Cake Recipes

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    Marvelous Marble Cake

    11 reviews

    Pound cake and chocolate make the best marble cake. — Ellen Riley, Birmingham, Alabama


    Little Holiday Cakes

    2 reviews

    My college friend shared this cupcake recipe that has pie crust on the bottom, raspberry jam in the middle and...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Carve out a little time to decorate these Halloween pumpkins with Jack-'o-lantern faces. They're a fun treat to make and...


    Coconut Layer Cake

    6 reviews

    This coconut layer cake recipe is my specialty. It's particularly wonderful for wedding or baby showers. —Marilyn Dick, Centralia, Missouri


    Lemon-Berry Shortcake

    19 reviews

    This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped...


    Lemon Whipped Cream Torte

    2 reviews

    This recipe features a creamy, refreshing filling in between light layers of moist sponge cake. It's a treat to make...


    Rave Review Coconut Cake

    10 reviews

    This is just a wonderful, delicious cake-it's one of the best! I got the recipe after tasting the cake at...


    Pineapple Layer Cake

    2 reviews

    "My mother had a large family to care for and not a lot of spare time for fixing fancy desserts....

    Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Filling

    6 reviews

    I'm a chocoholic and my kids love peanut butter, so a sweet slice of this cake is a real treat...


    Banana Flip Cake

    5 reviews

    Here's a recipe that will bring back memories of your childhood. Banana flip snack cakes taste just like the banana...


    Raspberry Fudge Torte

    12 reviews

    This special-occasion cake impresses all who see and taste it. People are surprised to hear that this torte starts with...


    Sparkling Cider Pound Cake

    29 reviews

    This pound cake is incredible and completely reminds me of fall with every bite. Using sparkling apple cider in the...


    Coconut-Rum Cake Pops

    1 review

    Plan your own tropical escape with these surprisingly light-tasting pops. Angel food cake is a nice change of pace.


    Tie-Dyed Cupcakes

    8 reviews

    Take a trip back to the '60s with these sweetly psychedelic cupcakes. Each is a simple white cake, but tinting...


    “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...


    Cake with Peaches

    23 reviews

    This springtime layer cake is peachy and creamy. My mom gets requests for this cake from my brother for his...


    Glazed Chocolate Angel Food Cake

    4 reviews

    A drizzling of rich chocolate glaze lends an elegant touch and will keep guests wanting more. With only 3g of...

    Chocolate-Praline Layer Cake

    2 reviews

    For the chocolate-lover in all of us, this dessert is the one. Packed with pecans, the luscious layers are topped...


    Creepy Crawly Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    These cupcakes are so fun to whip up and eat! It looks like the worms are crawling out of dirt....


    Mint Cake

    2 reviews

    "My sister and I like to bake this 'cool' mint cake when we were learning to cook...and I still enjoy...


    Strawberry Sunshine Cake

    4 reviews

    "With fluffy whipped topping frosting an a fresh strawberry filling and garnish, this impressive three-layer sponge cake is a scrumptious...


    Greek Spice Cake

    9 reviews

    This wonderful recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. My dad and husband always...


    Last-Minute Shortcake

    2 reviews

    "This sweet treat is so quick because you make it in the microwave," explains Sharon Nichols of Brookings, South Dakota....

    Layered Strawberry Cream Cake

    2 reviews

    I created this dessert one Saturday when my daughter's friends dropped in. It was a hit, and word spread through...


    Strawberry Pound Cake

    4 reviews

    This beautiful cake is my husband's favorite. I add chopped pecans and strawberries to the batter and brush the cake...


    Fluted Lemon Cake

    4 reviews

    My great-grandmother used to make this cake, which has been a family favorite for years. You won’t believe it starts...


    Crustless Almond Cheesecake

    3 reviews

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


    Banana Nut Layer Cake

    3 reviews

    "This cake is the top choice of the 'birthday child' in our family!" says Patsy Howard of Bakersfield, California.


    Layered Carrot Cake

    16 reviews

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