizzle...


    Citrus Berry Shortcake

    11 reviews

    Here's a quick and easy classic with a soft shortcake layer. Sometimes, I'll sprinkle blueberries over the top for an...


    Pink Lemonade Stand Cake

    9 reviews

    If you love a moist and creamy cake, this one’s for you. The lemon juice and lemonade give the layers...


    Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes

    8 reviews

    I love these cupcakes that are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. My mom makes them for dessert on...


    “Give Me S’more” Cake

    32 reviews

    Bring a yummy s'mores cake to your table minus the sticky marshmallow fingers. Kids and kids-at-heart will love this new...


    Chocolate Banana Split Cupcakes

    6 reviews

    My mom often made these cute cupcakes when I was young. They go over just as well now when I...


    Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes

    7 reviews

    Shortcake is one of the greatest desserts, especially when using fresh strawberries. These chocolate strawberry shortcakes are a great treat...


    Holiday Honey Cake

    2 reviews

    Thirty-five years ago, I gave a friend of mine a platter of my assorted home-baked Christmas cookies. The next day,...

    Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake

    3 reviews

    It seams Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...


    Banana Bars with Orange Frosting

    12 reviews

    I've been making these banana bars with orange frosting for years. They're always a hit at family get-togethers and parties....


    Shortcake for 50

    1 review

    Folks are always impressed to see these individual shortcakes on the buffet table. They're surprisingly easy to make.—Clara Honeyager, Mukwonago,...


    Chocolate Espresso-Nut Torte

    3 reviews

    I love chocolate and nuts, and they come together deliciously in this torte. Serve it with sweetened whipped cream or...


    “Boo” Berry Ghosts

    Ghoulish treats cause quite a fright, but these strawberry cakes are so yummy they won't haunt you for long! —Taste...


    Spiced Carrot Cake

    1 review

    My mom made this cake for my birthday one year because carrot cake is her favorite. Turns out, it's my...


    Sunshine Sponge Cake

    This is one of my favorite cakes to make. I prepare it for company or a bake sales and it...


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    Mixed Berry Shortcake

    This strawberry blueberry shortcake recipe looks so pretty served in parfait glasses. Sweet berries and a cool custard sauce are...


    Brown Sugar Cake

    I can remember my mom making this cake more than 30 years ago. It's still a great dessert for special...

    Italian Cream Cake

    Sweet, cream cheese frostings served atop tender cakes make luscious desserts. And Joanne Brininstool’s take on a classic is a...


    Twenty-Minute Chocolate Cake

    I often make this quick cake in summer when I don't want the oven to be on too long. My...


    Chocolate Lover’s Mousse Torte

    With layer after luscious layer of creamy filling and cake, Chocolate Lover’s Mousse Torte proves irresistible every time. —Brenda Fisher,...


    Chocolate Whipped Cream Angel Food Cake

    To make a plain angel food cake extra special, try adding this whip cream mixture to the inside of cake....


    Easy Cake Mix Cupcakes

    For this recipe, there are no rules. The only thing required is a creative imagination. For accompanying recipes and decorating...


    Chocolate-Filled Cherry Angel Cake

    Here's a cake that will catch the eye of all your guests. It's beautiful and is ideal for parties or...

    Strawberry Shortbread Shortcake

    Crisp chocolate shortbread makes a delectable base for this dazzling shortcake recipe.—California Strawberry Advisory Board, x, California


    Pineapple Pound Cake

    Jazz up the basic batter with golden pineapple, red cherries and pecan halves to create this lovely upside-down dessert. "I...


    Marble Loaf Cake

    Joan sometimes adds chocolate syrup to the basic batter to produce the lovely swirls in this moist marbled loaf. "For...


    Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cakes

    Cornmeal gives this upside-down cake a unique texture. Apples, cranberries and pecan make a delicious alternative to the typical pineapple...


    Raspberry Bavarian Cake

    4 reviews

    This recipe is an all-time favorite with my family and everyone else who tastes it. It’s so easy but makes...


    Boston Cream Cupcakes

    27 reviews

    Boston cream cupcakes have been my favorite bakery treat since I was a child, so I put together this easy-to-make...