Cake Recipes

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    Appalachian Stack Cake with Apple-Bourbon Sauce

    My version of a completely traditional Appalachian stack cake was inspired by the way my ancestors would have made it...


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    How to Make Harry Potter’s 11th Birthday Cake

    Learn how to make a copycat Harry Potter birthday cake from the iconic films and books.


    How to Make a Cold Oven Pound Cake

    Golden brown pound cake without having to preheat the oven? Learn how to make this tasty treat!


    26 Gifts for Cake Bakers

    Baking is serious business! Treat your favorite cake connoisseur to one (or more) of these unique gifts for cake bakers.


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    I Made the Famous Ina Garten Coconut Cake Recipe—and It’s Worth All the Hype

    Calling all coconut lovers! Ina Garten's coconut cake should be a go-to dessert for any occasion.


    How to Make Chantilly Cake

    You've never tasted a cake like this (unless you're from New Orleans).


    Madeira Cake

    This classic British Madeira cake is often served with Madeira wine, which is how it got its name. Similar to...


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    17 Rhubarb Cake Recipes to Make This Spring

    Ready to make the most of rhubarb season? From coffee cake to dump cake and everything in between, we've gathered...

    How to Make Pudding Poke Cake

    Have your cake and pudding too! Learn how to make an easy and delicious pudding poke cake for dessert.


    How to Make Carrot Cake as Good as Grandma’s

    Filling your house with the sweet smell of freshly baked carrot cake is way easier than you might think.


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    48 Mother’s Day Cake Recipes

    Any mom (or grandma) would be delighted to receive one of these gorgeous Mother's Day cakes. They taste just as...


    How to Make Easy Easter Cake Pops

    Colorful Easter cake pops are so easy to make and share!


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    What Is a Naked Cake—and How You Can Master This Decorating Trend at Home

    Cake fanatics, try this new frosting technique: the naked cake. With barely-there icing, you can see all the goodness you're...


    Lemon Olive Oil Cake

    Olive oil cakes are tender and moist, and stay that way longer than butter-based cakes, so they are wonderful if...



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    17 Sheet Cake Recipes You’ll Make Again and Again

    These sweet sheet cake recipes help feed a crowd. Try favorite flavors like chocolate-peanut butter, pineapple and more.


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    30 Strawberry Summer Cake Recipes

    Make the most of this sweet seasonal produce with these strawberry summer cake recipes.

    11 Festive Easter Desserts You Can (and Should) Order Online

    You'll save yourself some time baking when you order Easter desserts online. We found the most delicious cakes, cookies and...


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    29 Easy Dump Cake Recipes That Require No Effort

    The premise of these easy dump cake recipes is pretty simple: gather ingredients, dump them in a pan or slow...


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    How to Make a Vertical Cake Roll

    You've made sheet cakes and cupcakes and layer cakes before. Now it's time to level up and learn how to...


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    How to Make the Perfect Lemon Bundt Cake

    When life gives you lemons, make a gorgeous lemon Bundt cake. We'll show you how to make this citrusy cake...


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    How to Make a Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake

    Satisfy your cravings with this copycat Starbucks lemon loaf cake recipe.


    Harvey Wallbanger Cake

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    This recipe is from my Aunt Martha, who passed away recently at the age of 94. She found ways to...

    Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake

    This flourless cake is baked with olive oil to create a rich and savory flavor. Top with ice cream, confectioners'...


    Our Best Vanilla Birthday Cake Recipe

    This vanilla birthday cake recipe is simple but delicious. It's perfect for a sweet celebration!


    Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes

    These luscious air-fryer cupcakes smell wonderful while they cook. If you have the drawer-type air fryer, you'll need to use...


    Hippity Hop Bunny Cake

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    This cute, festive cake will have your guests 'hopping' with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close...


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    35 Vintage Cakes from Mom’s Recipe Box

    Moms are one of our biggest sources of inspiration in the kitchen. Celebrate her skills with these incredible vintage cake...


    How to Make an Old-Fashioned Strawberry Cake from Scratch

    Capture the flavor of juicy, fresh strawberries with this old-fashioned strawberry cake recipe. Here's how to make it.