Cake Recipes

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    Carrot Fruitcake

    4 reviews

    Even those who don't care for fruitcake love this special holiday dessert. It's a fun way to dress up that...


    Applesauce Oat Cake

    4 reviews

    The spicy aroma of this cake brings back childhood memories of my mother's kitchen. This small cake is just right...


    Cranberry Sauce Cake

    5 reviews

    This tender cake is so easy to make because it mixes in one bowl. Slice it at the table so...


    Spiced Apple Cake with Caramel Icing

    1 review

    Easy to prepare and popular with my friends and family, this apple cake is one of my all-time favorite autumn...


    Hazelnut Cake Squares

    1 review

    When one of my daughters is asked to bring a dish to a church function, a birthday party or any...


    Banana Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters. The moist...


    Cinnamon & Sugar Cake

    25 reviews

    This winning combination makes everything nice with sugar and spice. You’d never guess it came from a box. —Maiah Albi,...


    Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake

    22 reviews

    I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...

    Easy Pistachio Tube Cake

    5 reviews

    Mixes make this light cake easy, and a fluted tube pan gets it holiday party-ready. Go for the pistachios on...


    Almond Chocolate Cake

    7 reviews

    When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...


    Pressure-Cooker Molten Mocha Cake

    2 reviews

    When I first made my decadent chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. She says it's one...


    Blue Cheese Walnut Tart

    1 review

    This simple yet elegant tart gives any casual get-together a touch of class. It’s wonderful as a lunch entree and...


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    Cupcake Easter Baskets

    12 reviews

    These cute cupcakes with their mild orange flavor are fun to dress up for Easter. As we raised four sons...


    White Chocolate Fudge Cake

    16 reviews

    "This sweet cake, with its thick frosting and rich chocolate layer, is a big hit at office potlucks," writes Denise...


    Shamrock Cutout Pound Cake

    18 reviews

    My son Gabriel loves surprises inside cakes, like seeing a shamrock when this cake is sliced. Everyone wants to know...


    Yummy Chocolate Cake

    58 reviews

    My husband and I are trying to eat lighter but still crave sweets. This moist, healthy chocolate cake really helps...


    Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    12 reviews

    Here's a traditional recipe for pineapple upside down cake that's been updated with packaged items for convenience. —Karen Ann...

    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...


    Gingerbread with Fig-Walnut Sauce

    I experimented with aniseed this past holiday season and fell in love with the licorice flavor. It really enhances the...


    Volcano Cake

    Your party with erupt with this special cake. I bake the layers in three different-sized pans.—Carol Wakley, North East, Pennsylvania


    Apricot Fruitcake

    My husband didn't care for fruitcake (which I love) - till he tasted this one.
    He and I have...


    No-Egg Applesauce Cake

    Applesauce cake is one of my family's favorite cakes. It is always requested for any family get-together.—Cathryn Hennings, Osceola, Nebraska

    Old-Fashioned Pear Cake

    Old-fashioned pear spice cake is a wonderful ending to a meal. It's not too heavy or rich, but the moist...


    Toffee Angel Food Cake

    Chopped toffee bits and whipped cream make the sweet flavor and light, moist texture of angel food even more indulgent....


    Coconut Cream Torte

    "This three-layer cake is rich and yummy," says Carol Barton from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Sour cream is the secret ingredient...


    Anniversary Cake

    You can make this lovely anniversary cake, even if you're not celebrating a milestone! Flavor the cake as you wish,...


    Yummy Zucchini Coffee Cake

    2 reviews

    The first time I made this, I gave some to my daughter, who hates zucchini, and she said it was...


    Gingered Apple Upside-Down Cake

    9 reviews

    I like that this gingerbread delight is so deeply flavored and delicious. Served warm from the oven, a nice scoop...