Cake Recipes

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    Whole Wheat Strawberry Shortcakes

    1 review

    Nothing says spring better than a fresh strawberry shortcake. It is heavenly. My mother and I usually make this with...


    Almond Cake with Raspberry Sauce

    1 review

    This cake is simple, but is delectable and looks elegant. The cake is very moist with great flavor. The drizzle...


    Citrus Berry Shortcake

    11 reviews

    Here's a quick and easy classic with a soft shortcake layer. Sometimes, I'll sprinkle blueberries over the top for an...


    Butterscotch Chocolate Cake

    10 reviews

    This cake can be made ahead. A moist cake is covered with rich butterscotch ice cream topping, whipped topping and...


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    Mandarin Orange Cake

    15 reviews

    If you want to make cake but are squeezed for time, count on this recipe for a fast solution.—Charlene Wahlenmaier,...


    Chocolate Pudding Cake

    12 reviews

    This rich, chocolate pudding cake is one of my favorites. I like to serve it warm with a scoop of...


    Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes

    8 reviews

    I love these cupcakes that are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. My mom makes them for dessert on...


    “Give Me S’more” Cake

    32 reviews

    Bring a yummy s'mores cake to your table minus the sticky marshmallow fingers. Kids and kids-at-heart will love this new...

    Ultimate Chocolate Cake

    31 reviews

    Semisweet chocolate chips add rich flavor to this moist chocolaty cake that's lower in fat. Slices of it are excellent...


    Moist Banana Cupcakes

    11 reviews

    I got this recipe my mother-in-law more than 40 years ago. They taste as good today as they did back...


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    Jack-o’-Lantern Cake

    4 reviews

    I pieced two fluted tube pan cakes together to make this gap-toothed grinner that will make the best-ever centerpiece at...


    Chocolate Lover’s Strawberry Shortcakes

    1 review

    As a mom of four, I appreciate shortcut recipes. This one uses refrigerated biscuits, giving me time for special touches,...


    Almond Good Luck Cake

    11 reviews

    I make this cake for every New Year's Eve dinner. It's said that the person who finds the one whole...


    Apple Raisin Spice Cake

    2 reviews

    Grandma wrote down the recipe for this inviting cake on a piece of brown paper bag. It's loaded with popular...


    Easy Angel Food Cake

    3 reviews

    After just one taste, you'll agree this cake is heavenly! I like to make it for special occasions throughout the...


    Spiced Devil’s Food Cake

    5 reviews

    One of my mom's friends gave her this recipe when I was a child, and it has been a family...


    Orange Dream Cake

    4 reviews

    We tried to save room for a big slice of this pretty cake. The flavor of orange and lemon really...

    Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

    16 reviews

    Kids love these rich, yummy cupcakes in school lunches or at parties. They're so easy to make because the mini...


    Walnut Banana Cupcakes

    17 reviews

    What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I...


    Buttermilk Banana Cake

    4 reviews

    Meet the Cook: When I was a girl, this was my family's favorite Sunday cake. Since I'm "nuts" about nuts,...


    Harvest Corn Cakes

    4 reviews

    Sweet corn takes on a whole new meaning with this recipe. The corncobs look delightfully like the real thing—except they're...


    Brainy Cake

    2 reviews

    My Godson and I made this cake after fun day at the science museum. We've made it several times now,...


    Caterpillar Cake

    8 reviews

    This cute, colorful catepillar is easy to make with a boxed cake mix and prepared frosting. To save a step,...

    White Chocolate Banana Cake

    14 reviews

    When I mentioned the recipe contest to my husband, he immediately suggested I enter this extra special cake. Packed with...


    Almond Snack Cake

    14 reviews

    My oldest son was allergic to chocolate, so I had to find goodies to make without it. These treats filled...


    Kahlua Fudge Sheet Cake

    7 reviews

    I make this cake for my grandsons. It's a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for chocolate and marshmallow cream...


    Applesauce Cake

    4 reviews

    "This family favorite is so sweet, moist and tender, no one will know it's a low-fat cake," says Joanne Huff...


    Coconut Pecan Cake

    2 reviews

    This deliciously different cake won Best of Show when I entered it in the Laramie County Fair. Syrup poured over...


    Raspberry Walnut Torte with Cream Cheese Frosting

    6 reviews

    "I often serve this impressive cake for dinner parties or whenever a special dessert is called for," notes Bonnie Malloy...