Cake Recipes

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    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...


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    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...

    Southern Chocolate Torte

    5 reviews

    This towering torte takes guests' breath away every time! It's my most-requested cake recipe, has an unforgettable frosting and makes...


    Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze

    9 reviews

    This is a delicious cake-it's so moist! It's great for taking to picnics in summertime, since it travels well. It...


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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...


    Raspberry Coconut Cake

    9 reviews

    This seemed like a festive dessert to fix for the holidays, so I decided to try it out on my...


    Meringue Torte

    1 review

    Ruth Grover writes from Portland, Connecticut: “My grandmother, who came here from Sweden when she was 21, used to make...


    Favorite Bundt Cake

    12 reviews

    "To satisfy the chocolate lovers I know, I made some changes to a recipe I clipped from the newspaper," comments...


    Tomato Tart with Three Cheeses

    9 reviews

    This quick and easy recipe will delight any pizza lovers in your home. You will be surprised at how fast...


    Luscious Lemon Cake Roll

    8 reviews

    A co-worker shared the recipe for this elegant cake roll. It's perfect for rounding out a special meal.—Darlene Brenden, Salem,...

    Vanilla Bean Cake with White Chocolate Ganache

    17 reviews

    For a distinctive dessert with unforgettable flavor, I recommend this cake. Feel free to substitute your favorite jam and lend...


    Coke Cake

    8 reviews

    I get a great response every time I serve this cake, and it seems like I'm forever sharing the recipe!...


    Mud Cake

    5 reviews

    This rich cake is ideal for special occasions. —Priscilla Prescott, Forest City, North Carolina


    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...


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    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....

    Brown Bear Cake

    1 review

    Homemade chocolate frosting dresses up a boxed cake mix in this cute cake from our Test Kitchen home economists.


    Chocolate Cake with Sour Cream

    10 reviews

    This luscious chocolate layer cake gets wonderful moistness from sour cream. Its irresistible topping and marvelous from-scratch goodness make it...


    Banana Chip Cake

    6 reviews

    This is my version of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Ice Cream (my favorite!) in a cake. The hardest part...


    Mini Chocolate Wafer Cakes

    2 reviews

    I first made these cakes for a friend when I lived in the dorms at college and had no access...


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    Chocolate Chip Cake

    3 reviews

    It's hard to believe this wonderfully moist chocolate cake starts with a cake mix and is so easy to make!


    Gingerbread with Crunchy Topping

    1 review

    I credit my mom with instilling in me a love of baking. Tried-and-true recipes like this make holidays with my...