Cake Recipes

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    Chocolate/Whipping Cream Torte

    4 reviews

    Special occasions call for extraordinary desserts like this impressive-looking torte. It may take some time to prepare but the smiles...


    Carrot Raisin Cake

    3 reviews

    A creamy frosting with a touch of vanilla and orange juice tops this deliciously moist cake. The room quiets down...


    Caramel Apple Cake Pops

    9 reviews

    For a perfect fall treat, mix spice cake and apples with frosting to form cake balls. Then dip them in...


    Chocolate Cake with Cocoa Frosting

    1 review

    A special friend gave me this recipe more than 20 years ago. The cake has a wonderful chocolate frosting with...


    Almond Lavender Cake

    11 reviews

    This eye-catching, moist lavender cake has a terrific buttery texture and a lovely flavor. It's a top-notch example of a...


    Lemon Cherry Cake

    2 reviews

    Our family loves cherries, so this cake is the perfect way to end any meal. The combination of sweet cherries...


    Chocolate Torte

    6 reviews

    Mom's three-layer chocolate torte was always perfect with it's delicious whipped cream filling and a yummy chocolate frosting. Making this...


    Brownie Delight

    13 reviews

    Brownie mix and instant pudding hurry along the preparation of this scrumptious layered dessert. My family asks for this treat...

    Cake with Buttercream Decorating Frosting

    3 reviews

    This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used...


    Steamed Chocolate Pudding

    1 review

    Warm and comforting, this special dessert from Mary Kelley of Minneapolis, Minnesota is timeless. You'll love its chocolaty goodness and...


    Breakfast Apple Cake

    4 reviews

    Baked in a pretty tube pan and drizzled with icing, this breakfast cake will be a highlight of your holiday...


    Oatmeal Cake with Broiled Frosting

    4 reviews

    After enjoying this recipe for more than 30 years, I knew it was time to revise it. I was happy...


    Cinnamon Apple Coffee Cake

    19 reviews

    Tender apples add nice flavor to my quick, easy cake. This nutty treat was a family favorite served warm after...


    Almond Raspberry Torte

    1 review

    This gorgeous torte looks and tastes like it came from a gourmet shop. Guests have a hard time believing it’s...


    Red Velvet Cake Roll

    4 reviews

    Get ready for oohs and aahs when you set this on the table. A creamy white chocolate filling rolls up...


    Walnut Apple Cake

    6 reviews

    I first tasted this delicious cake at a Halloween party and quickly asked for the recipe. It's not too sweet,...


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    Eggless-Milkless-Butterless Cake

    1 review

    This recipe came from my Grandma Frostads, who raised 12 children on a farm during the lean Depression days. It's...

    Apple German Chocolate Cake

    4 reviews

    "This delectable dessert is perfect to bake when unexpected guests stop by," writes Shirley Weaver from Zeeland, Michigan. A boxed...


    Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Chocolaty Frosting

    1 review

    I begged my aunt for this recipe when I was 16 years old, and it's still my very favorite. The...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

    33 reviews

    I didn't have any luck finding a peanut butter-filled chocolate cupcake (my two favorite flavors), so I made my...


    Lemon Basil Cupcakes

    6 reviews

    Lemon cupcakes are a delight of summer, and a touch of basil really dresses them up. They're a wonderful light...


    Apple Harvest Cake

    5 reviews

    Tender apple slices and subtle flavors make this old-fashioned cake one of our favorites.


    Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes

    18 reviews

    I'm a teenage farm girl who likes cooking and baking. These cupcakes are a favorite of mine.—Christine Sohm, Newton, Ontario

    Hot Chocolate Cake Balls

    1 review

    Serve these chocolaty delights and everyone will know yours isn't an ordinary holiday party. The little cakes are festive, fun...


    Chocolate Chip Fruitcake

    1 review

    "Chocolate chips temp even those who don't care for fruitcake to try this one," says Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan.


    German Chocolate Cupcakes

    7 reviews

    These cupcakes disappear in a dash when I take them to the school where I teach. Pecans, coconut and brown...


    Bat Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    Even my adult children love these Halloween cupcakes! We serve them every year at our pumpkin-carving party. You can also...


    Date-Nut Apple Cake

    2 reviews

    WE have enjoyed this recipe for many years. It was given to me by a college friend. It looks like...


    Lemon Pudding Cake Cups

    3 reviews

    A teenage reader shares this lemony treat for two. "I'm 14 and I love to cook," says Katie Anderson from...