Cake Recipes

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    Chunky Apple-Cinnamon Cake

    5 reviews

    This is a nice change from apple pie. It's tasty and worthy of a special occasion—plus, it’s very easy to...


    Sparkling Cider Pound Cake

    29 reviews

    This pound cake is incredible and completely reminds me of fall with every bite. Using sparkling apple cider in the...


    Pistachio Cake with Walnuts

    21 reviews

    It didn't take long for this cake from the 1970s to become the favorite birthday cake of my husband, Joe....


    Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake

    3 reviews

    When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy...


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    Brownie Torte

    4 reviews

    My mother-in-law first shared this recipe, and now it's often requested for birthdays and other special occasions. I like to...


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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...


    Peach Praline Upside-Down Cake

    12 reviews

    This cake is filled with fresh peaches, roasted Saigon cinnamon, roasted ground ginger and toasted pecans – and that makes...


    Carrot-Cranberry Spice Cake

    3 reviews

    I love carrot cake and those made with cranberries. Using leftover cranberry sauce, I add carrots to make one marvelous...

    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...


    King Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

    3 reviews

    Round out your Mardi Gras celebration with a King Cake—a colorful ring-shaped pastry drizzled with green, gold and purple icing....


    Cola Cake with Strawberries & Cream

    6 reviews

    We Southerners have been eating cola cake for decades. This easy version has strawberries too. Chill it in the fridge...


    Makeover Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    8 reviews

    Both of my boys loved this makeover version of a family favorite, and even my husband, who is a bit...


    Chocolate-Cherry Brownie Cake

    1 review

    My grandmother taught me the tricks to making this cake, and I've added my own special touches. The melted chocolate...


    Chunky Apple Snack Cake

    5 reviews

    We enjoy this cake as a snack, packed in lunches or as a scrumptious dessert when warmed and topped with...


    Lemon-Berry Shortcake

    19 reviews

    This simple lemon shortcake is tender and not overly sweet. Enjoy this summertime classic with a generous layer of whipped...


    Citrus-Raspberry Coffee Cake

    5 reviews

    Orange and lemon beautifully complement the raspberry flavor in this dense cake. Add a dusting of confectioners’ sugar for a...


    Chocolate Cannoli Cake

    11 reviews

    Hints of orange and coffee lend standout flavor to this elegant cannoli-inspired cake. A variation of this cake was a...

    Gingerbread Pudding Cake

    9 reviews

    Super-moist cake gets all spiced up in this scrumptious slow-cooked dessert. If you want it a little sweeter, drizzle it...


    Ganache-Topped Chocolate Cake

    31 reviews

    To say this cake is elegant would be an understatement. It’s worthy of special occasions, but once you learn


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    Special-Occasion Chocolate Cake

    17 reviews

    This recipe won Grand Champion at the Alaska State Fair, and with just one bite, you'll see why! The decadent...


    Breakfast Apple Cake

    4 reviews

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


    Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Coconut Frosting

    9 reviews

    Grated zucchini makes this cake really moist, and the topping adds a nice crunch. When zucchini is in season, I...


    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...

    Yummy Zucchini Chocolate Cake

    45 reviews

    As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago,...


    Almond Chocolate Cake

    7 reviews

    When our son and daughter were teenagers, our house was the hang-out for their whole group of friends. This rich...


    Peanut Bars

    5 reviews

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


    Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake

    22 reviews

    I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...


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    Contest-Winning Moist Chocolate Cake

    80 reviews

    You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the...


    Heavenly Angel Food Cake

    30 reviews

    This light, moist cake is my favorite. It tastes heavenly and is special enough for most any occasion. —Fayrene De...