Cake Recipes

“This cake is easy to make and is always a big hit,” writes Lisa Varner from Charleston, South Carolina. “I...

Canned tomato soup replaces some of the oil in this spice cake, decreasing the fat, boosting the color and (surprise!)...

This fluffy cake is full of citrus flavor but not much fat or cholesterol. Preparation starts with a boxed mix...

This light-as-air chocolate cake has a yummy banana flavor. It’s scrumptious as is, but you can also dress it up...

This is a simple recipe—and especially easy in a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. The result is a deliciously light, airy cake....

This is my favorite blueberry recipe. Everyone in my family likes it, so I make it rather frequently. It's moist,...

Lucia Johnson of Massena, New York bakes this nutty apple cake that's pleasantly topped with a simple cinnamon-sugar mixture. It's...

I often bake this moist tube pan cake, drizzled with two types of chocolate glaze, for special occasions.—Kimberley Thompson, Fayetteville,...

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

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

Homemade pralines, big poufs of whipped cream and spiced cake make this torte
decadent to the last bite. It's...

The first time I served this cake was at Thanksgiving dinner several years ago. Along with pumpkin pies, it's become...

This recipe's more than a recipe to us—it's a family tradition, three generations old. The frosting's a must—otherwise it's not...

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

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

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

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

It seems I can never get enough of Grandma's shortcake! This recipe is special to me and it's the first...

My family adores sweets, and I like to serve treats like this that are good for them, too. The cake...

Throwing a children's party can be a real circus if you serve the colorful clown cupcakes our Test Kitchen created....

My mom often made these cute cupcakes when I was young. They go over just as well now when I...

Shortcake is one of the greatest desserts, especially when using fresh strawberries. These chocolate strawberry shortcakes are a great treat...

"When our daughter requested this fancy layered cake for her birthday, I was afraid it would be difficult to make,"...

This rich dessert is not pudding in the American sense of the word. The moist, spiced cake is loaded with...

Hungry for harvesttime? This tasty cake puts the season's best in the spotlight. Featuring apples, walnuts, spices and toffee bits...

Mom is well-known for her holiday cookies, candies and cakes. This delicious dessert starts conveniently with a cake mix and...

Field editor Sharon Evans of Clear Lake, Iowa reports. "This high cake won a blue ribbon for 'best chiffon cake'...

I can still remember my grandma serving this delicious cake on the big wooden table in her farm kitchen. Every...

Potatoes in dessert? Many cooks never think of the possibility. But this delicious cake gets its moist texture from Idaho...