Cake Recipes

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    Moist Lemon Tea Cakes

    33 reviews

    Whenever I serve these lovely bite-size glazed cakes, they get rave reviews...and I get requests for the recipe. Lemon and...


    Chocolate & Grand Marnier Cake

    1 review

    I was running out of ideas on what to make for a friend for her upcoming 50th so I made...


    Angel Food Cake with Fruit

    21 reviews

    “I get so many compliments on this dish, and it’s so simple to make,” says Jennifer Drake of Evans, Georgia....


    Grandma’s Christmas Cake

    3 reviews

    One bite of this old-fashioned spice cake will bring back memories. Loaded with raisins and nuts, it tastes extra special...


    Special Raspberry Torte

    1 review

    With raspberry preserves, a burst of lemon and a homemade buttercream frosting, this berry-topped cake always gets rave reviews. It’s...


    Cherry Upside-Down Cake

    3 reviews

    “As a home ec teacher, I used this recipe to demonstrate simple cake and sauce making. The kids loved it—just...


    Oklahoma Coconut Poke Cake

    8 reviews

    Coconut is the star of this cake. You get a double dose, once with the mixture that soaks into the...


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    Mardi Gras Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    Take these simple Mardi Gras cupcakes to a get-together and watch them disappear. Kids will love to help decorate them...

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    Conversation Cupcakes

    4 reviews

    Enjoy frosting sweet sentiments onto these valentines cupcakes by baking a batch ahead of time using no-fuss cake mix. You...


    Cheese-Swirl Chocolate Cake

    3 reviews

    "I recently made this moist chocolate cake for my sister and her husband," shares Jennifer Bangerter of Warrensburg, Missouri. "I've...


    Six-Layer Coconut Cake

    2 reviews

    "I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files," explains Angela Leinenbach of Mechanicsville, Virginia. "It is simply...


    Coconut Pineapple Cake

    16 reviews

    This cake is incredibly moist and dense, which makes it ideal for chilling and cutting up ahead of time to...


    Schaum Torte

    1 review

    Before the days of automatic mixers, this recipe involved long and tiresome beating. Many times, husbands were drafted to help...


    Pound Cake with Strawberries

    1 review

    You can put this sweet and special dessert favorite together in a snap. It's a wonderfully sweet way to end...


    Black Forest Torte

    5 reviews

    Looking for a surefire way to impress guests? Present this eye-catching torte! It features a moist chocolate cake and both...


    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...

    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...


    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...