Cake Recipes

Fruity and firm-textured, this beautiful cake comes from Fayne Lutz, a field editor from Taos, New Mexico. She writes a...

This dessert makes a cool and delicious treat on a warm summer day. I bake a tender crust from a...

Chocolate lovers, brace yourselves. This cocoa creation and its saucy accompaniment make a heavenly combination. —Jenny Staniec, Oak Grove, Minnesota

My family loves this dessert. The ricotta cheese layer sinks down in the cheesecake, creating a luscious, dense cake that's...

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

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

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

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

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

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

I like this cake because it's so moist and rich. It's great for large gatherings because it's so easy to...

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

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

A delightful orange frosting is the secret to this cake from Kathleen Gingras of Thorold, Ontario. "It is great with...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At least four generations of women in my family have been baking this Cherry Spice Cake. It's always my mom's...

"Here's a recipe that dresses up a plain old box cake mix," says Sue Smith of Norwalk, Connecticut. "Peanut butter...

This gorgeous dessert starts with a boxed cake mix. Then it’s an easy and magical trick to make the bat...