Cake Recipes

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    Pineapple Chiffon Cake with Pineapple Frosting

    1 review

    This tall, moist cake makes quite an impression on a dessert table. Pineapple is a nice addition to the cake...


    Raisin Pound Cake

    1 review

    Yellow cake mix, applesauce and raisins make this moist pleasantly spiced loaf a no-fuss favorite of LuEllen Spaulding. "I turn...


    Chocolate-Mint Shamrock Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Celebrate the luck of the Irish with these adorable St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes. The best part of the recipe is...


    Orange Glazed Bundt Cake

    6 reviews

    This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who got it from her mother-in-law. Although Grandma Tucker has been...


    Pear Cake with Sour Cream Topping

    2 reviews

    This is a great way to combine bread and fruit for an all-in-one breakfast. The cake is very tasty and...


    Pear Bundt Cake

    29 reviews

    Next time you make cake from a mix, try my easy and delicious recipe. The pears and syrup add sweet...


    Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake

    3 reviews

    Here’s the recipe I reach for when I need something tried and true. The old-fashioned cake has a tangy lemon...


    Cinnamon Mocha Cupcakes

    7 reviews

    Like to end a meal with a little something sweet? These chocolate cupcakes will do the trick for family and...

    Blueberry Buckle with Streussel Topping

    6 reviews

    This recipe has been passed around among the women of my church for years. Everyone loves the abundance of blueberries...


    Ice Cream Party Roll

    4 reviews

    This tempting take on the much-loved cake roll features a from-scratch chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream and a layer of...


    Blitz Torte

    1 review

    "In the 1930s, my three siblings and I always got to select the birthday cake we wanted, and I always...


    Triple-Layer Banana Cake

    2 reviews

    A year-round family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. My...


    Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    16 reviews

    Cupcakes aren’t just for girls! My dad and brothers love peanut butter cups—the inspiration for these goodies. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho...


    Carrot Dump Cake

    9 reviews

    Because our family adores carrot cake, I experimented to find an easy way to make it so we could enjoy...


    Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Peanut butter is a favorite of ours, and it brings a fun element to these cupcakes. They're good with or...


    Lovely Cherry Layer Cake

    5 reviews

    "This delicious eye-catching cake is a variation of an Italian dessert recipe that's been in my family for years," says...


    Cinnamon Cupcakes

    13 reviews

    “My from-scratch cinnamon cupcakes take a little work,” admits Judy Learned of Boyertown, Pennsylvania. But the results speak for themselves,...

    Pistachio and Coconut Cake

    2 reviews

    This coconut cake is good any time of the year, but the color is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The...


    Cherry Pineapple Cake

    4 reviews

    This recipe is fancy enough to serve to company. I love to serve with it with a dollop of whip...


    Pineapple Cake

    22 reviews

    "I often prepare this moist golden cake at Easter, but it's wonderful just about any time of year," relates Linda...


    Chocolate Cherry Cake

    5 reviews

    This is a very quick and easy cake to make. It is fancy enough to serve to guests.—Lois Valley, Morgan...


    Coconut Citrus Layer Cake

    1 review

    Make a showstopper holiday treat: tender white cake layered with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting....


    Cinnamon Apple Cake

    7 reviews

    After sampling this cake at a picnic, I had to find the lady who made it to ask for the...

    Toffee Coffee Cake

    3 reviews

    Candy bar fan Edie Despain of Logan, Utah suggests topping this delightfully moist snack with a dollop of your favorite...


    Sour Cream Spice Cake

    4 reviews

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


    Shortcake with Fresh Rhubarb Sauce

    3 reviews

    Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is...


    Angel Toffee Dessert

    5 reviews

    Although this dessert has a light and airy texture, the flavor is undeniably rich. Purchase a prepared angel food cake...


    Pistachio Dream Cake

    4 reviews

    "This moist delightful cake is good for you and yummy, too," assures Audrey Grimm of Mesa, Arizona.


    Golden Apple Snack Cake

    30 reviews

    This moist, old-fashioned cake is hard to beat, especially warmed up and finished off with a dollop of whipped topping....