Cake Recipes

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    Lime Chiffon Cake

    4 reviews

    The next time you spot lovely little limes at the grocery store, pick some up and make this outstanding cake!...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake Roll

    16 reviews

    Creamy ricotta cheese filling with a hint of cinnamon rolls up beautifully in this fluffy chocolate cake. —Tammy Rex, New...


    Pineapple Breeze Torte

    1 review

    This lovely torte features ladyfingers, a creamy filling and a crushed pineapple topping. It's a special treat for my large...


    Easy Boston Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    Why make a Boston cream pie from scratch when this cake version is so simple? Preparing the pudding with half-and-half...


    Caramel-Fudge Chocolate Cake

    19 reviews

    To satisfy the chocolate lovers in our family, I added hot fudge topping and chocolate chips to a caramel-covered dessert...


    Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake

    1 review

    This luscious cake is really versatile for all-year fun. I've changed the design on top to a heart for Valentine's,...


    German Chocolate Birthday Cake

    10 reviews

    This moist, flavorful cake was the traditional birthday cake at our house when I was growing up. Everyone requested it....


    Classic Red Velvet Heart Cakes

    1 review

    For a perfect dessert recipe for any romance dinner, try these cakes. It will be very impressive to your guests...

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    Zucchini Fudge Cake

    3 reviews

    Even those who don't care for zucchini will love it baked inside this luscious chocolaty cake.—Robert Keith, Rochester, Minnesota


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    Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

    8 reviews

    "My 12 children, 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren always request this cake for their birthdays," says Imogene Koepnick of Delavan,...


    Black Cherry Cake

    11 reviews

    A friend brought this pretty pink cake to work for a birthday party. You can use any flavor of yogurt,...


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    Zucchini Chocolate Cake

    13 reviews

    Using a food processor to shred zucchini, I bake up this lightly sweet cake often. There's just the right amount...


    Fresh Pear Cake

    2 reviews

    When pears are in season, I love to make this family favorite. It's moist and keeps well, and makes a...


    Orange Cream Chiffon Cake

    4 reviews

    Light and luscious, this sponge cake is bursting with orange flavor. It’s the perfect dessert to serve after a filling...


    Swirled Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

    8 reviews

    Since chocolate and peanut butter are two of my granddaughters' favorite flavors, I fix this cake often. It's moist and...


    Orange Cream Cake

    14 reviews

    Kids of all ages will enjoy the old-fashioned flavor of this super-moist cake topped with a soft light frosting. "This...


    Banana Chiffon Cake

    2 reviews

    "Simple yet delicious desserts were my Aunt Allie's specialty," notes Nancy Horsburgh of Everett, Ontario. "This cake was one of...

    Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake

    2 reviews

    This is a chocolate lover's dream! It will definitely satisfy any chocolate craving you may have. I often make this...


    Layered Carrot Cake

    16 reviews

    I never liked carrot cake until I tried this one. The rich, moist cake with orange-flavored frosting is now a...


    Strawberry Cake

    38 reviews

    Garnish fresh strawberries on top of this pretty and pink strawberry cake recipe. Using cake mix and a few other...


    Tres Leches Cake

    8 reviews

    Finish off a fiesta with a piece of this moist and refreshing cake from Anna Yeatts of Pinehurst, North Carolina....


    Adams County Apple Cake

    21 reviews

    Our part of Pennsylvania is known as "Apple Country". This cake is one of my family's favorites. It's great for...


    Rippled Coffee Cake

    12 reviews

    In Portland, Tennessee, Jane Lear adds a fun layer of brown sugar and cinnamon to a yellow cake mix. "This...

    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...


    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...


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    Apple-Nut Coffee Cake

    2 reviews

    "My great-grandmother created this recipe, and it has been passed down through our family," shares Cyndi Martin of Montgomery, Illinois....


    Berry Pinwheel Cake

    5 reviews

    Perfect for special meals, this lovely chiffon cake is a nice change from strawberry pie or shortcake. Don't be afraid...


    Phyllo Fruit Tart

    3 reviews

    This elegant treat tastes as fantastic as it looks. A topping of mixed berries would also be wonderful. Taste of...


    Strawberry Heart Cake

    1 review

    My granddaughter, Leslie, was born on Valentine's Day, so every year I bake up this special strawberry heart-shaped cake for...