Cake Recipes

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    How to Make an Upside-Down Cake Recipe with Any Fruit

    Learn how to make this retro dessert with nearly any fruit thanks to this upside-down fruitcake recipe.


    How to Make a Smith Island Cake

    Meet Smith Island Cake—a beloved Maryland dessert that's rooted in community and coated in chocolate.


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    The Best Chocolate Cake Mix Brands According to Pro Cooks

    Looking for the best chocolate cake mix you can buy? Our team of professional cooks and bakers put 10 brands...


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    30 of Our Favorite Graduation Cake Ideas

    Congrats, grad! We've pulled together some of our best graduation cake ideas for your celebration.


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    Here’s How to Decorate a Cake Like a Pro

    Once you learn how to decorate a cake, you'll be whipping up gorgeous celebration-worthy treats in no time. We'll show...


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    21 Easy Cake Recipes That Start with a Box of Pudding

    Pudding mix is a busy baker's best friend. Rely on this convenient pantry staple to bake up a dreamy cake...


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    10 Mistakes Everybody Makes When Baking Angel Food Cake

    Avoid these steps if you want a heavenly angel food cake.


    Coconut-Mango Malva Pudding

    My friend shared this amazing malva pudding recipe with me. Malva pudding is a dense, spongy cake drenched in a...

    Layered Princess Cake

    This magical princess cake will make any party feel special. Whether you're having a birthday party, princess party or baby...


    Halloween Witch Cake

    If you're looking for an extra-special dessert to serve for Halloween, this witch cake will delight all the ghouls and...


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    34 Irresistible Lemon Cake Ideas

    Lemon brightens and enlivens any dish. These lemon cake ideas are the perfect balance of sweet and tart—they're perfect for...


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    30 Bundt Cakes You Need to Make This Spring

    Grab your prettiest cake plate! From tea parties to coffee hour, these spring Bundt cake recipes are perfect for...


    Summer Squash Pound Cake

    5 reviews

    This golden brown, tender pound cake is the perfect treat to make when you have an abundance of summer squash...


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    Gooey Butter Cake

    14 reviews

    A friend gave me a quick version of this gooey butter cake recipe using a cake mix, but I prefer...


    S’mores Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Marshmallow frosting puts these cupcakes over the top. Chocolate bar pieces and graham cracker crumbs on top make them extra...


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    30 Valentine’s Day Cakes and Cheesecakes We Love

    Treat your sweetie (or your gals) to one of our favorite Valentine's Day cheesecake or cake recipes.


    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    2 reviews

    Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...

    Sour Cream Sugar Cookie Cake

    1 review

    My husband requested a giant sugar cookie for his birthday. I wanted to do something a bit more exciting than...


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    24 Vintage Christmas Cakes

    Whether you bake up a vintage holiday layer cake or a beautiful Bundt, these old-fashioned Christmas cakes will impress everyone—even...


    Pumpkin Snack Cake

    4 reviews

    The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste extra special. If you prefer a sweeter cake, omit...


    19 Essential Cake Supplies Every Home Cook Needs

    The star of any party is always the cake. Be prepared to make a showstopper for any occasion with a...


    How to Freeze Wedding Cake for Your First Anniversary

    This step-by-step guide for how to freeze wedding cake will help you celebrate your first anniversary with the tradition of...


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    The 1950s Cake Recipes You Need to Make Today

    Go grab your apron! These 1950s cake recipes are as delicious today as they were decades ago. Find ideas for...

    Layered Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    1 review

    This yellow cake will become your go-to recipe for birthdays, but the tender cake with flavorful chocolate buttercream is truly...


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    69 Cake Recipes with a Perfect 5-Star Rating

    We gathered our most delicious five-star cake recipes that have been baked, loved and rated by readers like you!


    Spiced Pomegranate-Pear Cake

    1 review

    This special-occasion pomegranate cake is a delicious combination of tender cake, tart fruit and rich buttercream. It is also beautiful...


    Cookie Cake

    1 review

    This oversized cookie cake recipe is so easy and quick that I just might make it instead of traditional cookies...


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    Swedish Flop

    3 reviews

    Swedish flop was one of my Gramma Esther's favorites. Found mainly in the Chicago area, this combination of fluffy yeasted...


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    Our Favorite Pumpkin Cakes

    Fall in love with our seasonal pumpkin cake recipes.