Cake Recipes

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    Lemon Pound Cake

    47 reviews

    Citrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange...


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    Tropical Carrot Cake

    36 reviews

    I look forward to August because our family reunion means fun and great food, like this classic cake with the...


    Great-Grandma’s Lemon Cake

    1 review

    "Baking and giving" is a hobby of mine, and I love to bake my gifts by using old-fashioned recipes like...


    Chocolate Mint Layer Cake

    14 reviews

    With its rich icing and minty whipped cream filling, this chocolate mint cake makes a fitting finale to a special...


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    Moon Cake

    2 reviews

    I have six grandchildren and this is one of their favorite desserts. If I don't take it to potlucks, I...


    Peanut Bars

    5 reviews

    With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the...


    Streuseled Zucchini Bundt Cake

    12 reviews

    Inspired by an abundance of zucchini, I found a new way to use it up in this spiced and lightly...


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    Peter Rabbit Cake

    7 reviews

    No bunny will be able to resist a slice of this adorable dessert. Baked and decorated ahead of time, the...

    Wonderful Carrot Cake

    24 reviews

    This healthy carrot cake recipe is moist, tender and delicious. Kids will love it because it's sweet, and you'll love...


    Pear Upside-Down Cake

    6 reviews

    Using a packaged cake mix speeds up the preparation time of this tasty pear and pecan upside-down cake. This moist...


    Mini Fruitcakes

    1 review

    Fruitcake always looked so festive to me but I did not like the hard citron fruit so I came up...


    Ocean Cake

    1 review

    Whether it's for a pool or birthday party, this fish-themed cake will snag smiles from kids of all ages! —Taste...


    Chocolate Fruit Basket Cake

    8 reviews

    Basic ingredients jazz up this easy cake, one that’s sure to bring “oohs” and “aahs!” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Sunny Flower Cake

    2 reviews

    I made this flower cake for my niece's 4th birthday party, and again for a baby shower. It was the...


    Peppermint Red Velvet Cake

    7 reviews

    A couple of years ago, I saw a recipe for a peppermint red velvet cake that called for cake mixes....


    Vanilla Ring Cake

    21 reviews

    Yes, the amount is correct—you add 2 tablespoons of vanilla to the batter. A friend who shared this recipe years...


    Peppermint Bundt Cake

    36 reviews

    With its pretty pink layer and fabulous mint flavor, this Peppermint Bundt Cake is a great holiday dessert. Because I...

    Flourless Chocolate Cake with Rosemary Ganache

    3 reviews

    This rich cake is the essence of moist, dense and chocolaty. A silky chocolate ganache infused with rosemary really takes...


    Best Chocolate Raspberry Torte

    12 reviews

    How do you make already delicious chocolate cake even more decadent? By adding a heavenly raspberry filling and a lovely...


    Green-Eyed Monster

    14 reviews

    Don't be jealous! Just about anyone can make this cute green guy with a little frosting, candy and imagination.
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    Purple People-Eater

    5 reviews

    This googly-eyed cupcake will get tongues wagging! Pretzels, marshmallows and candy help this monster come to life. —Karen Tack, Riverside,...


    Orange You Spiky

    13 reviews

    Don't worry, this cupcake won't hurt a bit. You'll be amazed at what a few chow mein noodles can do...


    Sunshine Cake

    3 reviews

    I took this cake to the county fair for 4-H and easily brought home a purple ribbon. For a quicker...

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    Edible Arachnids

    1 review

    I bring cake pops to my church group when we have movie nights. This year for Halloween, I used my...


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    Picnic Berry Shortcakes

    7 reviews

    You can make the berry sauce ahead of time and chill it. Then assemble the entire dessert right before the...


    Cherry Nut Cake

    3 reviews

    My grandmother made up this recipe for her children. Using Ozark-grown cherries and walnuts, she invented one they all liked....


    Quarter of a Pound Cake

    3 reviews

    Lee Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri downsizes everyone’s favorite pound cake without losing any of its sweet appeal!


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    Wearing o’ Green Cake

    55 reviews

    One bite of this moist, colorful cake and you'll think you've found the pot o' gold at the end of...


    Berry-Topped White Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes that are topped with a cream cheese frosting. The strawberry-blueberry garnish makes them...